Comparison

CBS vs Stage Feed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CBS

Stream the latest episodes of popular shows for free without a login. Access full seasons and live TV by signing in with your cable provider. Enjoy news, sports, and major live events on demand.

Highlights
  • Stream new episodes for free
  • No login required for new episodes
  • Watch on any device
  • Next-day episode streaming
  • Live TV with cable provider login
  • Access full seasons
Features
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With the CBS app you can watch the latest episodes of your favorite CBS shows for free at your convenience, no log-in required. You also have the option to sign in with your cable provider to access full seasons and stream Live TV from your local CBS station including live news, sports, entertainment, and can’t-miss live events like NFL on CBS, The Golden Globes, NCAA March Madness, and more. All for free, no additional subscription or monthly fee required. App Features: • Stream full episodes for free • Watch your favorite shows anywhere, on any device • Latest episodes available for next-day streaming* • Option to sign in with your cable provider to stream live TV and access full seasons of CBS shows *Live TV includes commercials and select shows have promotional interruptions.Content availability subject to change. Please note use of the CBS app is limited to the United States. CBS promotional offers for new subscribers only. Live TV subject to availability. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Other restrictions apply. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. CBS App Terms of Use: https://www.viacomcbs.legal/us/en/cbsi/terms-of-use Paramount Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/policy Minors' Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/childrens Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://www.viacomcbsprivacy.com/donotsell

About

Stage Feed

This app acts as a dedicated companion for music fans, consolidating all updates from their favorite artists. It tracks tour dates, new releases, and social media activity, offering personalized recommendations and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Custom artist tracking
  • Concert and event alerts
  • New release notifications
  • Social media updates consolidation
  • Personalized artist recommendations
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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Stage Feed: Your Front Row Seat to the Music You Love Never miss a beat—or a surprise drop—again. Stage Feed is the ultimate artist tracking companion designed for fans who want to stay deeply connected to the musicians they care about most. Whether you’re hunting for tour dates, waiting for a new single, or looking for the latest social updates, Stage Feed pulls it all into one seamless, dedicated stream. No more digging through cluttered social media feeds; just pure, unfiltered access to your favorite artists' worlds. Key Features Custom Artist Radar Discovery Concert & Event Tracking: Stay ahead of the crowd with localized tour alerts and direct links to ticket platforms. Discover Your Next Obsession: Receive smart recommendations for emerging talent based on the artists you already track. Minimalist Interface: A clean, high-performance design that puts the focus where it belongs: on the music.

Screenshots

CBS4 screens
Stage Feed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stage Feed at 100% against CBS's 36%. Stage Feed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CBS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (72K vs 2). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stage Feed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stage Feed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBS has 72K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of CBS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stage Feed's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CBS versus Stage Feed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBSStage Feed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB31 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCBS InteractiveManoj Kommineni

Customer experience

CBS

All ratings72,142 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews696 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.6%

Stage Feed

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CBS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fatal errors when trying to watch shows
  • Playback issues like freezing, restarting, and losing progress
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices and platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Resume playback from where user left off
  • Expand content availability globally
  • Reduce number of commercials or provide ad-free option
  • Improve search functionality and content organization

Stage Feed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CBS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stage Feed

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is CBS free?
CBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stage Feed free?
Stage Feed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CBS or Stage Feed?
Stage Feed is rated higher. CBS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Stage Feed averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CBS or Stage Feed have ads?
CBS shows ads; Stage Feed does not.

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