# TPchannel vs Thai PBS for iPhone

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thai PBS for iPhone at 11.0 against TPchannel's 16.6. On price, update cadence, 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.

TPchannel ships an update every 6 weeks, Thai PBS for iPhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TPchannel | Thai PBS for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The National Assembly Radio and Television Broadcasting Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628236499) | [Thai Public Broadcasting Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/591787542) |

## What reviewers say

### TPchannel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpchannel/id594476848)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thai PBS for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-pbs-for-iphone/id609728986)

Stay updated with breaking news and popular shows from Thai PBS. This app offers personalized content feeds, live streaming in Full HD, and on-demand viewing of past episodes. It also provides weather forecasts, fuel prices, and short educational clips.

**Highlights:** Personalized content feed, Breaking news updates, On-demand past episodes, Full HD live streaming, Daily program schedule, Push notifications, Weather and fuel price checks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TPchannel free?

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

### Is Thai PBS for iPhone free?

Thai PBS for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TPchannel or Thai PBS for iPhone have ads?

Neither TPchannel nor Thai PBS for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TPchannel or Thai PBS for iPhone?

TPchannel ships an update every 6 weeks, and Thai PBS for iPhone every 2 months. Most recently, TPchannel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thai PBS for iPhone on October 21, 2026.

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