By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 5, 2026
PBS KIDS Video
Overview
Education
PBS KIDS
Free
Jun 24, 2014
7.1.14
No
Mar 25, 2026
Features
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!
Download free episodes of child safe entertainment wherever you are! Bring the fun of learning to your child at home and on the go. Watch shows on PBS KIDS Video to encourage learning for toddlers and early grade school children...
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! Download free episodes of child safe entertainment wherever you are! Bring the fun of learning to your child at home and on the go. Watch shows on PBS KIDS Video to encourage learning for toddlers and early grade school children. Educational episodes of kid-friendly cartoons are added frequently! PBS KIDS Video is a safe streaming video app for children. Watch select PBS KIDS shows and movies with English or Spanish audio and captioning. Stream and watch live TV from the PBS KIDS channel on the app with no subscription or login! Stream, watch, and download child-safe videos and episodes when you download PBS KIDS Video.
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Ratings breakdown
66,100 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
Public Broadcasting Service
Address
1225 S Clark St Arlington, VA 22202-4371 United States
Website
https://pbskids.org/appsPhone
+1 703-739-5228
Support
help@pbs.org
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is PBS KIDS Video free to download? high
Yes. The app metadata lists PBS KIDS Video as free.
Source: app_metadata
What do sampled users complain about in PBS KIDS Video? low
PBS KIDS Video has sampled complaints about search, organization, folders, or finding content. Only 1 sampled review supports this theme, so confidence is low.
Source: user_reviews
What do sampled users like about PBS KIDS Video? low
PBS KIDS Video is praised by sampled reviewers for value, affordability, or tolerable ads. Only 1 sampled review supports this theme, so confidence is low.
Source: user_reviews
How to Use
Watch live TV, stream, and download episodes with PBS KIDS Video! (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Install PBS KIDS Video from the appropriate app store.
- Open the app and start with the free experience.
- Review the main features described in the app listing.
- Check settings or support resources if you run into sampled issue patterns such as pbs kids video has sampled complaints about search, organization, folders, or finding content.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- A Webby Winner and Webby People's Voice Winner in Apps and Software: Family & Kids (2022)
- A 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)
- Education app experience
- Free download
- From PBS KIDS
Theme 'value, affordability, or tolerable ads' identified in recent_reviews #4. Review #4 praises value, affordability, or tolerable ads.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), March 03, 2026 to November 20, 2019
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Extensive library of free, educational content from popular PBS KIDS shows.
Theme 'educational content variety' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (2)
“just awesome and so, so, so many options for programming and educational content.”Rating: 5★ March 15, 2026 9 likes“Watch 600+ free full episodes of over 40+ PBS KIDS shows”Rating: 5★ N/A - Safe, kid-friendly environment with appropriate content for young children.
Theme 'kid-friendly and safe' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (2)
“Very kid friendly app with appropriate content.”Rating: 4★ February 08, 2026 2 likes“Safely stream clips and videos from shows like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”Rating: 5★ N/A - Helps children learn English and other skills through engaging shows.
Theme 'language learning aid' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (1)
“As a child who didn't speak English when I arrived in the US, watching PBS Kids was my primary way to learn.”Rating: 5★ March 01, 2026 9 likes
Cons
- No search feature makes it hard to find specific shows, especially when thumbnails change.
Theme 'missing search feature' identified in recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“Needs a search feature. My kids will name a show and I don't know the thumbnail and when they move shows... you end up searching through everything”Rating: 1★ March 03, 2026 13 likes - App uses excessive data with no option to lower video quality for cellular networks.
Theme 'high data usage' identified in recent_review #0
Evidence (1)
“the amount of data this app now uses is staggering. Make SURE you have a WIFI connection or unlimited data.”Rating: 4★ November 20, 2019 1,558 likes - App frequently freezes and becomes unresponsive during use.
Theme 'app freezes/crashes' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (1)
“It sometimes freezes and doesn't respond”Rating: 4★ February 08, 2026 2 likes
Recent Reviews
A Google user
4★This is a fantastic app and it's used a lot by our five year old. My only issue is the data usage. When we first started using it there was an option for lower quality video vs. HD to reduce data use when you were on your network plan. That option has been taken out (or maybe I just can't find it anymore) and the amount of data this app now uses is staggering. Make SURE you have a WIFI connection or unlimited data. Frustratingly, this app also has issues disconnecting when minimized (currently on Android KitKat, though this has been an issue for awhile now), so you can't be sure the app isn't drawing data unless you manually close it out of the tray. I still highly recommend it, but you might have to have some rules governing when it can/can't be used.
Bleu Richemond
5★As a child who didn't speak English when I arrived in the US, watching PBS Kids was my primary way to learn. I picked up English so quickly that it still amazes me. I'm incredibly grateful for all that PBS has done for me.My future children will definitely be watching PBS kids to learn.
Paul
5★just awesome and so, so, so many options for programming and educational content. my kid's teacher says he can tell which of his students tend to watch pbs kids shows.
Brenda Cortez Deverell
4★Very kid friendly app with appropriate content. It sometimes freezes and doesn't respond, so hopefully more users can donate and we can make it better for all kiddos.
Kristofer Shawgo
1★Needs a search feature. My kids will name a show and I don't know the thumbnail and when they move shows, which they do, you end up searching through everything convinced you just missed seeing it since it was there last week.