LocalTV+ vs Bob's Memory Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalTV+
Stream local Boston TV channels, including news, sports, and network shows, for free. Enjoy background playback and AirPlay support to enhance your viewing experience without any subscriptions.
- Access to local Boston TV stations
- Live sports broadcasts
- AirPlay support
- Background video streaming
- Background audio playback
- User-friendly interface
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Experience the Best of Boston TV Local TV+ brings access to local TV stations for those physically in the Boston Metro area. Stay connected with your community by watching local news, sports, educational programs, and network TV shows—all without subscriptions or fees. LocalTV+ is a service provided by Mass LocalTV Inc, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Massachusetts. Key Features: • Access to Local Channels: Enjoy your favorite Boston TV stations • Live Sports Broadcasts: Watch the all major sports that broadcast in Boston. • AirPlay Support: Cast shows to your TV for a bigger viewing experience. • Background Video Streaming: Continue watching while using other apps. • Background Audio: Continue listening to audio while your device is locked. We believe everyone deserves access to their local network affiliates, and we’re committed to providing the best viewing experience possible. Why Choose Local TV+? • Community Connection: Stay informed with local news and weather updates. • Educational Programming: Access educational content for all ages. • Network TV Shows: Watch popular shows from major networks. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate with ease to find what you love. Download Local TV+ today and dive into the world of local entertainment!
Bob's Memory Station
Stream live radio content from Bob's Memory Station globally. Engage in real-time chats with DJs and fellow listeners, access social media feeds, and receive notifications for upcoming shows.
- Live radio streaming
- Song information display
- Real-time messaging
- Social media feed access
- Interactive programming schedule
- Show alerts and notifications
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Listen to Bob's Memory Station worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from Bob's Memory Station while being immersed in conversations with our DJs, friends, and fellow listeners. With the app you get: - Instant play of the radio station with song information - Real-time messaging with friends, listeners, and DJs - Quick access our station's social media feeds - Interactive schedule of radio events and programming - you can set alerts and be notified when your favorite shows are about to come on air For technical support for the app please contact RadioFX at contact@radiofxinc.com. For questions about content of the station, please use the contact information in the "i" icon in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: LocalTV+ at 191 against Bob's Memory Station's 15. LocalTV+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Bob's Memory Station's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence 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
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 — 4.7 for LocalTV+ against 4.7 for Bob's Memory Station. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 191 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of LocalTV+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bob's Memory Station's.
LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, Bob's Memory Station every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalTV+ | Bob's Memory Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (191 ratings) — better | 4.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mass Localtv, Inc. | RadioFX |
Customer experience
LocalTV+
Bob's Memory Station
In-app purchases
LocalTV+
No in-app purchases
Bob's Memory Station
No in-app purchases
