Video streaming
is a big deal. That old cable subscription is looking less and less
like a good deal and there are now tons of ways to enjoy content online.
Online streaming services also beat cable to 4K content, HDR content,
and other future technologies. Here is our list of the best video
streaming apps for Android. Please note, availability depends on region.
Some countries may not get some of these video streaming apps. We
apologize if we recommend something that’s not available where you are.
1-Amazon Prime Video
Price: Free / $99.99 per year / $10.99 per month
Amazon
Prime Video is Amazon's video streaming service. It comes included with
their Amazon Prime service. That means you get video stuff, 2-day
shipping, some cloud storage, and music streaming stuff all in one. The
video service also includes various channels, such as HBO, Anime Strike,
and others. They usually cost a little extra, but help round out the
experience overall. It's a great service when you include the other
stuff. This is also the only video streaming app on this list without
Chromecast support. That's lame, Amazon.
2-Movies Anywhere
Price: Free
Movies
Anywhere is one of the newer video streaming apps. It consolidates four
movie services under one roof. It includes support for iTunes, Vudu,
Google Play Movies, and Amazon Video. You simply sign into the services.
Then you have access to all of your movies between them. This lets you
shop movie sales or take advantage of special offers, but manage your
library all in one spot. There should be more apps like this. It also
has Chromecast support. Excellent.
3-Netflix
Price: Free / Up to $13.99 per month
Netflix
is the most popular streaming service out there. It's available in most
countries, have a diverse range of titles, excellent original series
content, and support for 4K, Chromecast, Miracast, most smart TVs and
game consoles, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. That makes both excellent for
regular stuff and forward thinking. The prices vary, but the highest it
goes is $13.99 per month. There is also a separate DVD app with its own
separate price (starting at $4.99) that ships you actual DVDs and
Blu-Rays to watch and send back.
4-PlayStation Vue
Price: $39.99-$74.99 per month
PlayStation
Vue is probably as close as you can get to real cable television on the
Internet. It features a variety of packages that range from $39.99 per
month to $74.99 per month. Each tier up gives you access to more
channels. The mobile app needs a little work. However, it does work most
of the time and supports Chromecast so it at least gets the basics
right. This is pretty decent even if you don't actually own a
PlayStation
5-YouTube and YouTube TV
Price: Free / $9.99 per month / $35 per month
YouTube
is quickly becoming a for real streaming service. Its regular content
is getting better all the time. Additionally, its YouTube Red Originals
is entertaining for some people. It rounds out the experience with
YouTube Gaming (a Twitch competitor) and YouTube Kids. It also has music
videos, tutorial videos, and lots of other stuff. YouTube TV is the
company stretching into the live TV arena. That service contains over 40
channels, the best cloud DVR of any live TV app, and, of course,
Chromecast support. It's a mix of conventional and unconventional.
Classic Google.
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