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Means TV

Means TV

Worker-Owned Entertainment

405 ratings
51 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
📡 News
Free
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Released
February 17, 2020
Updated
September 8, 2026

Developer

means, llc
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About

This worker-owned streaming service offers an ad-free library of independent movies, original shows, documentaries, and news. It provides a curated, ethically sourced content experience without algorithmic recommendations or data tracking.

✓Worker-owned and ad-free platform
✓Expansive library of movies, shows, and documentaries
✓Independent news content
✓Ethically sourced and human-curated library
✓Strict data privacy policy
✓Stream on multiple devices and smart TVs
✓New content added regularly
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What users say about Means TV

Reviews of Means TV are mostly positive: the Entertainment app is rated 5.0/5 from 405 App Store ratings. What users like most: worker-owned cooperative business model, quality leftist news and documentary content. Top complaints: declining content volume and frequency, frequent app crashes and bugs. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✊Worker-owned cooperative business model
  • 📰Quality leftist news and documentary content
  • 🎯Anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist perspective
  • 💰Fair compensation for creators
  • 🎬Diverse range of educational content
  • 🎧Background playback and offline download features
  • 🎨Clean and simple app design
  • 📺Means Morning News highly praised
  • 🌍Unique alternative to mainstream media
  • 💪Supports independent creators

Negative things

  • 📉Declining content volume and frequency
  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔄Poor session persistence across devices
  • ⚠️Inconsistent video playback issues
  • 🔐Login functionality problems
  • 🎮Difficult navigation and UI
  • ⏸️Media controls not fully functional
  • 📱Apple TV app performance issues
  • 🔍Limited content discovery features
  • ⏱️Slow app performance on older devices
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What's New in Means TV

3.36.0

September 8, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly subscription

Monthly subscription

$9.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Good platform brilliant content

Brilliant content that gives insight to the problems of this world and how we can go about fixing them.
NNerdyAussie

Starting to grow and letting us know

I love seeing positive leftest news, documentaries and analysis of the news that is normally ignored about unions coops and the environment. I feel good paying for creators who are as excited about making a caring sharing world as I am!
GLgurt big lush

Honestly needs more content

Im really craving more socialist content and when I found MeanTv i was really excited. But the longer ive been a member, even the daily news has become shorter and not daily. Please make more content I won’t cancel my subscription because its important to support the content that is out there. But it is getting harder to recommend this to others.
4-26 edit: still needs more content. Especially in the daily news category. A CONSISTENT morning news. Maybe an evening news
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MMMarch maddingness

Honestly needs more content

Im really craving more socialist content and when I found MeanTv i was really excited. But the longer ive been a member, even the daily news has become shorter and not daily. Please make more content I won’t cancel my subscription because its important to support the content that is out there. But it is getting harder to recommend this to others
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MMMarch maddingness

No confusion here.

I enjoy starting my day with a cuppa tea and the truth. Thanks Means TV!
TTLFrigga
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Picture-in-Picture mode causes audio duplication and video disappearance

Bug

App requires restart when switching between devices

Bug

Video playback fails with HTTP 500 error

Bug

Cannot exit app and return to previous position

Bug

Video plays without picture on some devices

Bug

Subscription button non-functional

Bug

App crashes on iPhone 12 Pro Max

Bug

Slow performance on older Apple TVs

Bug

Sign-in required repeatedly across devices

Bug

App doesn't return to last watched position

Bug
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Requested Features

13 requests

Consistent daily news programming (morning and evening)

Feature

Playback speed controls (2x, 3x speed)

Feature

Remember watch position and resume playback

Feature

Comprehensive subtitle/closed caption support

Feature

Creator channel navigation from video player

Feature

Filter to show only subscribed creators

Feature

Mark videos as watched

Feature

Disable auto-play option

Feature

UI refresh for better navigation efficiency

Feature

Lighthearted non-political content (cooking shows, kids programs, meditation)

Feature

Book review series on critical theory

Feature

Spacebar pause functionality

Feature

Video download capability for offline viewing

Feature

FAQ

What is Means TV?

Means TV is a worker-owned and ad-free streaming service dedicated to providing an alternative to corporate-controlled media. It features a constantly expanding library of independent movies, original shows, documentaries, and news content.

What kind of content can I find on Means TV?

You can find a diverse range of content including independent films, original television shows, documentaries, and daily news with an independent voice. The library is ethically sourced and human-curated, avoiding algorithmic recommendations.

How much does Means TV cost?

Means TV offers an auto-renewing subscription on a monthly or yearly basis. Payments are managed through your iTunes Account and pricing can vary by region, confirmed before purchase within the app.

Can I watch Means TV on my TV or other devices?

Yes, you can watch Means TV on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. It also supports streaming on the big screen using AirPlay, Chromecast, or your Smart TV.

How is Means TV different from other streaming services?

Means TV is unique because it is 100% worker-owned and subscriber-funded, free from venture capital or corporate influence. It prioritizes an ad-free experience, strict data privacy, and human-curated content over algorithmic tracking.