WQED+ vs ElbertonNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WQED+
Stream PBS and local programming from Pittsburgh's public television station. Enjoy on-demand access to thousands of shows, curated collections, and live channels. A membership unlocks exclusive content and early access to new episodes.
- On-demand PBS and local programs
- Curated collections and personalized recommendations
- Livestream WQED channels
- Early access to new episodes
- Exclusive member content
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Watch PBS & WQED programs from Pittsburgh's public television station. WQED+ offers all your favorite PBS shows, local stories and livestream WQED channels in an improved streaming experience. If you’re already a WQED Member with access to Passport, simply log in with your existing password and start streaming. You’ll find WQED+ to be faster and smarter, with intelligent navigation, curated collections, and personalized recommendations. ABOUT WQED+ WQED+ is an all-in-one streaming experience. Members who donate at least $5/month or $60/year unlock: - On-demand access to thousands of PBS and local programs - Complete series and special collections like The Rick Sebak Collection and Ken Burns’ The American Revolution - Early access to new episodes and exclusive content Your membership does more than unlock shows — it keeps trusted local storytelling free for everyone. If you prefer to explore the app first, you can watch previews, select recent episodes, and live channels for free. LIVESTREAM WQED CHANNELS* WQED: Core PBS programming WQED Create: Cooking, crafts, and travel WQED World: Nonfiction, news, and documentary The 412: 24/7 Local Pittsburgh content PBS KIDS: 24/7 children's television * Live streaming only available within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
ElbertonNet
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Turn your device into a full featured TV. Watch current channels and recordings. This app is intended for people that are already subscribers to ElbertonNet MAIN FEATURES -- Navigation with simple and efficient gestures. -- Fully interactive program guide -- Advanced content search -- Watch currently streaming programming -- Catch Up TV on selected programs -- Record and watch series and individual programs. REQUIREMENTS - This is a free app for ElbertonNet subscribers only. - Wi-Fi only video viewing. - Universal App (iPhone and iPad). Requires IOS 15.6 +
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Verdict
WQED+ and ElbertonNet are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | WQED+ | ElbertonNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | WQED Multimedia | CITY OF ELBERTON |
In-app purchases
WQED+
No in-app purchases
ElbertonNet
No in-app purchases
