Cascade PBS Android

Cascade PBS

By: Cascade Public Media App
Stream PBS favorites PLUS international dramas curated by Seattle's Cascade PBS

Overview

Google Play Store
Downloads
132,125 ▲ 317
Data as of 2026-08-23
Rating:
3.85
(262)
Version:
2.8.0
Last updated: 2026-08-05
Ranking
#192,945 ▼ 478
Overall

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

App Entertainment Education
By:
Cascade Public Media
Downloads:
132,125 317
Rating:
3.85
(262)
Version:
2.8.0 Last updated: 2026-08-05
Version code:
157
Creation date:
2022-11-18
Publisher country:
US US
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
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Size:
42.67MB
Email:
cu*****@KCTS9.org
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-23
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 192,945 ▼ 478

For Developers

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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
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!
by Ch*****, 2026-05-12
not what I searched for.
by Ch*****, 2026-05-01
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