Best Japanese TV Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the japanese tv category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Japanese TV Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Doki TVDoki TVFree4.8★ (35)YesYesAug 2026
2Jme TVJme TVFree2.5★ (48)NoYesOct 2026
3Japan TV - 日本のテレビ - Japanese television onlineJapan TV - 日本のテレビ - Japanese television onlineFree2.2★ (29)NoNoOct 2026
4AsianCrush - Movies & TVAsianCrush - Movies & TVFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesNov 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)NoYesOct 2026
6NHK WORLD-JAPANNHK WORLD-JAPANFree3.8★ (514)NoNoNov 2026
7Amasian TV: Free Movies & TVAmasian TV: Free Movies & TVFree4.2★ (40)YesNoOct 2026
8Fine TV・リモコンスティックFine TV・リモコンスティックFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Japanese TV

Doki TV#1

Doki TV by Glocal Digital Inc

Watch Japanese TV shows here!
Editor's Choice
🎬 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.

2.5😞(48 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a wide variety of Japanese entertainment programs, including dramas, movies, and live channels. This service offers a legal way to watch Japanese content internationally with bilingual interface options.

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?
Doki TV tops our japanese tv apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 35 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top japanese tv apps we rank are free to download, including Doki TV and Jme TV.
Doki TV shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ japanese tv apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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