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Updated July 2026
BBC America
BBC America
New Video Channel America, LLC
🎬 Entertainment

Whether you want more options like BBC America or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries#1

PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries by Public Broadcasting Service

Stream News, Movies, and Shows
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.9😐(356K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a vast library of award-winning documentaries, iconic series, and live local TV from your PBS station. Discover new shows and catch up on favorites across drama, news, history, science, and arts anytime, anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🎥 Excellent programming, especially documentaries
  • 🎨 High-quality, diverse content
  • 📺 Ability to watch shows on-demand
  • 🎬 Exclusive access to shows through Passport

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and resuming shows
  • 💰 Paywall for most content, even for donors
HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries#2

HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries by A+E Global Media

Watch your favorite TV series
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a vast library of popular HISTORY TV series and documentaries. Watch full episodes, catch up on seasons, and access exclusive clips. Create a profile to continue watching across devices.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Fascinating mystery
  • 👍 Diligent and dedicated team
  • 🎉 Exciting new discoveries
  • 🙌 Integrity and care for the work

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Slow progress
  • 🚨 Frequent commercial breaks
  • 🐛 Streaming issues and glitches
truTV#3

truTV by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Watch TV Shows & Movies
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.5😞(14K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream live sports, full episodes of popular TV shows, and movies on demand. Sign in with your TV provider to access content from truTV and enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

What We Love

  • 💡 Great content like Impractical Jokers and Adam Ruins Everything
  • 👍 Decent user interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Endless ad loops and poor ad integration
  • 📺 Inability to continue watching from where you left off

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Thirteen Explore
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Stream full episodes of popular PBS and THIRTEEN programs, including Masterpiece, Nature, and Frontline, directly to your iPhone and iPad. Access New York-centric shows and livestream THIRTEEN if you're in the NYC metro area. Cast content to your TV using Apple TV and Chromecast.

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Stream full episodes of Bravo showsWatch live TVAccess content via TV provider login
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Frndly TV
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Stream live and on-demand content from over 50 popular channels, including entertainment, lifestyle, and news. Enjoy a wide variety of programming at an affordable price.

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A&E: TV Shows That Matter
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Watch your favorite TV series
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Stream full episodes and clips of popular A&E TV series, including true crime, biography, and reality shows. Discover new binge-worthy content and catch up on entire seasons. Create a profile to continue watching across devices.

Stream full episodes and clipsCatch up on entire seasonsExclusive clips and deleted scenes
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Animal Planet GO
Animal Planet GO
Animal Planet GO
Watch with TV Provider
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Stream Animal Planet and other popular networks live or on-demand with your pay TV subscription. Access thousands of episodes from a variety of genres, including natural history, science, and food. New episodes are available the same day they air on TV.

Stream live TV from multiple networksAccess thousands of on-demand episodesNew episodes available same day as TV premiere
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