Best Discovery Channel Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good discovery channel apps. We benchmark 243+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Discovery Channel Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1discovery+ | Stream TV Showsdiscovery+ | Stream TV ShowsFree4.9★ (921K)YesYesNov 2026
2Discovery GODiscovery GOFree4.7★ (35K)YesNoNov 2026
3Discovery en Español GODiscovery en Español GOFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesNoNov 2026
4HISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesHISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesFree4.6★ (1.8K)YesNoNov 2026
5Travel ChannelTravel ChannelFree4.8★ (22K)YesNoNov 2026
6ID GO - Stream Live TVID GO - Stream Live TVFree4.8★ (78K)YesNoNov 2026
7Animal Planet GOAnimal Planet GOFree4.8★ (12K)YesNoNov 2026
8PBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesPBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesFree4.9★ (357K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Discovery Channel

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows#1

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows by Discovery Communications

Watch original series & movies
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.9😐(921K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in Entertainment
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Stream a vast library of original series and popular shows from top TV brands. Explore content across genres like Food, Home, True Crime, and Paranormal. Enjoy features like Continue Watching and My List for a personalized viewing experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app but disorganized
  • 👍 Love the shows
  • 👍 Affordable plans
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Lots of content
  • 👍 Paranormal and true crime shows

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Clunky search
  • 🐛 Long load times
  • 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent episode uploads
  • 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Constant login issues
  • 🐛 No download option
  • 🐛 Cluttered 'Continue Watching' list
  • 🐛 Lack of Chromecast/TV integration
Discovery GO#2

Discovery GO by Discovery Communications

Watch with TV Provider
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😞(35K ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

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
4.6😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream thousands of hours of your favorite Discovery en Español series and documentaries in Spanish, anytime and anywhere. Access new episodes simultaneously with their broadcast and enjoy full seasons without interruption. Requires a TV provider subscription and is available in the United States.

What We Love

  • 💯 Excellent content
  • 🎥 Great entertainment
  • 🙌 Convenient to use
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🤖 Compatibility issues
  • 📺 Lack of Apple TV support
  • 🔍 Search function not working
  • ⏱️ Too many ads/commercials

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FAQ about Discovery Channel

What are the best discovery channel apps for iPhone?
discovery+ | Stream TV Shows tops our discovery channel apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 921K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top discovery channel apps we rank are free to download, including discovery+ | Stream TV Shows and Discovery GO.
discovery+ | Stream TV Shows shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ discovery channel apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.