Comparison

Discovery GO vs NHRA.tv

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
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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

NHRA.tv

Stream live drag racing events directly to your phone. Access over 600 hours of live racing content from the fastest motorsport. Never miss an event with this dedicated streaming app.

Highlights
  • Live event streaming
  • Over 600 hours of content
  • Motorsport focus
  • Direct from the source
Features
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Get more racing straight from the source with the all new NHRA.TV app. Never miss a race with the latest event streamed right to your phone. NHRA.TV brings the fastest, most explosive motorsport to you. More than 600 hours of live racing content. Terms of Use: https://nhra.tv/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Discovery GO4 screens
NHRA.tv3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discovery GO at none against NHRA.tv's 2. Discovery GO also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 1.1K). NHRA.tv's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. NHRA.tv sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Discovery GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Discovery GO against 4.6 for NHRA.tv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discovery GO has 35K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 38% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Discovery GO versus NHRA.tv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscovery GONHRA.tv
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better4.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB108 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDiscovery CommunicationsNational Hot Rod Association

Customer experience

Discovery GO

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

NHRA.tv

All ratings1,087 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative58.3%

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

NHRA.tv

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Just like being at the track
  • 🚀 Best way to watch NHRA Drag Racing
  • 🚀 The app has become a first rate platform to see drag racing at its best
  • 👍 Love that I have NHRA.tv action in my home!!!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Contradiction in login/signup messages
  • 🐛 Glitches and app not working
  • 🐛 Grainy video, feels like 1960s broadcast
  • 🐛 Audio goes in and out
  • 🐛 Can't cast live broadcast to larger screen

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

NHRA.tv

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working, can't watch races
  • Subscription issues, can't access content after paying
  • Video not available, only audio playback

Requested features

3 requests
  • Download races to watch offline
  • More sound when pro classes run
  • Dedicated camera shots at starting line, burnouts, and finish line

In-app purchases

None

Discovery GO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NHRA.tv

One-time2
  • NHRA.tv Event Pass$18.99
  • Weekly Pass$24.99

Questions

Is Discovery GO free?
Discovery GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NHRA.tv free?
NHRA.tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Discovery GO or NHRA.tv?
Discovery GO is rated higher. Discovery GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while NHRA.tv averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Discovery GO or NHRA.tv have ads?
Discovery GO shows ads; NHRA.tv does not.
Which is updated more often, Discovery GO or NHRA.tv?
Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and NHRA.tv every 6 weeks. Most recently, Discovery GO was updated on November 3, 2026 and NHRA.tv on November 2, 2026.

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