Best Now alternatives: apps like Now: Playing

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Now is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Now

Movie Nerd: Movie & TV Tracker#1

Movie Nerd: Movie & TV Tracker by Tony Fonseca

Who’s in it and where to watch
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
5.0(10 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you discover details about movies, TV shows, and people, and track your viewing history. It offers features like cast information, streaming availability, and personalized watchlists. You can also compare heights and find new content based on your preferences.

Hue Haunted House#3

Hue Haunted House by iMakeStuff

Haunted House for Philips Hue
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
3.7😐(47 ratings)
$6.99
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Create immersive, unpredictable sound and lightscapes for a spooky atmosphere. Choose from a variety of chilling themes, each with unique audio effects and synchronized lighting to enhance your haunted experience.

What We Love

  • 🎃 Great for Halloween atmosphere
  • 🎶 Excellent sound effects
  • 💡 Customizable effects
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🏠 Creates immersive experiences
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • ✨ Impressive light synchronization
  • 🚀 Works well with Hue system
  • 🔊 Good with external speakers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Does not work with new Hue Bridge Pro
  • 🐛 Does not connect to Hue Bridge+
  • 🐛 Inconsistent light synchronization
  • 🐛 Limited bulb control
  • 🐛 AirPlay 2 issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🔌 Lacks Chromecast support
  • 💡 Needs more scenes
  • 💡 No automatic scene cycling
  • 💡 Limited IKEA bulb support

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