Comparison

Watch TBS vs Oasis IFE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Watch TBS

Stream full episodes of popular TV shows and movies from tbs, including originals and comedy hits. Access live sports and blockbuster films on any device after signing in with your TV provider.

Highlights
  • Watch full episodes of TV shows
  • Stream movies and live sports
  • Access tbs originals
  • Supports major TV providers
  • Available on multiple Apple devices
Features
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ALWAYS HERE FOR A GOOD TIME The tbs app makes watching movies and full episodes of your favorite shows easy! Sign in with your TV Provider to watch all the tbs originals you love: All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite, AEW: All Access, American Dad, Wipeout and more. Plus, don't forget comedy hits like Young Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory, Friends and Modern Family! Watch anytime, anywhere with the tbs app. You can also catch live sports (including MLB games and March Madness) and blockbuster movies -- on any screen. The tbs app supports most TV providers, including AT&T, Spectrum (incl. Time Warner Cable, Charter & Bright House), Comcast XFINITY, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Optimum, Suddenlink, Verizon, and many more. Our full lineup of tbs originals include: AEW: Dynamite, AEW: All Access, American Dad, B/R Gaming, Celebrity Show-Off, The Cube, Friday Night Vibes, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, I Survived Bear Grylls, Lost Resort, Miracle Workers, Tournament of Laughs and Wipeout. Other series available include The Big Bang Theory, Family Matters, Friends, Modern Family and Young Sheldon.

About

Oasis IFE

Access a variety of in-flight entertainment options directly from your device. Control audio, video, cabin lighting, temperature, and window shades. Enjoy live content like sports, news, and podcasts without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • HD entertainment streaming
  • Audio/video control
  • Cabin lighting adjustment
  • Temperature control
  • Window shade control
  • Satellite radio access
Features
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Welcome to the Oasis! NOTE: Usage of this app requires a Wi-Fi connection to Oasis IFE hardware installed onboard the aircraft. See goairtext.com for more information. Escape into HD Entertainment using your phone or tablet. Control Audio/Video Options, Cabin Lighting, Temperature, and Window Shades. As an onboard audio/video server you save the expense of needing a live internet connection. With satellite radio you can listen to live content: sports, news, and podcasts. NOTE: Usage of this app requires a Wi-Fi connection to Oasis IFE hardware installed onboard the aircraft. Control of cabin features requires specific hardware configurations. Satellite radio requires an active subscription from your satellite radio provider. This app will NOT function without the required hardware.

Screenshots

Watch TBS4 screens
Oasis IFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Oasis IFE at 5.0 against Watch TBS's 3.3. Oasis IFE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Watch TBS's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oasis IFE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch TBS has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch TBS ships an update every 3 months, Oasis IFE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Watch TBS versus Oasis IFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch TBSOasis IFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTurner Broadcasting System, Inc.Send Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Watch TBS

All ratings11,928 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative38.4%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive3.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative94.0%

Oasis IFE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Watch TBS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when switching between apps or locking screen
  • Video playback randomly rewinds or skips ahead
  • Sign-in process often gets stuck in a loop

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to turn off closed captions
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Implement picture-in-picture mode
  • Provide better resume/continue watching functionality

Oasis IFE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watch TBS

No in-app purchases

None

Oasis IFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watch TBS free?
Watch TBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oasis IFE free?
Oasis IFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watch TBS or Oasis IFE?
Oasis IFE is rated higher. Watch TBS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Oasis IFE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Watch TBS or Oasis IFE have ads?
Watch TBS shows ads; Oasis IFE does not.
Which is updated more often, Watch TBS or Oasis IFE?
Watch TBS ships an update every 3 months, and Oasis IFE every 4 months. Most recently, Watch TBS was updated on November 11, 2026 and Oasis IFE on November 3, 2026.

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