# PBS vs TheEventGuide.com

The clearest difference is ads: PBS at none against TheEventGuide.com's shown. PBS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (356K vs 3). TheEventGuide.com's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PBS against 5.0 for TheEventGuide.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBS has 356K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PBS ships an update every 5 weeks, TheEventGuide.com every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBS | TheEventGuide.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (356K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-watch-tv-and-documentaries/id398349296/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theeventguidecom/id1608202767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **356K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/329374179) | [Jen & Dave Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608202769) |

## What reviewers say

### PBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-watch-tv-and-documentaries/id398349296)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of award-winning documentaries, iconic series, and live local TV from your PBS station. Discover new shows and catch up on favorites across drama, news, history, science, and arts anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Stream live local PBS station, Watch thousands of full-length episodes on demand, Access award-winning documentaries, Explore iconic series across multiple genres, Save episodes to a custom watchlist, Daily additions of new videos and episodes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent programming, especially documentaries
- 🎨 High-quality, diverse content
- 📺 Ability to watch shows on-demand
- 🎬 Exclusive access to shows through Passport
- 🌍 Variety of international and British shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and resuming shows
- 💰 Paywall for most content, even for donors
- 🇨🇦 Limited availability for Canadian users
- 📢 Intrusive ads even for Passport members

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Unable to cast or stream content reliably
- Watch history and progress not saved properly
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating the app

**Requested features**

- Add option to skip ads for Passport members
- Improve resume functionality to remember progress
- Enhance discoverability of shows and categories
- Provide more free content for non-Passport users
- Optimize app performance and stability


### TheEventGuide.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theeventguidecom/id1608202767)

Discover all upcoming events in Southport and Oak Island, North Carolina. This app serves as a comprehensive local event calendar for residents and tourists. Follow local adventures and stay updated on area happenings.

**Highlights:** Local event listings, Southport events, Oak Island events, Event calendar, Local adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBS free?

PBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TheEventGuide.com free?

TheEventGuide.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PBS or TheEventGuide.com?

TheEventGuide.com is rated higher. PBS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 356K ratings, while TheEventGuide.com averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PBS or TheEventGuide.com have ads?

TheEventGuide.com shows ads; PBS does not.

### Which is updated more often, PBS or TheEventGuide.com?

PBS ships an update every 5 weeks, and TheEventGuide.com every 31 months. Most recently, PBS was updated on November 5, 2026 and TheEventGuide.com on November 3, 2026.

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