# The Boston Globe vs PCTV Select

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCTV Select at none against The Boston Globe's 1. PCTV Select also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). The Boston Globe's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 3) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Boston Globe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. PCTV Select asks for nothing beyond the download.

PCTV Select holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Boston Globe has 42K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Boston Globe | PCTV Select |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324796989) | [Pittsfield Community Cable Broadcasting Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502895635) |

## What reviewers say

### The Boston Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #50 Top Grossing · News, #68 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #138 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access award-winning journalism covering local and national news, politics, business, arts, and culture. Read, watch, and comment on stories, with customizable notifications and offline reading capabilities. Explore in-depth features, opinion pieces, and daily news updates.

**Highlights:** Award-winning journalism, Local and national news, Investigative reporting, Opinion and analysis, Customizable notifications, Offline article saving, In-app commenting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent news coverage
- 🏆 Great investigative journalism
- 🗞️ Reliable and informative
- 💻 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔀 Repetitive/recycled content
- 🤖 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes after recent update
- Inability to find comics and puzzles
- Inconsistent page layout and formatting

**Requested features**

- Video journalism and documentaries
- Offline reading mode
- Improved article sharing
- Better integration between app and email


### PCTV Select

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876)

Stay connected with local happenings in Pittsfield through live and on-demand programming. Access municipal meetings, educational content, and community events directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app aims to foster community connection by bringing local broadcasts to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live local programming, On-demand content, Municipal meeting broadcasts, Educational programming, Local event coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Boston Globe free?

The Boston Globe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PCTV Select free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Boston Globe or PCTV Select?

PCTV Select is rated higher. The Boston Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while PCTV Select averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Boston Globe or PCTV Select have ads?

The Boston Globe shows ads; PCTV Select does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*