# GPB vs Gainesville Times

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPB at 65% against Gainesville Times's 10%. GPB also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Gainesville Times's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gainesville Times sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. GPB asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPB holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GPB's written reviews are positive against 10% of Gainesville Times's.

GPB ships an update every 3 months, Gainesville Times every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPB | Gainesville Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpb/id940297307/reviews)** | [2.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gainesville-times/id1438645273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GPB Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/455158043) | [Morris Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055461861) |

## What reviewers say

### GPB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpb/id940297307)

Stream live and on-demand audio and video content from Georgia Public Broadcasting. Features include DVR-like controls for live streams, program scheduling, and a search function to find content across multiple stations. Wake up to your favorite shows with the built-in alarm clock.

**Highlights:** Live audio and video streaming, DVR-like controls for live streams, On-demand content library, Program schedule integration, Search across multiple stations, Sleep timer and alarm clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content access
- 👍 Easy to listen anywhere
- 👍 Reliable live feed
- 👍 Informative reporting
- 👍 Non-partisan content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buffering issues
- 🐛 Random interruptions
- 🐛 Poor connectivity between networks
- 🐛 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App automatically closes when paused, losing place
- Randomly occurring PSAs interrupt programs
- Radio silence for minutes to hours
- App needs to be reopened when transitioning from home network to mobile
- Frozen transmission when transitioning from Wi-Fi to mobile

**Requested features**

- Ability to use app on Firestick, SmartTV, or Xbox
- UI refresh needed
- More specific search functionality


### Gainesville Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gainesville-times/id1438645273)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Stay informed about local happenings in Northeast Georgia, including development, dining, and crime in Hall County. Access select content for free or subscribe for exclusive articles and the digital ePaper.

**Highlights:** Local news updates, Development news, Dining and crime coverage, Hall County focus, Free and subscription content, Digital ePaper access

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Digital Subscription | $7.00 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $9.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Subscription | $12.00 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Digital Subscription | $18.00 | per month |
| Yearly Digital Subscription | $111.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPB free?

GPB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gainesville Times free?

Gainesville Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPB or Gainesville Times?

GPB is rated higher. GPB averages 4.3 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Gainesville Times averages 2.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do GPB or Gainesville Times have ads?

Gainesville Times shows ads; GPB does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPB or Gainesville Times?

GPB ships an update every 3 months, and Gainesville Times every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPB was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gainesville Times on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
