Vermont Public vs MyChamplainValley
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vermont Public
Access local news, podcasts, and live radio streams. Watch featured videos and explore PBS shows. Receive breaking news alerts and important updates.
- Livestream access
- Local news stories
- Podcast listening
- Featured videos and shorts
- PBS show exploration
- Breaking news notifications
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The Vermont Public App: Wake up to our livestream, connect with the day’s local news stories, and listen to our podcasts. Watch featured Vermont Public videos and shorts and explore all PBS shows. Subscribe to notifications for breaking news and important updates from Vermont Public. More information about programs, stations, services, and ways to support is available at vermontpublic.org.
MyChamplainValley
Stay informed with local news and real-time updates from your community. Get breaking news alerts, detailed weather forecasts, and in-depth reports from trusted local journalists. Access saved stories and interactive weather maps for planning your day.
- Top local news stories
- Breaking news alerts
- Local weather warnings
- Regional forecast
- Interactive radar map
- Save stories for later
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News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The Local 22 Local 44 mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time. Get breaking news alerts, local weather warnings, and your regional forecast from the SkyTracker Weather Team. From “This Day In History” to our cold case investigations, myChamplainValley.com is your source for local news that matters to Vermont, New York’s North Country, and the Upper Valley in New Hampshire. FEATURES: • Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. • Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. • Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know. • On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vermont Public at none against MyChamplainValley's shown. Vermont Public also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyChamplainValley holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 300 and 377 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Vermont Public's written reviews are positive against 80% of MyChamplainValley's.
Vermont Public ships an update every 3 months, MyChamplainValley every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vermont Public | MyChamplainValley |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (300 ratings) | 4.6 (377 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 300 | 377 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vermont Public Radio | Nexstar Broadcasting |
Customer experience
Vermont Public
MyChamplainValley
Bugs and requests
Vermont Public
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when resuming from suspended state
- Streaming fails to start on initial play attempt
- Blank screen when clicking on previews with no navigation back
- App doesn't play through Apple Airplay as it used to
- Introductory sponsor list plays repeatedly every few minutes
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- Inconsistent transmission in specific geographic areas
- Update failures causing complete app malfunction
- Podcast loading failures
- Screen goes blank in landscape mode on iPad
- Incompatibility with older devices and iPod Touch
Requested features
6 requests- More bluegrass, folk, and vocal music programming
- Better TV schedule display for all channels (Plus, Create, Kids)
- Auto-reconnect functionality when signal is lost
- Improved landscape mode UI for tablets
- Better classical station visibility and organization
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- Ability to continue playing while using other apps without interruption
MyChamplainValley
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vermont Public
No in-app purchases
MyChamplainValley
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vermont Public free?
Is MyChamplainValley free?
Which has better reviews, Vermont Public or MyChamplainValley?
Do Vermont Public or MyChamplainValley have ads?
Which is updated more often, Vermont Public or MyChamplainValley?
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