Comparison

WTJX vs Chowan Herald

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

Head to head
About

WTJX

Access live radio and TV streams, on-demand programs, and PBS Kids content from WTJX. Enjoy DVR-like controls for live and on-demand viewing, integrated schedules, and easy sharing of content. Explore additional program information directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Live radio and TV streaming
  • On-demand program access
  • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, fast forward)
  • Integrated program schedules
  • PBS Kids content
  • Content sharing
  • Explore additional program information
Features
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The WTJX Public Media App allows you to watch and listen to all of WTJX programs, Radio and TV! The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite shows, live streaming of the radio channels, PBS Kids! content, easy access to the live Radio and TV program schedules plus the ability to explore additional content! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed. • Listen to live streams from WTJX even while traveling. • Integrated program schedules for WTJX Radio and TV content. • Listen to WXXI in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails. On Demand • Access WTJX programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one, or listen/watch the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The WTJX Public Media App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends. The WTJX Public Media App is brought to you by the people at WTJX and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners and viewers with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support WTJX Public Media by becoming a member today! https://www.wtjx.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

Chowan Herald

Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper. This app is included with your all-access membership. Contact customer care for assistance.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Included with membership
  • Customer support contact
Features
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This is a digital replica of the printed Chowan Herald. This app is part of your all access membership. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at customercare@apgenc.com or call (252) 329-9505.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WTJX at 4.7 against Chowan Herald's 4.0. WTJX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WTJX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WTJX has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WTJX ships an update every 2 months, Chowan Herald every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WTJX versus Chowan Herald: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWTJXChowan Herald
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVirgin Islands Public Broadcasting SystemAPG East LLC

Customer experience

WTJX

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chowan Herald

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WTJX

No in-app purchases

None

Chowan Herald

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WTJX free?
WTJX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chowan Herald free?
Chowan Herald is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WTJX or Chowan Herald?
WTJX is rated higher. WTJX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Chowan Herald averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WTJX or Chowan Herald have ads?
Chowan Herald shows ads; WTJX does not.
Which is updated more often, WTJX or Chowan Herald?
WTJX ships an update every 2 months, and Chowan Herald every 4 months. Most recently, WTJX was updated on October 18, 2026 and Chowan Herald on October 30, 2026.

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