Coastal Current E vs KEDT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coastal Current E
Access the digital replica of a weekly entertainment magazine for the Rio Grande Valley. Stay informed about local music, events, festivals, and more. Enjoy all editorial and advertising content, and easily share articles via email and social media.
- Digital magazine replica
- Local event listings
- Music and festival coverage
- Share content via email
- Social media sharing
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The Coastal Current E-Edition is the official digital replica of the Coastal Current, a weekly entertainment magazine for the Rio Grande Valley. With its simple design and easy navigation you can stay tuned in to the music, special events, festivals and more that make Deep South Texas a unique place to live, work and play. Enjoy every page of every edition, all the advertising and editorial content that makes the Coastal Current the leading entertainment publication for the Valley. Share content through E-Mail, Facebook and Twitter. If you like our App spread the word to friends on Facebook and Twitter.
KEDT
Access KEDT's TV and radio programs on demand, with live streaming and DVR-like controls. Explore additional content, view program schedules, and easily share shows with friends and family.
- On-demand content
- Live streaming
- DVR-like controls
- Program schedules
- Background listening
- Content sharing
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The KEDT Public Media App allows you to watch and listen to all of KEDT programs, Radio and TV! The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite shows, live streaming of the radio channels, PBS Kids! content, easy access to the live Radio and TV program schedules plus the ability to explore additional content! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed. • Listen to live streams from KEDT even while traveling. • Integrated program schedules for KEDT Radio and TV content. • Listen to KEDT in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails. On Demand • Access KEDT programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one, or listen/watch the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The KEDT Public Media App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends. The KEDT Public Media App is brought to you by the people at KEDT and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners and viewers with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support KEDT Public Media by becoming a member today! https://www.kedt.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Coastal Current E at 5.0 against KEDT's 4.3. Coastal Current E also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). KEDT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Coastal Current E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Coastal Current E ships an update every 7 months, KEDT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coastal Current E | KEDT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC | South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc. |
Customer experience
Coastal Current E
KEDT
In-app purchases
Coastal Current E
No in-app purchases
KEDT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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