Comparison

Discovery GO vs Watch OWN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Discovery GO

Stream your favorite Discovery shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including TLC and HGTV. Watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and enjoy thousands of episodes on demand. Requires a pay TV subscription to access.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV from multiple networks
  • Access thousands of on-demand episodes
  • Watch new episodes same day as TV premiere
  • Browse by genre
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Save shows with My List
Features
Read full description

Catch up with your favorite Discovery shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new Discovery GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including TLC, HGTV, Food Network and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access Discovery favorites like Gold Rush, Moonshiners, Bering Sea Gold, Deadliest Catch, Battle Bots, Street Outlaws, Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, Expedition Unknown, Alaska: The Last Frontier and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Home Town (HGTV), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC), Evil Lives Here (ID), Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With Discovery GO You Can: • Stream Discovery and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite Discovery series and specials including Gold Rush, Moonshiners, Bering Sea Gold, Deadliest Catch, Battle Bots, Street Outlaws, Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, Expedition Unknown, Alaska: The Last Frontier - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription. Features: • Stream live TV when you log in with your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

About

Watch OWN

Stream OWN shows and content from up to 14 additional networks, including TLC, HGTV, and ID. Access new episodes the same day they air on TV and enjoy thousands of on-demand episodes. Continue watching across devices and save favorites to your list.

Highlights
  • Stream OWN and 14+ networks live
  • Access thousands of on-demand episodes
  • New episodes same day as TV premiere
  • Browse by genre
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Save shows to My List
Features
Read full description

Catch up with your favorite OWN shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new Watch OWN app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including TLC, HGTV, ID and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access OWN favorites like Ready to Love, Love & Marriage: Huntsville, The Haves and the Have Nots, Queen Sugar, Put a Ring On It and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Flip or Flop (HGTV), 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (TLC), Evil Lives Here (ID), Naked and Afraid (Discovery) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With Watch OWN You Can: • Stream OWN and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite OWN series and specials including Ready to Love, Love & Marriage: Huntsville, The Haves and the Have Nots, Queen Sugar, Put a Ring On It - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription Features: • Stream live TV when you log in with your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

Screenshots

Discovery GO4 screens
Watch OWN4 screens

Verdict

The call

Discovery GO and Watch OWN both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Watch OWN's written reviews are positive against 37% of Discovery GO's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Discovery GO against 4.8 for Watch OWN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 41K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Discovery GO's written reviews are positive against 47% of Watch OWN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Discovery GO versus Watch OWN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscovery GOWatch OWN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings)4.8 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K41K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB96 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDiscovery CommunicationsOWN LLC

Customer experience

Discovery GO

All ratings34,842 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative56.3%

Watch OWN

All ratings40,833 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative38.6%

User reviews

Discovery GO

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great content library
  • 👍 Convenient on-the-go viewing
  • 💡 Ability to catch up on missed shows

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 📺 Excessive and repetitive commercials
  • 🔍 Difficulty resuming shows from where left off
  • 🔌 Inconsistent performance and streaming quality

Watch OWN

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Inspiring and empowering content
  • 📺 Convenient access to favorite shows
  • ❤️ Commitment to diverse voices and personal growth

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Excessive and repetitive commercials
  • 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and login issues
  • 🤔 Lack of features like rewind/fast-forward and episode tracking

Bugs and requests

Discovery GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently logs users out and requires re-authentication
  • Certain shows/episodes are inexplicably locked or unavailable
  • Playback issues when switching between devices or screens

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add skip/rewind functionality to bypass commercials
  • Improve progress tracking and resume playback
  • Provide an ad-free premium subscription option

Watch OWN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during commercial breaks
  • Inability to log in with certain cable providers
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce commercial frequency and duration
  • Implement better episode navigation and resume functionality
  • Expand provider options and improve login experience

In-app purchases

None

Discovery GO

No in-app purchases

None

Watch OWN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Discovery GO free?
Discovery GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watch OWN free?
Watch OWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Discovery GO or Watch OWN?
Watch OWN is rated higher. Discovery GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Watch OWN averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.
Do Discovery GO or Watch OWN have ads?
Both Discovery GO and Watch OWN show ads.
Which is updated more often, Discovery GO or Watch OWN?
Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Watch OWN every 6 weeks. Most recently, Discovery GO was updated on November 8, 2026 and Watch OWN on November 9, 2026.

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