Comparison

WPBS App vs Nashville PBS

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

Head to head
About

WPBS App

Stream your favorite PBS and WPBS programs, including news and documentaries, on your iPhone or iPad. Access live TV schedules, educational resources, and PBS KIDS content. Enjoy DVR-like controls and parental features.

Highlights
  • Watch full episodes of PBS programs
  • Explore TV schedules and set reminders
  • Watch live PBS KIDS stream
  • Access educational resources
  • DVR-like controls
  • Parental controls
Features
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And as always, we continue to bring you PBS News Hour and Frontline that are made for times such as this, when factual, truthful, and insightful coverage from a trusted media source is of the utmost importance. And it is your support that makes it possible for us to bring them to people all across Eastern Ontario and Northern New York. Get your favorite WPBS and PBS programming streamed right to your iPhone/iPad – whenever and wherever you roam! The WPBS app lets you: - Watch full episodes of your favorite PBS programs, such as Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow, Great Performances, FRONTLINE, PBS NewsHour and more - Explore full TV schedules for WPBS, Create, WORLD Channel and WPBS PBS KIDS channels; set reminder notifications so you’ll never miss your favorite programs - Watch the WPBS PBS KIDS live stream and access other great PBS KIDS videos and games - Education resources at your fingertips Additional features: - DVR-like controls - Parental controls - Quick access to related social media channels, local events calendars and other news and updates from WPBS Please support what you love — become a member of WPBS today! WPBSTV.org

About

Nashville PBS

Features
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Stream PBS and Nashville PBS programs—anytime, anywhere. Discover your favorite shows and explore something new with the Nashville PBS app. Whether you’re into compelling dramas, groundbreaking documentaries, or shows that highlight the heart of Middle Tennessee, it’s all right here—available to stream for free. The Nashville PBS app gives you access to a wide range of PBS and locally produced content. Catch up on national hits and dig into community stories that reflect and inspire our region. Want even more? Activate Nashville PBS Passport for extended access to thousands of additional episodes, series, and specials. ON-DEMAND PBS AND NASHVILLE PBS PROGRAMS Watch what you want, when you want. From All Creatures Great & Small, Antiques Roadshow, and Frontline to Finding Your Roots, This Old House, PBS NewsHour, NOVA, and Nature, you’ll find trusted favorites and hidden gems alike. Plus, explore shows made right here in Tennessee: • Tennessee Crossroads: Road-trip-worthy discoveries across the state • Volunteer Gardener: Southern gardening advice rooted in our climate and culture • A Word on Words: Authors in conversation—thoughtful, personal, and inspiring • A Slice of the Community: Digging into real stories from our neighborhoods Whatever your curiosity—history, science, cooking, travel, the arts—there’s something here for everyone. LIVE STREAMING OF NASHVILLE PBS CHANNELS* Stay connected with five channels streaming live through the app (within our viewing area): • WNPT – Our flagship channel, home to PBS primetime and local programming • WNPT2 (WORLD) – Global and national stories that matter, spotlighting diverse voices • WNPT3 PBS KIDS – Trusted, educational fun for children, available 24/7 • WNPT4 Create TV – Hands-on inspiration: DIY, food, travel, and lifestyle content • NHK World-Japan – Live international news and cultural programs from Asia Whether you’re looking for live news, family programming, or a favorite how-to series, our live channels keep you connected to what matters. ABOUT NASHVILLE PBS PASSPORT With a donation of $5/month or more to Nashville PBS, you can unlock PBS Passport—our extended streaming library. Access past seasons of Masterpiece dramas and mysteries, the full Ken Burns documentary collection, dozens of episodes from Nature, NOVA, and much more. It’s a way to stream more while supporting the local station you count on. Download the Nashville PBS app today and take your favorite shows with you—across your devices, across the region, or just across the living room. Live streaming is available only within the Nashville PBS (WNPT) viewing area.

Screenshots

WPBS App4 screens
Nashville PBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nashville PBS at every 6 weeks against WPBS App's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WPBS App ships an update every 3 months, Nashville PBS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WPBS App versus Nashville PBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWPBS AppNashville PBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB44 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperST LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COUNCIL INCWNPT

In-app purchases

None

WPBS App

No in-app purchases

None

Nashville PBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WPBS App free?
WPBS App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nashville PBS free?
Nashville PBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WPBS App or Nashville PBS have ads?
Neither WPBS App nor Nashville PBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WPBS App or Nashville PBS?
WPBS App ships an update every 3 months, and Nashville PBS every 6 weeks. Most recently, WPBS App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nashville PBS on November 8, 2026.

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