# Detroit PBS

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1044067511](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1044067511)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1044067511`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (24 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-21
- **First published:** 2015-10-12
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/detroit-pbs/id1044067511)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

Detroit PBS:

The Detroit Public Television App allows you to explore and watch Detroit PBS content on demand, search for stories and view the live program schedule for all the Detroit Public Television stations at once!

Live Schedules
• Integrated program schedules for every station.

On Demand
• Access and watch your favorite Detroit PBS On Demand programs easily and quickly.
• DVR-like controls.  Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. 
• Easy to access past programs.

The Detroit PBS App is brought to you by the people at Detroit Public Television and Public Media Apps.  We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it.

Please support Detroit Public Television by becoming a member today!

http://www.dptv.org
http://www.publicmediaapps.com

## Rankings

- #239,731 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Detroit PBS for its wide, high-quality content and solid on-demand access across PBS stations and local DPTV. The catalog includes PBS favorites, Nature, Nova, and other programming, with easy discovery for what’s on. However, multiple reviews report usability and reliability problems: navigation is cumbersome, playback can fail (black screens, restarts), and occasional video glitches occur. A subset also notes no continuous live streaming and that some users cannot load or watch current programming. Overall, the content offering is strong, but navigation and stability issues hinder a consistently smooth experience.

### Pros

- Wide, high-quality PBS content including Nature, Nova, Downton Abbey-related programming, and local DPTV offerings.
- Strong on-demand viewing with a large library and flexible watching options.
- Efficient discovery across PBS stations, including fast access to what's on.
- Access to beloved PBS favorites and robust local programming.

### Cons

- Navigation is cumbersome and hard to use.
- Episodes may crash or the screen goes black, requiring restarting.
- Occasional video playback glitches.
- No continuous live streaming / limited live viewing.
- Some users cannot load or watch current programming on launch.

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