AARP Streams vs WETA+ PBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AARP Streams
Stream a curated selection of movies and theater performances specifically chosen for a mature audience. Discover new releases, classic films, and hidden gems. Perfect for relaxing at home or sharing with friends.
- Watch AARP Movies for Grownups
- Access AARP Theater screenings
- Curated content for a grownup audience
- Discover new releases and classics
- Suitable for home viewing or watch parties
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AARP Streams allows you to watch a variety of entertainment from your mobile device. The AARP Streams app is the best app to watch AARP Movies for Grownups and AARP Theater screenings, handpicked for a grownup audience. AARP champions movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and performances that resonate with grownup audiences. Discover hidden gems, new releases and beloved classics. Whether you want to relax at home or host a watch party with friends, AARP Streams is the app for you. Enjoy the show!
WETA+ PBS
Stream a wide selection of PBS and WETA programs, including popular dramas, documentaries, and live news. Enhance your viewing with an optional PBS Passport membership for extended access to thousands of additional titles.
- On-demand PBS and WETA programs
- Live streaming of WETA channels
- Access to Masterpiece and Ken Burns films
- Documentaries and news programs
- PBS Passport integration
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PBS & WETA programs from DC’s flagship public media station. Enjoy Masterpiece, history, live news & more. WETA+ offers PBS and WETA programs for free. Add PBS Passport for access to thousands more. If you’re already a WETA Member with Passport, simply log in and start streaming. ON DEMAND PBS AND WETA PROGRAMS Watch on your schedule. From series like All Creatures Great & Small and Agatha Christie’s Poirot to Ken Burns’ films…from Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to This Old House…from PBS News Hour and Frontline to Rick Steves’ Europe and America’s Test Kitchen…from Nature and NOVA to local favorites like If You Live Here, Get Out of Town, Signature Dish and WETA Arts…stream the best of drama, mystery, documentaries, live news and more. LIVE STREAMING OF WETA CHANNELS WETA UK: 24-7 British programming including BBC News and Masterpiece WETA Metro: Dramas, docs & current/local affairs programming for D.C. residents. WETA World: Programs celebrating the diverse voices of our country and our world NHK: Hourly live international news & programs from Japan and Asia ABOUT PBS Passport A monthly donation of $5 or more to WETA gives your access to past seasons of Masterpiece mysteries and dramas, the entire Ken Burns collection, dozens of Nature and Nova episodes, etc. * Live streaming is only available within the D.C. metro area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WETA+ PBS at 67% against AARP Streams's 18%. WETA+ PBS also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.3). AARP Streams's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
WETA+ PBS holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of AARP Streams's written reviews are positive against 67% of WETA+ PBS's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AARP Streams | WETA+ PBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (32 ratings) | 3.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AARP | GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC |
Customer experience
AARP Streams
WETA+ PBS
In-app purchases
AARP Streams
No in-app purchases
WETA+ PBS
No in-app purchases
