# The Berkshire Eagle vs PCTV Select

The clearest difference is ads: PCTV Select at none against The Berkshire Eagle's shown. PCTV Select also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). The Berkshire Eagle's advantage is ratings volume (547 vs 3). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PCTV Select holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Berkshire Eagle has 547 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Berkshire Eagle | PCTV Select |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-berkshire-eagle/id426952947/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **547** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New England Newspapers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/426952950) | [Pittsfield Community Cable Broadcasting Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502895635) |

## What reviewers say

### The Berkshire Eagle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-berkshire-eagle/id426952947)

Access local, national, and world news with this e-edition app. Browse by section, search keywords, and enjoy text-to-speech narration and language translation. Find local listings, real estate, employment, puzzles, and Sudoku.

**Highlights:** Local and breaking news, National and world news, Browse by sections and articles, Keyword search, Text-to-speech narration, Language translator, Classifieds and job listings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient access to local news
- 🚀 Frequent updates
- 👍 Good local coverage
- 👍 Informative and trustworthy reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Navigation and UI could be improved
- 🔍 Lack of dates on articles
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate between articles and sections
- 🔍 Excessive pop-up ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Navigation issues when moving between articles and sections
- Inability to switch out of e-edition view
- Inconsistent login/subscription recognition

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save/bookmark articles
- Improve search functionality
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add more detailed local news coverage


### 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 The Berkshire Eagle free?

The Berkshire Eagle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PCTV Select free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Berkshire Eagle or PCTV Select?

PCTV Select is rated higher. The Berkshire Eagle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 547 ratings, while PCTV Select averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Berkshire Eagle or PCTV Select have ads?

The Berkshire Eagle shows ads; PCTV Select does not.

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