# DCE Network vs Pilot+

The clearest difference is ads: Pilot+ at none against DCE Network's shown. Pilot+ also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 56 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DCE Network's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 26.0). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DCE Network against 5.0 for Pilot+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

DCE Network ships an update every 56 months, Pilot+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DCE Network | Pilot+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dce-network/id1539425194/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-plus/id6470159758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [District of Columbia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539425377) | [Holloway Computing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663396462) |

## What reviewers say

### DCE Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dce-network/id1539425194)

Access FREE lifestyle, public affairs, live events, sports, arts, and entertainment programming from Washington, D.C. Watch award-winning original content produced in the nation's capital for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Free lifestyle programming, Public affairs content, Live event coverage, Sports broadcasts, Arts and entertainment shows, Award-winning original content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilot+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-plus/id6470159758)

Track your favorite TV shows, log episodes, and discover new series. Find where to stream content and get personalized recommendations. Your viewing data is kept private and synced across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Discover TV shows, Log episodes and seasons, Personalized watchlists, Find streaming availability, Actor and show details, Personalized recommendations, Private iCloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DCE Network free?

DCE Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilot+ free?

Pilot+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DCE Network or Pilot+?

DCE Network and Pilot+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do DCE Network or Pilot+ have ads?

DCE Network shows ads; Pilot+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, DCE Network or Pilot+?

DCE Network ships an update every 56 months, and Pilot+ every 6 months. Most recently, DCE Network was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pilot+ on October 30, 2026.

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