Reviews of Cascade PBS

By: Cascade Public Media App

List of user reviews and ratings for Cascade PBS

Total ratings

3.85 (Rating count: 262)

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Review summary

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.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 3.85

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32% (20)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-12	Ch*****	will not open even though I am a paid subscriber!
will not open even though I am a paid subscriber!
2026-05-01	Ch*****	not what I searched for.
not what I searched for.
2026-03-09	Ke*****	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.
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.
2025-09-28	An*****	have been watching PBS and I really like it.
have been watching PBS and I really like it.
2025-08-24	Ma*****	I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!
2025-06-27	Da*****	the app has just updated - is chromecast no longer available?
the app has just updated - is chromecast no longer available?
2025-06-15	Je*****	latest update does not recognize the volume control on my tablet
latest update does not recognize the volume control on my tablet
2025-02-24	Jo*****	Got app cause I love PBS content. App mediocre at best. Few customizations options. Interaction between PBS and PBS cascade buggy. PBS cascade frequently hangs on startup. Why 2 apps ? I Don't get it. Sounds good in buds, through speakers mediocre, but that may or may not be operator error. Roll the dice and find out.
Got app cause I love PBS content. App mediocre at best. Few customizations options. Interaction between PBS and PBS cascade buggy. PBS cascade frequently hangs on startup. Why 2 apps ? I Don't get it. Sounds good in buds, through speakers mediocre, but that may or may not be operator error. Roll the dice and find out.
2025-02-04	Tw*****	Tried the app twice hoping 1st experience was over come able. It's not. What good is it? It's like getting Disney. You can get it -the app- free, sure, but you can't watch anything unless you purchase a plan. Kind of underhanded. Even Netflix says up front its gonna cost you. Reduced from 2 stars to one
Tried the app twice hoping 1st experience was over come able. It's not. What good is it? It's like getting Disney. You can get it -the app- free, sure, but you can't watch anything unless you purchase a plan. Kind of underhanded. Even Netflix says up front its gonna cost you. Reduced from 2 stars to one
2025-02-03	M *****	Slow connection
Slow connection