71
BU Score
Strong
PBS KIDS Video
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PBS KIDS Video is an iOS app from PBS KIDS in the Education category, currently rated 4.3★ across 352,691 ratings. Initial signal reads as mixed reviews: supporters praise core features while critics cite stability and value gaps.
Our BU Score puts it at 71: Strong (healthy traction). For a Education app, that means healthy traction.
Track changes month-over-month in the Performance section below: live snapshot history and revenue forecast included.
📊 Performance Tracking LIVE
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MODELRevenue forecast computed from BU's 234 trigger model on each snapshot. Calibrated against ground-truth from 58 verified-revenue apps.
🔬Forecast Breakdown — Why This Estimate?Top 8 of 8 triggers
Our ML model uses 200+ signals from public data. These are the most influential for this app:
| High install base (352,691 ratings)METRIC | +$12,000 | |
| bugsREVIEW | −$1,800 | |
| 5 starREVIEW | +$1,800 | |
| cancelledREVIEW | −$1,500 | |
| Mature app (15y old)METRIC | +$1,500 | |
| slowREVIEW | −$1,200 | |
| Good rating (4.3★)METRIC | +$800 | |
| Ad-supported / freemiumMETRIC | +$600 |
METRIC = structural app data · REVIEW = mined from user reviews · ✓ VERIFIED = Stripe-verified anchor (TrustMRR)
📈 Reviews Growth
LIVECumulative review count from first BU snapshot. Each point = a tracked update.
💚Sentiment Over Time↑ green = positive · ↓ red = negative
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LIVEAverage rating evolution. Updates with each new review batch.
🗓️ Snapshot Timeline
HISTORYEach bar shows a tracked update and the metric delta from the previous snapshot.
App Specs
🔐 Own this app? Claim & verify MRR →💾 47 MB🔞 4+📱 iOS 15.0+🔖 v7.1.0🔄 updated 1mo ago🌐 EN, ES📂 Education💰 Free🚀 Launched 2011 (15y old)
📝 About this app
Watch live TV, stream, and download episodes with PBS KIDS Video! Safely stream clips and videos from shows like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Carl the Collector, Lyla in the Loop, Work It Out Wombats!, Rosie’s Rules, Curious George, Sesame Street, and more!
Watch kid safe videos anytime, anywhere! Download free episodes and learn alongside PBS KIDS favorites in your home or on the go. Watch educational shows to encourage learning for toddlers and early grade school children.
PBS KIDS Video is a safe, kid-friendly streaming video app where your kids can watch episodes and movies of select shows with English or Spanish audio and captioning!
Stream videos that are child safe or download episodes for offline viewing. You can also watch live TV from the PBS KIDS channel on the app with no subscription or login!
*2022 Webby Winner and People’s Voice Winner - Apps and Software - Family and Kids App
*Webby People's Voice Winner in Apps, Mobile, and Voice: Best Streaming Service (2020)
*Winner of Webby People's Voice for Best Family & Kids Mobile App (2020)
PBS KIDS VIDEO FEATURES:
STREAM EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
- Watch 600+ free full episodes of over 40+ PBS KIDS shows
- Stream live TV or watch 5,000+ clips from children shows
WATCH KID SHOWS OFFLINE
- Download shows to watch offline
- Get educational videos and movies anytime
NEW VIDEOS & EPISODES EVERY MONTH
- Watch new episodes from your favorite PBS KIDS shows:
- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
- Wild Kratts
- Carl the Collector
- Lyla in the Loop
- Work It Out Wombats!
- Rosie’s Rules
- Odd Squad
- Alma’s Way
- Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures
- City Island
- Sesame Street
- Curious George
- And more!
WATCH IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
- Bilingual kids will love watching episodes in English or Spanish
- Stream and watch with captioning in English or Spanish
PBS KIDS STICKER PACK:
- Share stickers of your favorite PBS KIDS characters with friends and family!
- Arthur
- Rosie’s Rules
- Clifford
- And more!
THE GROWNUPS BUTTON
- View the TV schedule for your local PBS station
- Learn more about a TV series, such as intended age and learning goals
- Download kids learning apps from PBS KIDS
- Buy full episodes and shows from the App Store
This app update is only compatible with iOS 15 or higher.
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
The PBS KIDS videos may only be viewed from within the United States. This is due to restrictions on PBS's license to offer this service.
DOWNLOAD RESTRICTIONS
Currently, select shows can be downloaded: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Alma’s Way, City Island, Carl the Collector, Donkey Hodie, Dinosaur Train, Elinor Wonders Why, Jelly Ben & Pogo, Let’s Go Luna, Lyla in the Loop, Nature Cat, Peg + Cat, Odd Squad, Rosie’s Rules, Sesame Street, SUPER WHY!, Tiny Time Travel, Wild Kratts, Word World, Work It Out Wombats!, and Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum. Additional shows will become available for download in the near future.
SPONSORSHIP
PBS KIDS Video is a key part of PBS KIDS’ commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment—wherever kids are. More PBS KIDS videos may also be found online at pbskids.org/video.
Funding from corporate sponsors supports PBS KIDS’ mission to use the power of media to open worlds of possibilities for all children. To acknowledge the vital support that PBS KIDS receives, brief messages from corporate sponsors are included at the start of select full-length episodes on the PBS KIDS Video App. You can support PBS KIDS through the selection of other apps and TV shows available in the App and iTunes Stores.
ABOUT THIS APP
The PBS KIDS Video app gives kids and parents access to thousands of videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. With this app, kids can watch their favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime, anywhere! PBS KIDS, the #1 educational media brand for kids, helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime.
This app was designed by PBS KIDS.
Watch kid safe videos anytime, anywhere! Download free episodes and learn alongside PBS KIDS favorites in your home or on the go. Watch educational shows to encourage learning for toddlers and early grade school children.
PBS KIDS Video is a safe, kid-friendly streaming video app where your kids can watch episodes and movies of select shows with English or Spanish audio and captioning!
Stream videos that are child safe or download episodes for offline viewing. You can also watch live TV from the PBS KIDS channel on the app with no subscription or login!
*2022 Webby Winner and People’s Voice Winner - Apps and Software - Family and Kids App
*Webby People's Voice Winner in Apps, Mobile, and Voice: Best Streaming Service (2020)
*Winner of Webby People's Voice for Best Family & Kids Mobile App (2020)
PBS KIDS VIDEO FEATURES:
STREAM EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
- Watch 600+ free full episodes of over 40+ PBS KIDS shows
- Stream live TV or watch 5,000+ clips from children shows
WATCH KID SHOWS OFFLINE
- Download shows to watch offline
- Get educational videos and movies anytime
NEW VIDEOS & EPISODES EVERY MONTH
- Watch new episodes from your favorite PBS KIDS shows:
- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
- Wild Kratts
- Carl the Collector
- Lyla in the Loop
- Work It Out Wombats!
- Rosie’s Rules
- Odd Squad
- Alma’s Way
- Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures
- City Island
- Sesame Street
- Curious George
- And more!
WATCH IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
- Bilingual kids will love watching episodes in English or Spanish
- Stream and watch with captioning in English or Spanish
PBS KIDS STICKER PACK:
- Share stickers of your favorite PBS KIDS characters with friends and family!
- Arthur
- Rosie’s Rules
- Clifford
- And more!
THE GROWNUPS BUTTON
- View the TV schedule for your local PBS station
- Learn more about a TV series, such as intended age and learning goals
- Download kids learning apps from PBS KIDS
- Buy full episodes and shows from the App Store
This app update is only compatible with iOS 15 or higher.
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
The PBS KIDS videos may only be viewed from within the United States. This is due to restrictions on PBS's license to offer this service.
DOWNLOAD RESTRICTIONS
Currently, select shows can be downloaded: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Alma’s Way, City Island, Carl the Collector, Donkey Hodie, Dinosaur Train, Elinor Wonders Why, Jelly Ben & Pogo, Let’s Go Luna, Lyla in the Loop, Nature Cat, Peg + Cat, Odd Squad, Rosie’s Rules, Sesame Street, SUPER WHY!, Tiny Time Travel, Wild Kratts, Word World, Work It Out Wombats!, and Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum. Additional shows will become available for download in the near future.
SPONSORSHIP
PBS KIDS Video is a key part of PBS KIDS’ commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment—wherever kids are. More PBS KIDS videos may also be found online at pbskids.org/video.
Funding from corporate sponsors supports PBS KIDS’ mission to use the power of media to open worlds of possibilities for all children. To acknowledge the vital support that PBS KIDS receives, brief messages from corporate sponsors are included at the start of select full-length episodes on the PBS KIDS Video App. You can support PBS KIDS through the selection of other apps and TV shows available in the App and iTunes Stores.
ABOUT THIS APP
The PBS KIDS Video app gives kids and parents access to thousands of videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. With this app, kids can watch their favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime, anywhere! PBS KIDS, the #1 educational media brand for kids, helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime.
This app was designed by PBS KIDS.
🆕 What's New · v7.1.0
Spring is in the air — including on your app icon!
This update makes it easier than ever to find your local PBS station's live TV stream, now accessible right from the main navigation. We've also squashed a few bugs and made some behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly.
This update makes it easier than ever to find your local PBS station's live TV stream, now accessible right from the main navigation. We've also squashed a few bugs and made some behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly.
Profile & Insights
Everything we know — and don't — about this app and its company.
Identification
- App name
- PBS KIDS Video
- Developer
- PBS KIDS
- Bundle ID
- org.pbskids.ipadplayer
- App Store URL
- Open in App Store
- Category
- Education
- Content rating
- 4+
- Languages
- EN, ES
Company
- Website
- Not found
- Tagline
- PBS KIDS
- Description
- Educational games and videos from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
- Founded
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- HQ / Address
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- Employees
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- Logo
- OG image
Revenue
- Verified revenue / mo
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- AI revenue estimate / mo
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- AI annual estimate
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- ML model estimate / mo
- $3.1K/mo
- Top-grossing rank
- Outside top 100 in US Education
- All-time revenue
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- Pricing
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Founder
- Name
- Not found
- X / Twitter
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- GitHub
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- X followers
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- Public statements
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Funding
- Total raised
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- Last round
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- Investors
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- Crunchbase
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- AngelList
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Press & Links
- Articles found
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- Listed on
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- Blog
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- Press / News
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Contacts & Socials
- Socials
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- Phone
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- Contact page
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- About page
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✨AI Revenue EstimateCONFIDENCE: HIGH
The iOS app "PBS KIDS Video" is a free and ad-free streaming service that does not generate direct revenue through in-app purchases or subscriptions. Its funding comes from public donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants to PBS KIDS as a whole, rather than direct app monetization.
Sources mentioned: Sensor Tower, Statista, Adapty, Reddit, Owler, Apple App Store
⭐Recent App Store Reviews49 latest · avg 3.96★ · 55.1% 5★ · 16.3% 1★
5★27 (55%)
4★9 (18%)
3★5 (10%)
2★0 (0%)
1★8 (16%)
+0 ratings/week
Praise: love ×12 best ×5 great ×3 amazing ×3 favorite ×2Complaints: hate ×3 worst ×3 subscription ×1
Top positive
★★★★★ Pls bring back Martha speaks we all miss this diva?!
Please if you don’t bring this amazing dog speaking diva at this second I gonna give this app 1 star and you know you don’t want that do you huh…
★★★★★ love pbs but…
i can’t seem to download anything…
Top negative
★☆☆☆☆ Nightmare Fuel
Everyone, I hate dinosaur train! At the very end of the intro, Laura the Gigantosaurus lunges forward and eats the camera. To make it worse, it produces an ear deafening sound that is 110 dB and it sounds like a mix of a baby elephant in di…
★☆☆☆☆ Stuck Loading
App doesn’t load anymore, stays on loading screen indefinitely. Tried on iPad and on iPhone 16 pro max.…
📈Ratings growth352,691 ratings+6% lifetimeShow 3-year history estimate ▾
Tracked (32 weeks) Pre-tracking estimate (34 weeks) · model-based, ±5% noise · anchored to release date and current value
🌍Geographic ReachNot ranked
This app is currently outside the top 100 grossing in all 9 countries we monitor (US, UK, DE, FR, JP, CA, AU, BR, IN). Niche or new apps often launch this way — popularity rankings appear once daily revenue clears the regional threshold.
Profile is built from iTunes Lookup + developer site scrape + ML revenue model. Empty fields show "Not found" — additional sources (Crunchbase, X, IndieHackers, Acquire.com) coming.
Full revenue analysis
Read the article-style breakdown for PBS KIDS Video: category rank, percentile, growth signal, comparable apps, and how the forecast is calibrated against verified-MRR anchors in this niche.