# Watch TBS vs DTV Stream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DTV Stream at 100% against Watch TBS's 4%. DTV Stream also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Watch TBS's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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.

DTV Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch TBS has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Watch TBS's written reviews are positive against 100% of DTV Stream's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch TBS | DTV Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-tbs/id462780547/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtv-stream/id6740146778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289550996) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch TBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-tbs/id462780547)

Stream full episodes of popular TV shows and movies from your favorite network. Access a wide variety of originals and comedy hits, plus live sports and blockbuster films. Watch on any screen, anytime, anywhere, by signing in with your TV provider.

**Highlights:** Watch full episodes of TV shows, Stream movies, Access TBS originals, Watch live sports, Sign in with TV provider, Watch on any screen

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to find and watch shows
- 🚀 Smooth streaming quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💢 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Issues with signing in and account access

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### DTV Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtv-stream/id6740146778)

This app provides access to public education channel content from Davison Community Schools. It showcases school events, student achievements, and student-produced news broadcasts, fostering community connection and celebrating student talent.

**Highlights:** School news broadcasts, Coverage of sports and concerts, Student-created content, Community event showcases, Hands-on learning experience for students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch TBS free?

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

### Is DTV Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watch TBS or DTV Stream?

DTV Stream is rated higher. Watch TBS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while DTV Stream averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Watch TBS or DTV Stream have ads?

Watch TBS shows ads; DTV Stream 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.*