Comparison

Cobalt TV vs LS3 TV

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

Head to head
About

Cobalt TV

Features
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The Cobalt TV Streaming app is a complete TV streaming solution. With hundreds of channels available, you can watch all your favorite local networks including ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS stations; Live Sports from every league through all the major sports networks, including ESPN, Big TEN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports; all the major news networks and all the best entertainment programs. Stream programming through your TV, smartphone, tablet, and more. Add on the Cloud DVR to record all your favorite shows.

About

LS3 TV

Features
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LS3 TV is available exclusively for subscribers of participating LS3 TV service providers. Sign in with your existing account to watch live television, recordings, and video on demand. LS3 TV brings your television experience to your iPhone and iPad. Watch live TV, access your recordings, and enjoy a growing library of video-on-demand content from a single, easy-to-use app. Features β€’ Electronic Program Guide (EPG)* β€’ Watch live TV channels in high quality β€’ Browse an extensive Video on Demand (VOD) library β€’ Access your recorded programs anytime β€’ Fast channel switching and smooth playback β€’ Continue watching across your devices* β€’ Simple and intuitive interface β€’ Search for channels, programs, and movies Whether you’re at home or on the go, LS3 TV makes it easy to stay connected to your favorite entertainment. *Features may vary depending on your TV service provider and subscription.

Screenshots

Cobalt TV2 screens
LS3 TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LS3 TV at weekly against Cobalt TV's every 7 months. Cobalt TV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cobalt TV ships an update every 7 months, LS3 TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Cobalt TV versus LS3 TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCobalt TVLS3 TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size99 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHamilton Telecommunications/Mid State/CobaltSandro Henriques

In-app purchases

None

Cobalt TV

No in-app purchases

None

LS3 TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cobalt TV free?
Cobalt TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LS3 TV free?
LS3 TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cobalt TV or LS3 TV have ads?
Neither Cobalt TV nor LS3 TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cobalt TV or LS3 TV?
Cobalt TV ships an update every 7 months, and LS3 TV weekly. Most recently, Cobalt TV was updated on November 8, 2026 and LS3 TV on November 5, 2026.

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