Cascade PBS

Name: Cascade PBS
Rating: 3.8 (256 reviews)
Author: Cascade Public Media

By: Cascade Public Media

Stream PBS favorites PLUS international dramas curated by Seattle's Cascade PBS

Features & Capabilities

Cascade PBS lets you stream PBS favorites plus a curated selection of international dramas tailored for the Pacific Northwest. As a nonprofit streaming service, Cascade PBS brings public media to your browser with access to PBS programs, local original series, and the Passport library.

Catch up on recently aired PBS shows and, through Passport, explore an expanded library spanning science, nature, history, documentary, arts, and drama from around the world. This extension emphasizes public media values, supports local programming, and helps you discover high-quality content in one place.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.8.0 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

157

Creation date:

2022-11-18

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA Low risk

Size:

42.67MB

Email:

cu*****@KCTS9.org

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 190,935 ▼ 308

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Developed by:

Cascade Public Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcts9.android

Email:

cu*****@KCTS9.org

User Reviews

Users praise the PBS content and program variety, but report slow app performance, startup hangs, and unreliable TV casting. Some content is gated behind a paid plan, which frustrates free viewing. Overall, content quality is the app's strength while performance and casting reliability are its main shortcomings.

Pros

High-quality PBS content with a broad selection of programs.
Positive user sentiment toward PBS content (enjoyment and value).

Cons

Slowness and startup hangs leading to slow performance.
Inconsistent or broken Chromecast/TV casting (unreliable casting).
Content sometimes behind a paywall or requires a paid plan to view.

Recent reviews

will not open even though I am a paid subscriber!

Ch*****, 2026-05-12

not what I searched for.

Ch*****, 2026-05-01

I love PBS and Passport. This app, however, is not very good. It has very slow response, no casting ability, and a painful sign in process. I avoid using it.