#8in Documentary StreamingThirteen Explore
What is Thirteen Explore?
Thirteen Explore is an Entertainment app that streams full episodes of THIRTEEN and PBS programs such as Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA and Frontline. It also carries New York-centric shows like NYC-ARTS, MetroFocus and NJTV News. The content can be streamed to a TV via Apple TV or Chromecast.
Pricing. Thirteen Explore is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Watching full PBS episodes such as Masterpiece or Nature on iPhone or iPad
- Following New York-centric shows like MetroFocus or NYC-ARTS
- Streaming PBS content to a TV via Apple TV or Chromecast
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Why this app is in D tier
Thirteen Explore scores 52 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 78, App Store search rank 0, update recency 32. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Your favorite THIRTEEN and PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nature and Frontline - streamed right to your iPhone and iPad! THIRTEEN Explore includes: * Full episodes from programs such as Masterpiece, American Masters, PBS NewsHour, Great Performances, Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow and Frontline * New York-centric shows like NYC-ARTS, MetroFocus, Treasures of New York and NJTV News * Stream via Apple TV and Chromecast to your TV * Livestream THIRTEEN (must be in the NYC metropolitan area)
Compare in Documentary Streaming
| Measure | Thirteen Explore |  MagellanTV Documentaries |  Gaia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | D | C | B |
| Score | 52 / 100 | 67 / 100 | 72 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 6.1K | 3.9K | 141K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 497d ago | 21d ago | 4d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
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Where else it ranks
- Best TV Streaming Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 52
- Best Video Streaming Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 52
Questions about Thirteen Explore
Is Thirteen Explore free?
It is free to download. No in-app purchases are listed.
Can I watch the THIRTEEN livestream from anywhere?
The livestream of THIRTEEN is available only to viewers in the NYC metropolitan area.
Can I watch the shows on my TV?
The listing says content can be streamed via Apple TV and Chromecast to your TV.
What is Thirteen Explore good for?
Thirteen Explore is built for watching full PBS episodes such as masterpiece or nature on iPhone or iPad, following new york-centric shows like metrofocus or NYC-ARTS, streaming PBS content to a TV via apple TV or chromecast. It sits in the documentary streaming list on AppTierList.
Is Thirteen Explore worth it?
Thirteen Explore is D tier, ranked #8 of 8 documentary streaming apps with a score of 52 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 6,081 ratings. 7 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Thirteen Explore compare to MagellanTV Documentaries?
Thirteen Explore is D tier at 52; MagellanTV Documentaries is C tier at 67. MagellanTV Documentaries ranks higher. Thirteen Explore is free to download, MagellanTV Documentaries is free to download.
How often is Thirteen Explore updated?
Thirteen Explore was last updated over a year ago, on 2025-06-09, which holds its tier down.
All the facts
- List
- Documentary Streaming
- Tier
- D (Weak)
- Score
- 52 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 6,081
- Current version
- (497 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Watching full PBS episodes such as Masterpiece or Nature on iPhone or iPad, Following New York-centric shows like MetroFocus or NYC-ARTS, Streaming PBS content to a TV via Apple TV or Chromecast
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 21 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed