Comparison

Watch TBS vs GuestScreen

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 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
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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

GuestScreen

Transform any TV into a personalized welcome display for guests, parties, or rentals. Design custom messages with backgrounds and music, then share a unique code to make your screen live on any device.

Highlights
  • Personalized welcome displays
  • Custom messages, backgrounds, and music
  • Unique 6-character code for access
  • Works on any device with a browser
  • One-time purchases for premium content
  • No advertisements
Features
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The final touch to catching a vibe. GuestScreen turns any TV into a stunning welcome display for your guests, parties, short-term rentals, and holiday gatherings. Whether you're hosting for the holidays, welcoming Airbnb or weekend guests, throwing a birthday party, or setting the mood for movie night, GuestScreen makes your TV feel intentional instead of idle. HOW IT WORKS 1. Design a screen on your phone. Pick a background, write your message, and add music. Once saved, your screen generates a unique 6-character code. 2. Open guest-screen.com/tv on any TV browser, or display it on your Smart TV or Apple TV using AirPlay. 3. Enter the unique 6-character code and your screen goes live instantly. PERFECT FOR * Dinner parties and holiday gatherings * Birthdays, anniversaries, and engagements * Baby showers and gender reveals * Corporate events and open houses * Airbnb, VRBO, and short-term rental hosts * Real estate showings * Restaurants, salons, and waiting rooms FREE DOWNLOAD Create one welcome screen with two beautiful backgrounds at no cost. No trial. No credit card required. PREMIUM BACKGROUND PACKS AND UNLIMITED SCREENS Unlock cinematic background collections with a one-time purchase. No subscription required. Holiday Collection * Christmas * Thanksgiving * New Year's Eve Travel Collection * Iconic skylines * Dreamy landscapes Celebration Collection * Birthdays * Weddings * Milestones Sophisticated Collection * Minimal * Modern * Elegant New packs are added every season. WHY HOSTS LOVE IT * Works on any device with a browser * No Apple TV app required * Custom messages, fonts, and ambient music * Six handcrafted backgrounds per pack * No advertisements * One-time purchases with lifetime access Make the first thing your guests see unforgettable.

Screenshots

Watch TBS4 screens
GuestScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GuestScreen at 5.0 against Watch TBS's 3.3. GuestScreen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Watch TBS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. GuestScreen sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Watch TBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GuestScreen 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, GuestScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Watch TBS versus GuestScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch TBSGuestScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTurner Broadcasting System, Inc.Brad Schwei

Customer experience

Watch TBS

All ratings11,426 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive3.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative94.5%

GuestScreen

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

GuestScreen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watch TBS

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GuestScreen

One-time10
  • Disney World Inspired$3.99
  • Independence Day Pack$3.99
  • Halloween Pack$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Thanksgiving Day Pack$3.99
  • Christmas Pack$3.99
  • Hanukkah Pack$3.99
  • New Year's Eve Pack$3.99
  • Aquatic Collection$3.99
  • Party Themes Pack$3.99
  • Cityscapes Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Watch TBS free?
Watch TBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuestScreen free?
GuestScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Watch TBS or GuestScreen?
GuestScreen is rated higher. Watch TBS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while GuestScreen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Watch TBS or GuestScreen have ads?
Watch TBS shows ads; GuestScreen does not.
Which is updated more often, Watch TBS or GuestScreen?
Watch TBS ships an update every 3 months, and GuestScreen weekly. Most recently, Watch TBS was updated on November 6, 2026 and GuestScreen on October 31, 2026.

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