Best National Geographic TV Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the national geographic 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 National Geographic TV Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1HISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesHISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesNoOct 2026
2Animal Planet GOAnimal Planet GOFree4.8★ (12K)YesNoOct 2026
3Travel ChannelTravel ChannelFree4.8★ (22K)YesNoOct 2026
4Discovery GODiscovery GOFree4.7★ (35K)YesNoOct 2026
5National Geographic DENational Geographic DEFree1.8★ (59)NoYesSep 2026
6Disney+Disney+Free4.6★ (2M)YesYesOct 2026
7PBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesPBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesFree4.9★ (356K)NoNoOct 2026
8National Geographic TravellerNational Geographic TravellerFree4.8★ (31)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for National Geographic TV

HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries#1

HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries by A+E Global Media

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4.6😊(1.7K ratings)
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Stream a vast library of popular HISTORY TV series and documentaries. Watch full episodes, catch up on seasons, and access exclusive clips. Create a profile to continue watching across devices.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Fascinating mystery
  • 👍 Diligent and dedicated team
  • 🎉 Exciting new discoveries
  • 🙌 Integrity and care for the work
  • 📺 Enjoyable to watch

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Slow progress
  • 🚨 Frequent commercial breaks
  • 🐛 Streaming issues and glitches
  • 🤯 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Limited access without cable subscription
Animal Planet GO#2

Animal Planet GO by Discovery Communications

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Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😐(12K ratings)
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Stream Animal Planet and other popular networks live or on-demand with your pay TV subscription. Access thousands of episodes from a variety of genres, including natural history, science, and food. New episodes are available the same day they air on TV.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient access to favorite shows
  • 👍 Large selection of content
  • 💕 Great for animal/nature enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🤯 Excessive ads and long commercial breaks
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Issues with provider login and authorization
Travel Channel#3

Travel Channel by The Travel Channel, L.L.C.

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✈️ Travel
4.8😞(22K ratings)
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Stream your favorite shows from Travel Channel and up to 14 other networks, including live TV and on-demand episodes. Access content from the Discovery family of networks with your pay TV subscription. New episodes are available the same day they premiere on TV.

What We Love

  • 👍 Awesome customer support
  • 💡 Ability to watch favorite shows

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Too many commercials
  • 🐛 Freezing and playback issues
  • 🔒 Authentication problems
  • 🤔 Missing episodes and content

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FAQ about National Geographic TV

What are the best national geographic tv apps for iPhone?
HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries tops our national geographic tv apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top national geographic tv apps we rank are free to download, including HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries and Animal Planet GO.
HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ national geographic tv apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.