Comparison

Watch TBS vs KSAM

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

KSAM

Features
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KSAM-AM is Sports Talk 1240 AM & 102.7 FM in Whitefish, Montana. KSAM features the best sports talk shows from across the nation. KSAM also features live play by play from high school to professional sports. KSAM is the Flathead Valley's Sports Station!

Screenshots

Watch TBS4 screens
KSAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Watch TBS at every 3 months against KSAM's every 29 months. On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch TBS ships an update every 3 months, KSAM every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Watch TBS versus KSAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch TBSKSAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTurner Broadcasting System, Inc.Matt Desch

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

KSAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watch TBS

No in-app purchases

None

KSAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watch TBS free?
Watch TBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KSAM free?
KSAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watch TBS or KSAM have ads?
Both Watch TBS and KSAM show ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch TBS or KSAM?
Watch TBS ships an update every 3 months, and KSAM every 29 months. Most recently, Watch TBS was updated on November 11, 2026 and KSAM on November 6, 2026.

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