Comparison

Armstrong vs WQED+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Armstrong

Stream live TV, on-demand content, and recorded shows from your Armstrong subscription. Control your TV, discover new content, and manage recordings remotely. Enjoy your favorite programs on your mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Watch Live TV
  • Stream On Demand content
  • Manage recorded shows
  • Remote control functionality
  • Browse TV guide up to 14 days ahead
  • Discover cast and crew information
  • Out-of-home streaming
Features
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Have the ultimate TV experience at your fingertips with the Armstrong EXP App powered by TiVo®. Get instant access to whatever you’re in the mood for and make it easy to love your shows wherever you go. The free Armstrong EXP App for iOS is the ideal entertainment app serving up control, discovery, and a mobile place for viewing. Watch live TV, EXP On Demand Content, and recorded shows. You can easily find shows and schedule recordings, and browse content via the guide, by genre or category, explore the cast and crew, and even see where the content is available to watch. Plus, use it at home as a remote control and keep everyone happy. FEATURES • Watch Live TV or Start Over many shows airing in the last 3 days. • Watch EXP On Demand movies and shows. • Simple TV Everywhere access to watch live TV anywhere around your home, when you’re connected to Wi-Fi. • Out-of-home & in-home streaming: watch your live or recorded shows remotely anywhere you have Wi-Fi. • Set recordings for TV shows, movies and series. • Browse and manage your recordings in My Shows. • Speed up the way you search and browse. • Find out more about the cast and crew. • Browse the TV guide to see what’s on, up to 14 days in the future, and browse shows from up to 3 days ago. TO USE AT HOME • Connect your iPhone or iPad to your home network via Wi-F • Sign-in once using your Armstrong account username and password. Subscribe to Armstrong EXP to use this app. Internet access with Wi-Fi is required to use the Armstrong EXP App and access is based upon your television subscription and package. A current Armstrong username and password are required, as well as a subscription to the corresponding cable TV networks you wish to access. EXP with DVR is required for live streaming and recording features. Armstrong EXP APP viewer experience may vary based on the device used to view content. Not all devices have the necessary software required to view programming content. Certain programs may require Flash Player to view. The availability of programs varies and is determined by the cable TV network(s). Copyright @2025 TiVo® Inc. All rights reserved. TiVo® and the TiVo® logo are registered trademarks of TiVo® Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide. @2025 Armstrong. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

WQED+

Stream PBS and local programming from Pittsburgh's public television station. Enjoy on-demand access to thousands of shows, curated collections, and live channels. A membership unlocks exclusive content and early access to new episodes.

Highlights
  • On-demand PBS and local programs
  • Curated collections and personalized recommendations
  • Livestream WQED channels
  • Early access to new episodes
  • Exclusive member content
Features
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Watch PBS & WQED programs from Pittsburgh's public television station. WQED+ offers all your favorite PBS shows, local stories and livestream WQED channels in an improved streaming experience. If you’re already a WQED Member with access to Passport, simply log in with your existing password and start streaming. You’ll find WQED+ to be faster and smarter, with intelligent navigation, curated collections, and personalized recommendations. ABOUT WQED+ WQED+ is an all-in-one streaming experience. Members who donate at least $5/month or $60/year unlock: - On-demand access to thousands of PBS and local programs - Complete series and special collections like The Rick Sebak Collection and Ken Burns’ The American Revolution - Early access to new episodes and exclusive content Your membership does more than unlock shows — it keeps trusted local storytelling free for everyone. If you prefer to explore the app first, you can watch previews, select recent episodes, and live channels for free. LIVESTREAM WQED CHANNELS* WQED: Core PBS programming WQED Create: Cooking, crafts, and travel WQED World: Nonfiction, news, and documentary The 412: 24/7 Local Pittsburgh content PBS KIDS: 24/7 children's television * Live streaming only available within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Screenshots

Armstrong4 screens
WQED+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WQED+ at 4.7 against Armstrong's 3.6. WQED+ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months). Armstrong's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WQED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Armstrong ships an update every 17 months, WQED+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Armstrong versus WQED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmstrongWQED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArmstrongWQED Multimedia

Customer experience

Armstrong

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

WQED+

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Armstrong

No in-app purchases

None

WQED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Armstrong free?
Armstrong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WQED+ free?
WQED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Armstrong or WQED+?
WQED+ is rated higher. Armstrong averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while WQED+ averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Armstrong or WQED+ have ads?
Neither Armstrong nor WQED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Armstrong or WQED+?
Armstrong ships an update every 17 months, and WQED+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Armstrong was updated on October 13, 2026 and WQED+ on October 7, 2026.

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