These apps are downloadable in the Apple TV App Store, which comes loaded on your Apple TV.
Best for CBS Programming: Paramount+
Thousands of on-demand connection shows, originals and movies.
Live news and sports.
Channels include CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, and more.
Two kids' modes: Younger Kids and Older Kids.
Restricts local CBS channel and 4K to a premium subscription.
No DVR capabilities for sports broadcasts.
Paramount+replaced CBS All Access in early 2021.
It improved on CBS All Access with more original shows and sports at a lower price.
Paramount+ pulls content from the channels that its parent company Viacom owns.
They include BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Smithsonian Channel.
Original programming includesStar Trek PicardandThe Stand.
It offers lots of kid-friendly shows, includingRugrats,Blue’s Clues, and theSpongeBob SquarePantsmovie.
Two plans are available.
Live news and many sports.
Massive backlog of older NBC shows.
Full access to major shows and some live sports isn’t free.
Mobile downloads not available on the free plan.
Peacock is to NBC as Paramount+ is to CBS.
Kids shows include PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Nick Jr., TeenNick, and more.
Unlimited cloud DVR storage is included.
$25 per month subscription after a 7-day free trial.
No live news or live sports.
AlthoughPhilois relatively new as a TV app, it’s caught the attention ofcord-cutterseverywhere.
With more than 60 popular channels with live and streaming programming, it offers plenty of choices for viewers.
Where it falls down is on broadcast networks, local channels, and live sports.
Ditto for ESPN and NFL connection.
Philo offers a 7-day free trial followed by a $25 per month subscription.
Vast archive of old British shows.
Interface is not particularly user friendly.
Requires a monthly or annual subscription.
Any fan of British television should check out the BritBox app for AppleTV.
BritBox focuses exclusively on British TV.
After a 7-day free trial, Britbox requires a monthly $6.99 or annual $69.99 subscription.
Access to the latest episodes.
New content added daily.
Doesn’t include archives.
That requires a paid History Vault app and subscription.
Fans of the History Channel should feel at home with the HISTORY app on Apple TV.
It carries new and recent episodes of your favorite History shows.
The app delivers full episodes, clips, and related videos.
Best for Curated Cinema: MUBI
New title added daily.
Features 30 curated movies that are hard to find elsewhere.
Clean, simple interface.
Only works with generation 4 Apple TVs and newer.
Films are available for a short period.
MUBI is a fantastic resource if you want access to the best films from across the planet.
It has been called “Netflix for people who want to stop watching trash.”
MUBI is the equivalent of an arthouse theater in your living room.
Films are available for only one month.
A new title is added daily, and one is removed.
Best for Sports: MLB TV
Up-to-date news and game scores.
Automatically adjusts game schedules to your time zone.
Live video feature must be purchased separately.
Requires an annual renewal fee.
You get in-depth on-screen stats about the games and access to home or away broadcasts.
The app also offers the capacity to digitally record live games so you don’t miss a moment.
you’re free to even watch multiple games at once and reach the service on multiple formats.
Hockey fans should chooseNHL.TVand soccer fanatics may preferMLS Live on ESPN+.
Best for Japanese Anime: Crunchyroll
Impressive variety of new and older Japanese anime series.
Premium plan includes a library with more than 1,200 titles.
Limited selection of full-length movies with the free app.
Premium subscription is required to get rid of ads.
If you’re a fan ofanimeor manga animations, thenyou’ll love Crunchyroll.
Best for Next Day Viewing: Hulu
Offers a better deal than most cable packages.
Flexible pricing plans with and without commercials.
Bundle available with Disney+ and ESPN+.
View many shows the day after their release.
Navigating the interface could be easier.
Hulu offers two subscription plans following a free trial.
Other add-ons include Max (formerly HBO Max), Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz.
Best TV Binge Source: Netflix
Adds original movies and series regularly.
Flexible plans for multiple screens.
Limited selection of current cable shows.
No support for live TV.
Netflixhas to be the best source of streamed mass-market movies.
