# MassLive.com vs PCTV Select

The clearest difference is rating: PCTV Select at 5.0 against MassLive.com's 4.5. PCTV Select also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). MassLive.com's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 3) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MassLive.com sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PCTV Select asks for nothing beyond the download.

PCTV Select holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MassLive.com has 6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MassLive.com | PCTV Select |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masslivecom/id419879721/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MassLive.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/419879724) | [Pittsfield Community Cable Broadcasting Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502895635) |

## What reviewers say

### MassLive.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masslivecom/id419879721)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and weather that directly impacts your community. Get timely and reliable reporting from journalists who live and work in your area, covering everything from politics to culture.

**Highlights:** Local news reporting, Sports coverage, Weather updates, Community-focused journalism, Premium content access

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access with Discount | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $11.99 | per month |
| All Access to MassLive | $15.00 | per month |
| All Access to MassLive.com | $75.00 | per year |
| Annual Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Digital Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Access with Discount | $100.00 | per year |
| Annual Access | $119.99 | per year |
| All Access to MassLive | $150.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Great coverage of important news
- 📰 Excellent local and state news
- 🏆 Best news and sports outlet for Massachusetts

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow and glitchy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Too many ads even with subscription
- 🗞️ Biased and sensationalist reporting
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues after updates
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Broken comment and sharing functionality

**Requested features**

- Separate sports and news sections
- Improved search and filtering options
- Ability to customize content feed
- Offline reading mode


### PCTV Select

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876)

Stay connected with local happenings in Pittsfield through live and on-demand programming. Access municipal meetings, educational content, and community events directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app aims to foster community connection by bringing local broadcasts to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live local programming, On-demand content, Municipal meeting broadcasts, Educational programming, Local event coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MassLive.com free?

MassLive.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PCTV Select free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MassLive.com or PCTV Select?

PCTV Select is rated higher. MassLive.com averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PCTV Select averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MassLive.com or PCTV Select have ads?

MassLive.com shows ads; PCTV Select 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.*