Here’s a list of the best Xbox One apps for movies, music, sports, and more.
Best for Watching Blu-ray Movies: Blu-ray Player
Excellent 4K support.
The problem is that it doesn’t play Blu-ray movies out of the box.
For anyone wondering why this app is necessary, it’s a money thing.
Microsoft pays a royalty to the Blu-ray Disc Association for every Xbox One that uses a Blu-ray player.
So, if some people choose not to roll out the app, Microsoft saves a little money.
Best for Free TV Shows and Films: Tubi TV
New and classic movies.
“Not on Netflix” section.
Free ad-supported TV and movies.
Ads can’t be disabled.
You don’t need to sign up for an account to watch content.
The catch is that Tubi TV is supported by ads that run before and during videos.
Best for Animation Fans: VRV
Reasonable premium plan.
Lots of Japanese shows with English subtitles.
Free anime and other fun shows.
Occasional audio and subtitle syncing issues.
It includes shows from Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, Cartoon Hangover, and more.
Best for User-Generated Content: YouTube
Sign in with your Google account.
Upload gameplay videos straight from your console.
Free user-generated videos and music.
No resume playback feature.
Unofficial apps also provide access to YouTube content, but there’s no pressing need to download them anymore.
The official YouTube app is easy to use and gets the job done.
Best for Original Streaming Content: Netflix
Original movies and series.
Massive library and great interface.
Limited selection of new Hollywood releases.
If you have aNetflix subscription, download the Xbox One app.
Best for Sports Fans: Live Sports and TV
International sports news.
The only free live sports and news app available on Xbox One.
Limited coverage of American football.
There are a lot of sports apps on Xbox One, and all require a subscription.
If you don’t have cable, your options are limited.
In fact, the Live Sports and TV app is the only game in town.
Best Media Server: Plex
Share media across devices over a connection.
Occasional buffering and crashes.
It’s the best way to stream media from your PC to your Xbox One.
Best Music Streaming App: Spotify
Listen to albums before they’re officially released.
Music that continues to play when you leave the app.
No option to download songs via Xbox One.
No live radio streaming.
It’s also free to use, although it offers a monthly subscription option.
you could even move your playlists and collections straight from Groove to Spotify.
Best for Watching Streaming Gaming Content: Twitch
Preview games before you purchase them.
Stream your own “let’s play” videos.
Hard to avoid adult content.
The aspect ratio shifts slightly while broadcasting.
Xbox One has built-in live streaming, butTwitchis the biggest game in town.
TMX - Theme My Xbox
Personalize your Xbox One interface.
Add your own themes for others to download.
Content is rotated, so some themes aren’t available for long.
If you want to make your mark on your Xbox One, you need this app.
Best All-in-One Remote App: Home Remote
Control your smart devices from your Xbox One.
No support for devices with two-factor authentication enabled.
No compatibility with virtual assistants.
It allows you to interface with all your cool home automation gadgets from these devices.
Best Xbox Community App: Community Calendar
Keep up with new DLC releases.
Preview trending live streams.
No information about beta releases.
It provides information about upcoming community events, special in-game events, and more.
For People Who Like to Test New Software: Xbox Insider Hub
Test new software from Microsoft.
Requires a lot of setup.
When you join, you get early access to new Xbox One firmware updates.
you’ve got the option to also participate in questionnaires and perform other tasks to level up.
The higher your level, the earlier you’re able to get your hands on new features.
Best Weather App: MSN Weather
Easy-to-read interface.
View forecasts for the entire globe.
Works great with a controller.
Aesthetically boring radar map.
Only as reliable as MSN’s meteorologists.
It works great with your controller, so you don’t waste time getting the information you need.
Best for Exercise Enthusiasts: My Fitness
Suggests workouts for achieving your fitness goals.
Only tracks one person’s information at a time.
Xbox Fitness is gone, and there’s no replacement for it.
If You Own A Fitbit: Fitbit
Personalized exercise routines.
See your heart rate in real time on your TV.
Interfaces with best-in-class activity trackers.
Fitbit Coach premium account required to access all content.
If you have aFitbit, this app is a great way to keep track of your progress.
