# CBS vs Stage Feed

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBS | Stage Feed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs/id1540866664/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-feed/id6757822749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CBS Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295669712) | [Manoj Kommineni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534937038) |

## What reviewers say

### CBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs/id1540866664)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality content
- 👍 Convenient app experience
- 💡 Useful features like live TV and on-demand shows
- 🙌 Consistent and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Region restrictions preventing access in certain countries
- 📺 Too many commercials interrupting viewing experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired content

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-feed/id6757822749)

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:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*