# Means TV — Worker-Owned Entertainment > Worker-owned, ad-free streaming service with independent films, shows, and news. (iPhone/iPad app by means, llc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/means-tv/id1490462989 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [means, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490462988) - Category: Entertainment, News - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 368 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 67 MB - Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish and 21 more - Released: 2020-02-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/means-tv/id1490462989/reviews.md ## What is Means TV? Nearly all film and television made in the United States is produced by just 5 corporations. Means TV is here to change that. Means TV is 100% worker-owned and ad-free, with a constantly expanding library of movies, original shows, documentaries, news and more. Reasons you’ll love Means TV: - A premium ad-free experience. - Totally independent and completely subscriber funded. No venture capital or rich guys pulling the strings. - Access to daily news content with an independent voice. - Ethically sourced and human-curated library of content from around the world. No algorithms telling you what to watch or tracking your habits. - A strict data privacy policy. We’ll never sell your data to make a quick buck. - Watch at home or on the go. Enjoy Means TV on the big screen using AirPlay, Chromecast, or your Smart TV. - We’re adding new content all the time! Browse new titles or search for your favorites, and stream videos right on your smartphone, tablet or computer. - A subscription to Means TV helps to build a long-standing, worker-owned media infrastructure that reflects and empowers working class people. SUBSCRIBE: To access all features and content you can subscribe to Means TV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* *All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Means TV offers an auto-renewing subscription: You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing can vary be region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. Monthly Subscription automatically renews unless canceled within 24-hours of the end of the current billing period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. View renewal date, manage, or cancel subscription any time in Apple ID account settings. For more information see our: Terms of Service: https://means.tv/pages/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://means.tv/pages/privacy-policy ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month | | Annual Subscription | $109.99 | per year | ## What do users think of Means TV? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✊ 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 **Cons** - 📉 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Picture-in-Picture mode causes audio duplication and video disappearance - App requires restart when switching between devices - Video playback fails with HTTP 500 error - Cannot exit app and return to previous position - Video plays without picture on some devices - Subscription button non-functional - App crashes on iPhone 12 Pro Max - Slow performance on older Apple TVs - Sign-in required repeatedly across devices - App doesn't return to last watched position **Most requested features** - Consistent daily news programming (morning and evening) - Playback speed controls (2x, 3x speed) - Remember watch position and resume playback - Comprehensive subtitle/closed caption support - Creator channel navigation from video player - Filter to show only subscribed creators - Mark videos as watched - Disable auto-play option - UI refresh for better navigation efficiency - Lighthearted non-political content (cooking shows, kids programs, meditation) - Book review series on critical theory - Spacebar pause functionality - Video download capability for offline viewing ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/means-tv/id1490462989/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Starting to grow and letting us know *2026-04-25* 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! ### 5/5 — Honestly needs more content *2026-04-18* 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 ### 3/5 — Honestly needs more content *2025-11-11* 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 ### 5/5 — No confusion here. *2025-09-25, version 3.27.0* I enjoy starting my day with a cuppa tea and the truth. Thanks Means TV! ### 5/5 — Good app. Great content. *2025-06-25* The app is the "icing on the cake." It’s their excellent content, and the fact it's coming from a worker-owned co-op, that makes this worth five stars. ### 5/5 — Good app. Great content. *2025-06-20* The app is the "icing on the cake." It's the excellent content, and the fact it's coming from a worker-owned co-op, makes this worth five stars. ### 5/5 — P E R F E C T *2025-05-28, version 3.23.0* ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Valuable resource ! *2025-05-24, version 3.23.0* Amazing selection of content ### 5/5 — True Antifascist Media *2025-05-10, version 3.22.0* This platform is perfect for socialists, anarchists, and basically all anti capitalists. Revolution is the Resolution 🔨🚩✊ ### 5/5 — Accurate information for once *2025-05-08* Fantastic news coverage, highly educational content, worked owned and operated. I’d give it more stars if I could. ## Frequently asked questions about Means TV ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.35.0 — 2026-07-30 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ### 3.31.0 — 2026-03-28 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ### 3.30.0 — 2026-01-06 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ### 3.28.0 — 2025-10-21 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ### 3.27.0 — 2025-09-16 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ## Apps similar to Means TV | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [OVID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540) | 4.8 (41) | Free | Entertainment | | [Fandor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fandor/id1579502333) | 3.4 (37) | Free | Entertainment | | [Troma NOW!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troma-now/id1568473401) | 4.9 (139) | Free | Entertainment | | [IndieFlix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indieflix/id919741804) | 4.2 (51) | Free | Entertainment | | [Arrow Video Channel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-video-channel/id1531918842) | 4.8 (148) | Free | Entertainment | | [NoBudge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469) | 5.0 (24) | Free | Entertainment | ## Related topics [means tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/means-tv) · [means](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/means) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*