LocalTV+ vs ShackleApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalTV+
Stream local Boston TV channels for free, including news, sports, and network shows. Enjoy features like AirPlay and background playback to enhance your viewing experience. Stay connected to your community's programming without any subscription fees.
- Access to local Boston TV stations
- Live sports broadcasts
- AirPlay support
- Background video streaming
- Background audio playback
- Local news and weather updates
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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!
ShackleApp
Get your daily dose of facts and breaking news about the famous explorer Ernest Shackleton. Stay informed and entertained with "ErNews Shackleton" alerts and daily ShackleFacts.
- Daily ShackleFacts
- Breaking ErNews Shackleton alerts
- Learn about Ernest Shackleton
- Daily updates
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Ernest Shackleton fans rejoice! You can now receive daily ShackleFacts (92% of which are guaranteed to be 100% true) as well as breaking "ErNews Shackleton" alerts! Don't let a day go by without learning something new about your favorite explorer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShackleApp at daily against LocalTV+'s every 4 months. ShackleApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). LocalTV+'s advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ShackleApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 173 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of LocalTV+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ShackleApp's.
LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, ShackleApp daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalTV+ | ShackleApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (173 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 173 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mass Localtv, Inc. | Stephen LaBonte |
Customer experience
LocalTV+
ShackleApp
In-app purchases
LocalTV+
No in-app purchases
ShackleApp
No in-app purchases
