Comparison

LocalTV+ vs PassiveNote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access to local Boston TV stations
  • Live sports broadcasts
  • AirPlay support
  • Background video streaming
  • Background audio playback
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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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!

About

PassiveNote

Features
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Is someone using your clearly labeled lunch from the office fridge? Did someone "forget" to replace the toilet paper again? Welcome to Passive Notes - where AI helps you express your frustrations in the most politely devastating way possible! What is Passive Notes? Passive Notes is your AI-powered companion for crafting the perfect passive-aggressive message. Whether you need a note for the office kitchen, a message for your roommate, or a sign for that neighbor who keeps parking in your spot, we've got you covered with notes that are technically polite but unmistakably pointed. 5 Levels of Passive Aggression Choose your note intensity: - Level 1 - Gentle Reminder: "Friendly reminder that this is a shared space :)" - Level 2 - Pointed: "To whoever borrowed my stapler - I'm not mad, just disappointed" - Level 3 - Passive-Aggressive Classic: "I hope you enjoyed my lunch! I made it with love" - Level 4 - Weaponized Politeness: "Per my previous note (and the three before that)..." - Level 5 - Nuclear Option: "This is fine. Everything is fine. I'm totally fine with this." Note Categories Generate notes for: - Office kitchen crimes - Bathroom etiquette violations - Parking disputes - Roommate reminders - Neighbor notifications - Custom situations (Premium) Tone Options Pick your passive-aggressive flavor: - Corporate Professional - Disappointed Parent - Overly Cheerful - Dramatically Sad - Sarcastically Sweet Features - Instant Generation: Get notes in seconds - Copy & Share: Share your masterpiece - Favorites: Save your best notes for recurring issues - Print Ready: Perfect formatting for posting - Emoji Enhancement: Add that extra touch Free to Play - 5 notes per day - All situations and tones - All 5 intensity levels - Copy and share functionality Go Premium for: - Unlimited note generation - Custom situations - describe any scenario - Custom tones - create your own voice - Save unlimited favorites - Ad-free experience Download now and passive-aggressively improve your life! Brought to you by Varsalus - making AI fun, one pointed note at a time. - Support: https://absurd.varsalus.com - Privacy: https://absurd.varsalus.com/privacy - Terms: https://absurd.varsalus.com/terms

Screenshots

LocalTV+2 screens
PassiveNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalTV+ at none against PassiveNote's 3. PassiveNote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, ads and device support 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. PassiveNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LocalTV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, PassiveNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LocalTV+ versus PassiveNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalTV+PassiveNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (191 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMass Localtv, Inc.Varsalus, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

LocalTV+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PassiveNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is LocalTV+ free?
LocalTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassiveNote free?
PassiveNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocalTV+ or PassiveNote have ads?
Neither LocalTV+ nor PassiveNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalTV+ or PassiveNote?
LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, and PassiveNote fortnightly. Most recently, LocalTV+ was updated on November 4, 2026 and PassiveNote on November 9, 2026.

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