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Best Japanese TV Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the japanese tv category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Japanese TV Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NHK WORLD-JAPANNHK WORLD-JAPANFree3.8★ (507)NoNoSep 2026
2Doki TVDoki TVFree4.8★ (35)YesYesAug 2026
3Jme TVJme TVFree2.4★ (45)NoYesSep 2026
4Japan TV - 日本のテレビ - Japanese television onlineJapan TV - 日本のテレビ - Japanese television onlineFree2.2★ (29)NoNoAug 2026
5テレビ番組企画・生放送ジャパン JAPAN RADIO TVテレビ番組企画・生放送ジャパン JAPAN RADIO TVFree2.6★ (8)NoYesAug 2026
6Pick TV - Watch live TVPick TV - Watch live TVFree—NoNoJul 2026
7AsianCrush - Movies & TVAsianCrush - Movies & TVFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesSep 2026
8ABEMA(アベマ) 新しい未来のTVABEMA(アベマ) 新しい未来のTVFree3.6★ (304)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Japanese TV

NHK WORLD-JAPAN#1

NHK WORLD-JAPAN by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

Editor's Choice
📡 News
3.8😐(507 ratings)
Free
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Access global news and information about Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online content. This international service offers live streaming, catch-up programs, and on-demand content in multiple languages, with emergency alerts available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 High-quality live streaming
  • 👍 Informative and balanced news coverage
  • 🌍 Provides window into Japanese culture and events
  • 💡 Useful for learning Japanese

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔇 Poor audio and video quality, especially on mobile networks
  • 🚫 Lack of Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
Doki TV#2

Doki TV by Glocal Digital Inc

Watch Japanese TV shows here!
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8(35 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream a wide variety of Japanese television shows and movies, including dramas, variety shows, and horror films, all with English subtitles. New content is added monthly and available in HD.

Jme TV#3

Jme TV by NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc.

Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
2.4😞(45 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a comprehensive library of Japanese video-on-demand content. This service offers a diverse range of entertainment programs suitable for the whole family, sourced from various content providers.

What We Love

  • 📺 Access to Japanese programming and NHK content
  • 🎬 Good variety of dramas and movies with some English subtitles
  • 📰 Live streaming channels with news and variety shows
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational content for children available
  • 🌍 Official legal way to watch Japanese TV internationally
  • 💬 Bilingual interface (English and Japanese options)

Room to Improve

  • 🐢 Extremely slow app performance and frequent freezing
  • 🎥 Poor video quality, dark and washed-out picture
  • 💾 No recording/DVR capability for live programs
  • 📺 Very limited on-demand content compared to predecessor
  • 💰 Expensive subscription ($25-30/month, $250-350/year)
  • 📝 Lack of subtitles (Japanese and English) for most content
  • ⏰ Inconvenient scheduling for North American time zones
  • 🔄 Inconsistent app interface across platforms (Web, iOS, Apple TV, Android)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and login errors
  • 📱 Limited device compatibility (no Samsung TV, no Chromecast)
  • 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
  • ❌ Cannot resume watching from where you left off
  • 🎭 Outdated and repetitive content library
  • 📞 Poor customer support and communication

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FAQ about Japanese TV

What are the best japanese tv apps for iPhone?
NHK WORLD-JAPAN tops our japanese tv apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 507 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top japanese tv apps we rank are free to download, including NHK WORLD-JAPAN and Doki TV.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ japanese tv apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the international service of Japan's public broadcaster NHK. It provides global audiences with the latest information on Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online platforms.
The app offers live streaming of TV and radio, 7-day catch-up programming, and on-demand video and audio content. It covers the latest news on Japan and Asia, as well as cultural programs.

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