# 89.9 TheLight vs PBS FM

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 89.9 TheLight at 13 against PBS FM's 1. 89.9 TheLight also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 84%). PBS FM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 89.9 TheLight against 5.0 for PBS FM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 89.9 TheLight has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of 89.9 TheLight's written reviews are positive against 84% of PBS FM's.

89.9 TheLight ships an update every 3 months, PBS FM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 89.9 TheLight | PBS FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/899-thelight/id520020889/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-fm/id1522886277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 84.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Positive Media Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/516469806) | [Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-Operative Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522886279) |

## What reviewers say

### 89.9 TheLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/899-thelight/id520020889)

This app provides positive, encouraging, and family-friendly radio content. Stream multiple channels for music, news, and inspirational messages. Discover content on family, entertainment, parenting, and more, with opportunities to win prizes.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly radio streams, Positive and encouraging content, News and inspirational messages, Lifestyle content (family, parenting, sports, money), Contests and giveaways, Multiple radio channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Uplifting and positive content
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 💬 Engaging hosts and conversations
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly content
- 🌍 Accessible anywhere via app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎶 Too much Taylor Swift (specific artist preference)
- 🐛 App not showing what's playing
- ⏳ App takes a long time to load
- 🎄 Light Christmas station not playing

**Reported bugs**

- App not showing what's playing
- Light Christmas station not playing

**Requested features**

- Fix Light Christmas station functionality
- Improve app loading speed
- Ensure 'what's playing' feature is always working


### PBS FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-fm/id1522886277)

Stream Melbourne's PBS FM live or on demand. Discover a wide range of specialist music programs, set reminders for shows, and save episodes to listen to later. Stay informed about events at Melbourne's dedicated music radio station.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand listening, Show reminders, Save episodes to library, Music event updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 89.9 TheLight free?

89.9 TheLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PBS FM free?

PBS FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 89.9 TheLight or PBS FM?

89.9 TheLight and PBS FM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do 89.9 TheLight or PBS FM have ads?

Neither 89.9 TheLight nor PBS FM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 89.9 TheLight or PBS FM?

89.9 TheLight ships an update every 3 months, and PBS FM every 5 weeks. Most recently, 89.9 TheLight was updated on October 23, 2026 and PBS FM on October 27, 2026.

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