# LocalTV+ vs PassiveNote

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.

Both are free to download. PassiveNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LocalTV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, PassiveNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalTV+ | PassiveNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **193** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mass Localtv, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715665464) | [Varsalus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796641211) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalTV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PassiveNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passivenote/id6755799946)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 12, 2026 and PassiveNote on November 9, 2026.

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