# Archive Watch — Archive.org, but for your TV! > Public domain film and TV streaming from Internet Archive. (iPhone/iPad app by Learning is Change, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archive-watch/id6776697407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Learning is Change, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490209731) - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archive-watch/id6776697407/reviews.md ## What is Archive Watch? Archive Watch turns the Internet Archive's vast public-domain moving-image collection into a cinematheque you can wander from your couch — feature films, classic television, silent cinema, animation, newsreels, and the strange, wonderful world of vintage commercials and ephemeral film. Every title is presented with the care of a great repertory house: real posters, cast, synopses, and genres, so a 1920s silent and a 1950s sci-fi B-movie look as considered as anything on a modern streaming service. LIVE CHANNELS — A REAL TV GUIDE - A programmed, scrolling channel guide: see what's on now and next - Tune in and it plays straight through, one title rolling into the next - Vintage public-domain commercials play between programs — the 1990s-TV feel - Build your own channel from any mix of genre, type, and era A REPERTORY HOUSE, NOT A FEED - Hand-curated shelves alongside the most-watched titles from the Archive - Browse by decade, genre, and collection - Classic TV with real series, seasons, and episodes - Surprise Me — for when you'd rather be delighted than decide BUILT FOR THE LIVING ROOM - Native Apple TV experience, full-screen and focus-driven - Resume right where you left off - Search with the Siri Remote or your voice - Favorites and playlists in your Library - Cartoon Mode, Party Play, and a cover-art screensaver FREE, AND RESPECTFUL OF YOU - No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads - No account required to watch - No tracking, no analytics — nothing about you is collected - Optional Sign in with Apple syncs your favorites and progress across your household's Apple TVs using your own iCloud All content is sourced from the public domain via the Internet Archive. Metadata and artwork come from TMDb, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and the Library of Congress. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. If you'd rather wander a well-stocked repository of curated cinema than doomscroll a recommendation feed, Archive Watch is for you. ## Key features - Public domain film and TV streaming - Live programmed channels - Customizable channels - Detailed film and TV show information - Browse by decade, genre, and collection - Surprise Me feature - No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archive-watch/id6776697407/reviews.md ### 5/5 — A perfect way to explore vintage videos *2026-09-03* Having an interface to browse internet archive videos via Apple TV is amazing. There is so much content to check out. **Developer response:** I’m so glad you like it! Exploring these old movies, tv shows, and ephemera from my couch was exactly why I made the app. Happy streaming! ### 5/5 — EXCELLENT! *2026-09-03* For Archive viewers, this is SO Much easier to find flicks and tv shows on archive, org compare to the regular search. Well done! Let us know in the website announcement if you need beta testers. ### 2/5 — Broken *2026-08-16* Latest update will not play any films. **Developer response:** I’m so sorry to hear that you are having trouble playing on the latest build. The brand new version was just released on 08/28/2026. Stability (and customization of the video and captions) will be much improved! Thanks so much for the feedback! ## Frequently asked questions about Archive Watch ### What kind of content can I watch on Archive Watch? Archive Watch offers a wide range of public-domain content, including feature films, classic television series, silent cinema, animation, newsreels, vintage commercials, and ephemeral films. ### Does Archive Watch have ads? No, Archive Watch is completely free of ads, subscriptions, and in-app purchases. It is designed to be a respectful viewing experience without any tracking or analytics. ### Can I create my own TV channels with Archive Watch? Yes, you can build your own personalized channel by selecting any mix of genres, types, and eras of content available on the platform. ### Is Archive Watch available on multiple devices? Archive Watch is built for the living room and is available on Apple TV. It also supports iPhone and iPad devices, offering a native experience across them. ### How often is Archive Watch updated? The latest version of Archive Watch is 1.1, and it was last updated on July 1, 2026. The app is developed by Learning is Change, Inc. ### What is the age rating for Archive Watch? Archive Watch has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in classic and public domain entertainment. ### Can I sync my progress and favorites across devices with Archive Watch? Yes, you can optionally sign in with Apple to sync your favorites and viewing progress across your household's Apple TVs using your iCloud account. ### What makes Archive Watch different from a typical streaming feed? Archive Watch is designed as a 'repertory house, not a feed.' It offers hand-curated shelves and a programmed channel guide, providing a more considered and delightful way to discover content than a recommendation algorithm. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.42.5 — 2026-09-07 tvOS 27 audio fix: films are now delivered as fragmented video, which resolves audio dropping out a few minutes into playback on the newest Apple TV software. Playback resilience, captions, and resume are unchanged. ### 1.41 — 2026-09-02 Watch Together — SharePlay comes to Archive Watch Watch any film in perfect sync with friends and family. Pick a title, tap Watch Together, and start the FaceTime call right from the app — no need to set the call up first. Pause, seek, or resume and everyone follows along, and if someone's connection slows down the group waits for them. Sessions move between devices: start on your iPhone and carry the call to your iPad, your Mac, or your Apple TV. iPad is now its own experience: - A genuine two-column layout, not a stretched phone screen. - Synopses and reviews stay comfortable instead of running the full width of the display. - Controls and selectors are sized for the iPad rather than blown up. iPhone fixes: - Search filters can now be reached and used. - The Play button offers Resume when you're partway through a film. - Text no longer loses its first character on Detail screens. - Settings stays where you are when you flip a toggle, instead of jumping back to the top. - More controls are properly labelled for VoiceOver. Everywhere: - Artwork is never stretched or cropped to fit — posters are shown at their own proportions, and Home features professionally designed artwork. - Reviews and descriptions are readable in full. - Hundreds of titles corrected: better cast lists, accurate ratings, and films sorted into the right categories. ### 1.4 — 2026-08-28 Major update for captions and individual controls over which Archive.org video plays. The videos should play much more quickly as well! ### 1.3 — 2026-08-12 Brand-new caption engine that pulls from Open Subtitles, on-device transcription, and AI-assisted transcription. Also, updates to Airplay functionality! ### 1.2 — 2026-07-21 - Verified playback: every film and show on your home screen and shelves is checked to play correctly — no more dead links front and center. - 1,000+ documentaries: the Documentary category was nearly empty; it now holds over a thousand real documentaries, from newsreels to feature-length films. - Accurate details: corrected runtimes and categories across the catalog, so a short is a short and a feature is a feature. - Fresh on return: the app now updates its catalog when you come back after a while away, instead of showing a stale library. - Steadier sync and playback across all your devices. ## More apps by Learning is Change, Inc. - [Bsky Dreams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsky-dreams/id6760909675) - [Tidbits Trivia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidbits-trivia/id6782202277) All apps by Learning is Change, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/490209731 ## Related topics [archive](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/archive) · [archive org](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/archive-org) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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