WQLN vs BTPM+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WQLN
Access WQLN's TV and radio programming on your mobile devices. Watch and listen to content from PBS, NPR, and PBS Kids on your schedule. Become a member to support the service.
- On-demand TV programming
- On-demand radio programming
- Content from PBS, NPR, and PBS Kids
- Watch and listen on your schedule
- Mobile access to control rooms
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Welcome to the new WQLN PBS and NPR App! The WQLN PBS NPR’s Mobile App puts you and your family inside WQLN’s TV and Radio control rooms. With this powerful tool, you can watch what you want to watch when you have time to watch and listen when it’s most convenient to listen. Programming from WQLN, NPR, PBS, and PBS Kids are now in the palm of your hand. This much power does come with responsibility. Please become a member today! https://www.wqln.org https://www.publicmediaapps.com
BTPM+
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BTPM+ is the on-demand streaming service of Buffalo Toronto Public Media, bringing you the very best of PBS alongside original, local BTPM PBS productions. From gripping dramas and groundbreaking documentaries to informative history, arts & culture, and lifestyle programming, BTPM+ puts thousands of hours of trusted, meaningful stories at your fingertips — all in one easy-to-use app. Already a PBS Passport member with Buffalo Toronto Public Media? Great news — your Passport credentials work here, too! Sign in using your Passport login to start using BTPM+. Why BTPM+? BTPM+ is more than just another streaming app: it's your connection to the beloved PBS programs you already know and love, plus access to content produced right here by BTPM's award-winning production team. Every subscription helps support your public media station, ensuring that high-quality, educational programming remains available for all. Features: • On-demand streaming of thousands of hours of PBS and BTPM content • Exclusive access to many programs before they air on TV • Curated collections tailored to what's trending in our region • Limited advertising to maximize your viewing experience with minimal interruptions • Stream anytime, anywhere — from your TV, tablet, or mobile device • Easy access for current BTPM PBS Passport members using their existing login With BTPM+, you can: • Stream acclaimed PBS programs including Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow, and American Experience. • Watch award-winning originals from Buffalo Toronto Public Media with documentaries and series that highlight the people, places, and culture that make Western New York and Southern Ontario unique. • Explore world-class documentaries from celebrated filmmakers like Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates Jr., along with powerful storytelling from Frontline, Independent Lens, and POV. • Experience unforgettable performances with concerts, cultural showcases, and stage productions delivered straight to your screen. • Discover lifestyle and history programming spanning travel, cooking, architecture, DIY, and more that inspire and delight. With BTPM+, meaningful stories are always within reach. Download BTPM+ today and start streaming stories that matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WQLN at 14.0 against BTPM+'s 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WQLN ships an update every 3 months, BTPM+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WQLN | BTPM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | Western New York Public Broadcasting Association |
In-app purchases
WQLN
No in-app purchases
BTPM+
No in-app purchases









