# CBS

> Watch New Episodes & Live TV

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1540866664](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1540866664)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1540866664`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CBS Interactive
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (71,344 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2021-03-03
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cbs/id1540866664)
- **Website:** [https://www.cbs.com/](https://www.cbs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy](https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy)

## Description

CBS lets you watch the latest episodes of your favorite shows for free with instant streaming on any device—no login required. You can also sign in with your cable provider to access full seasons and Live TV from your local CBS station, including live news, sports, and big events.

Notes: Live TV includes commercials, and content availability may change. Next-day streaming is available for recent episodes, and downloading/availability windows apply. Nielsen measurement is used for market research, and some features may be US-only or subject to provider restrictions.

## Rankings

- #4,733 — Overall
- #89 — touch

## Review summary

Users praise the CBS app for catching up on missed episodes, mobile viewing, a free app availability, and access to CBS shows and news. However, recurring problems include playback crashes and max-stream errors, content blocked by cable/Paramount+ subscriptions, casting issues with Chromecast/AirPlay, and a missing resume/history feature that complicates rewatching.

### Pros

- Great for catching up on missed episodes and shows.
- Watch CBS on the go from your iPhone.
- Free CBS app that works even when your TV provider is down.
- Access to CBS shows and news content.

### Cons

- Frequent playback fatal errors and max streaming limits.
- Content gated behind subscription (cable/Paramount+) to access most shows.
- Casting issues with Chromecast and AirPlay.
- Missing resume/history feature.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1540866664)