# AFN Now — American Forces Network

> American Forces Network programming for US military personnel and families stationed abroad. (iPhone/iPad app by Defense Media Activity.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afn-now/id1641316094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Defense Media Activity](https://appshunter.io/developer/549784288)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 557 App Store ratings · 201 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afn-now/id1641316094/reviews.md

## What is AFN Now?

AFN Now delivers top-rated American news, information, and entertainment programming to Defense Department employees and their immediate family members stationed with them outside of the United States, its territories and possessions.  It provides the authorized audience with another way to enjoy AFN programming, that is also delivered by satellite to the worldwide audience, by using a device connected to the internet.

## Key features

- American news and information
- Entertainment programming
- For overseas US military families
- Internet-based streaming
- Alternative to satellite delivery

## What do users think of AFN Now?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Great for watching sports overseas
- 🙌 Excellent free content for service members

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and login issues
- 🤔 Limited content selection beyond sports
- 📺 Poor streaming quality and playback controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Blank screens and content not loading
- Constant log-outs and session limit issues
- Incompatibility with overseas locations

**Most requested features**

- Expand content beyond just sports
- Improve stability and reliability
- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Provide better playback controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 201)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afn-now/id1641316094/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bricks constantly

*2026-06-20, version 2.1.1*

Worst streaming app.  Please invest a little into the stability and reliability of this app.

### 1/5 — Worthless app

*2026-06-18, version 2.1.1*

The app currently says the content is only available to overseas military installations but I’m overseas, not using a VPN, and have my location on.  They need to do better.

Developer doesn’t heed the 1 star reviews, they’re there for a reason; morons.

### 1/5 — Evidently only works when connected to MWR wifi (but they keep that a secret until you call)

*2026-06-03*

When the app loads, it just shows a blank screen. After calling support number, they said that this was because my cellular data is a US company and it will only work when I connect to a wifi network on base. The support person seemed annoyed that I was calling, but they could just put that information on the app. Obviously it would be better if they could fix the app to use better geolocation than that, but in the meantime, they could just have a message appear clarifying the problem instead of a blank screen.

Just another example of how communism is bad. AFN has no motivation to explain itself so it doesn’t occur to them to explain themselves.

### 1/5 — Give us back the box!

*2026-05-12, version 2.1.1*

I’m sitting here watching a green screen. Yet again it’s not working and no one answers emails for assistance.  Please give us back the boxes. The app is awful and was not ready to be the only option for those living off base.

### 2/5 — LG tv

*2026-04-25, version 2.1.1*

Not available on the LG tv App Store

### 1/5 — Bring back FEN!

*2026-04-19, version 2.1.0*

This app is absolutely the worst I have ever experienced. From a satellite to online and basic TV shows like ABC News all of a sudden don’t have viewing rights. I have very fast internet, but that doesn’t stop this app from stopping constantly, and the picture quality is close to the 1920s. This is disheartening and AFN needs to do better for its military members and their families! Straight trash!!

### 1/5 — Only the Rest for the Best

*2026-04-07, version 2.1.0*

Total garbage, pain in the (back side) to log in, need to re-login every few hours and then when logging in again you receive a multi session error that kicks you out.  Black screens, frozen screens.  Even had my TV lock up and had to unplug the TV to reset things.

### 1/5 — Rating of 0 zero

*2026-03-14, version 2.1.0*

This app on the TV is not ready for prime time. I have to rescan a QR code every time I want to watch. And now it won’t even give me tat. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled three times. I also can’t mirror to my TV from my phone, why? AFN is not ready for 22 March. Big fail AFN!

### 1/5 — Pitiful

*2026-03-02, version 2.1.0*

I missed a lot of big events of the Olympics because the app refused to work. I would often get the audio, but not the video. You also cannot mirror the app from your phone to your smart TV. Poorly done.

### 1/5 — Please outsource and start over

*2026-02-28, version 2.1.0*

This app sucks the life out of anyone trying to use it.  Horribly ineffective, it gives America’s enemies hope to overcome our military if this what they would encounter in the battlespace.  There is no joy in using this piece of garbage.

## Frequently asked questions about AFN Now

### What is AFN Now?

AFN Now delivers top-rated American news, information, and entertainment programming from the American Forces Network. It's designed for authorized users stationed outside the United States, offering an internet-based way to access AFN content.

### Who can use AFN Now?

The app is exclusively for Defense Department employees and their immediate family members who are stationed with them outside of the United States, its territories, and possessions.

### How is AFN Now different from satellite delivery?

AFN Now provides an alternative method to enjoy AFN programming by using a device connected to the internet. This complements the traditional satellite delivery to the worldwide audience.

### Is AFN Now free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-04-21

The latest version contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.1.0 — 2025-07-08

Fixed minor ui bugs and performance improvements of app

### 2.0.1 — 2025-04-24

- Fixed minor bugs 
- Performance improvement

### 2.0 — 2025-04-18

- Player enhancement
- Minor bug fixes
- Performance enhancement

### 1.10 — 2025-03-05

- Minor Bug Fixes
- Performance Enhancement

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