Spitfire vs Cascade PBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spitfire
Explore the history and legacy of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft. This app serves as a tribute to the legendary plane, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and collectors.
- Tribute to the Supermarine Spitfire
- Focus on World War II history
- Ideal for collectors
- Information on the Battle of Britain
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The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most famous fighter aircraft of World War II. During the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Spitfire became its undisputed reputation as the best interceptor. This app is a tribute to this historic fighter aircraft and a nice addition to your collection.
Cascade PBS
Stream prestige dramas, landmark documentaries, inspiring nature, and science programs. Access PBS favorites, local original series, and international content from a nonprofit streaming service for the Pacific Northwest. Enhance your viewing with an extended library through membership.
- Prestige dramas
- Landmark documentaries
- Nature and science programming
- Local original series
- International programming
- Extended library with membership
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Prestige dramas, landmark documentaries, inspiring nature, science and more! Enjoy your PBS favorites, local original series and a unique collection of international programming with this nonprofit streaming service for the Pacific Northwest, Cascade PBS. Catch up on recently aired PBS shows or become a Cascade PBS Passport member to discover an extended library of popular programs, including the best in science, nature, history, documentary, arts and drama.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cascade PBS at Free against Spitfire's $1.99. Cascade PBS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Cascade PBS is free to download; Spitfire costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spitfire ships an update every 40 months, Cascade PBS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spitfire | Cascade PBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 17.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Peter Buttiker | KCTS TELEVISION |
Customer experience
Spitfire
Cascade PBS
In-app purchases
Spitfire
No in-app purchases
Cascade PBS
No in-app purchases
