WETA+ PBS vs Baltimore Symphony App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WETA+ PBS
Stream a wide variety of PBS and WETA programs on demand, including dramas, documentaries, and live news. Access thousands of additional titles with a PBS Passport membership. Enjoy live streaming of WETA channels, offering diverse content from British programming to international news.
- On-demand PBS and WETA programs
- Live streaming of WETA channels
- PBS Passport integration
- Drama, mystery, and documentary genres
- Live news and current affairs
- British programming
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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.
Baltimore Symphony App
Enhance your concert experience with this official orchestra app. Access digital tickets, discover upcoming events, plan your visit, and connect with a community of music lovers. Enjoy personalized content and exclusive updates.
- Access digital tickets
- Browse upcoming events
- Plan your visit
- Join the community
- Personalized member content
- Reserve tickets
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The official Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) app is your all-in-one companion for exploring upcoming concerts, accessing your tickets, planning your visit, and enjoying exclusive content designed to deepen your connection to the music. Whether you’re a longtime patron or joining us for the first time, the BSO app makes it easy to stay connected and make the most of every performance. Feature Highlights: - Access Your Digital Tickets - View, scan, and add tickets to your mobile wallet. - Join the BSO Community - Add friends, share your favorite concerts, and see who’s attending. - Personalized Experience - custom content and benefits for members of our loyalty programs. - Reserve Tickets - Quickly reserve seats for eligible concerts. - Browse Upcoming Events - Discover concerts by date, genre, or location. - Plan Your Visit – Get information on concert enhancements, directions, parking info, and event tips. - Share Feedback or Stories - Tell us about your concert experience right in the app. - Refer a Friend - Invite someone new and earn a discount when they attend. - Get Important Updates - Receive app-exclusive announcements and reminders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Baltimore Symphony App at 4.8 against WETA+ PBS's 3.6. Baltimore Symphony App also leads on ratings volume (356 vs 11) and review sentiment (75% vs 57%). 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.
Baltimore Symphony App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baltimore Symphony App has 356 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of WETA+ PBS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Baltimore Symphony App's.
WETA+ PBS ships an update every 6 weeks, Baltimore Symphony App fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | WETA+ PBS | Baltimore Symphony App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (356 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 356 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Inc. |
Customer experience
WETA+ PBS
Baltimore Symphony App
In-app purchases
WETA+ PBS
No in-app purchases
Baltimore Symphony App
No in-app purchases
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