CBS vs Stage Feed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Custom artist tracking
- Concert and event alerts
- New release notifications
- Social media updates consolidation
- Personalized artist recommendations
- Minimalist interface
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | CBS | Stage Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (72K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 241 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CBS Interactive | Manoj Kommineni |
Customer experience
CBS
Stage Feed
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
CBS
No in-app purchases
Stage Feed
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$17.991 Year









