# LocalTV+ vs Red Mosquito

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LocalTV+ at 186 against Red Mosquito's 2. LocalTV+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Red Mosquito's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Red Mosquito holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 186 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, Red Mosquito every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalTV+ | Red Mosquito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-mosquito/id6760157405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mass Localtv, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715665464) | [Bryan Flood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882904989) |

## 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


### Red Mosquito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-mosquito/id6760157405)

Explore over 1,100 Pearl Jam concerts with detailed setlists, song rarity rankings, and venue information. Track your personal concert history, including songs heard and venues visited. Discover deep cuts and view tour-by-tour statistics.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive concert archive (1990-present), Detailed setlists and song breakdowns, Song rarity ranking and filtering, Venue and tour exploration, Personal concert attendance tracking, Studio album discography with live performance links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalTV+ free?

LocalTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red Mosquito free?

Red Mosquito is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LocalTV+ or Red Mosquito?

Red Mosquito is rated higher. LocalTV+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Red Mosquito averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LocalTV+ or Red Mosquito have ads?

Neither LocalTV+ nor Red Mosquito shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalTV+ or Red Mosquito?

LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, and Red Mosquito every 6 weeks. Most recently, LocalTV+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Red Mosquito on October 10, 2026.

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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.*