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Best Paid Streaming Service Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good paid streaming service apps. We benchmark 250+ 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 Paid Streaming Service Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Xfinity StreamXfinity StreamFree4.6★ (260K)YesNoOct 2026
2YouTube TVYouTube TVFree3.6★ (60K)YesNoOct 2026
3Howdy: Streaming Movies & TVHowdy: Streaming Movies & TVFree4.7★ (475)YesNoOct 2026
4Streaming BestStreaming BestFree5.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
5Plasma StreamingPlasma StreamingFree3.2★ (25)NoNoSep 2026
6Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVPluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVFree4.8★ (1.6M)YesNoOct 2026
7Xumo Play: Stream TV & MoviesXumo Play: Stream TV & MoviesFree4.6★ (4.1K)YesNoOct 2026
8SOOP - Live StreamingSOOP - Live StreamingFree4.2★ (756)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Paid Streaming Service

Xfinity Stream#1

Xfinity Stream by Comcast

Live TV, On Demand, & DVR
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😞(260K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream live TV channels, On Demand content, and DVR recordings from your Xfinity or NOW TV service. Watch thousands of shows and movies, download content for offline viewing, and schedule recordings remotely.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient to watch on the go
  • 👍 Ability to watch live TV and recordings
  • 🚀 Useful for traveling and watching on mobile devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable streaming and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface and navigation
  • 🐛 Unauthorized device access and login issues
YouTube TV#2

YouTube TV by Google

Watch & DVR Live TV
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
3.6😐(60K ratings)
FreeAds
#22in Entertainment
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Stream live TV from over 100 networks without a cable box. Record your favorite shows with unlimited cloud DVR storage and share accounts with family. Cancel your monthly membership anytime.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great alternative to cable
  • 👍 Lots of channel options
  • 👍 Sports features like key plays
  • 👍 Ability to record shows
  • 👍 Ability to access on the go
  • 👍 Cheaper than cable

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Playback issues like freezing and audio problems
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding and managing recorded shows
  • 🐛 Inconsistent volume levels
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior on various devices
  • 💰 Expensive for the value provided
  • 🔍 Missing some popular channels

More Paid Streaming Service apps to explore

FAQ about Paid Streaming Service

What are the best paid streaming service apps for iPhone?
Xfinity Stream tops our paid streaming service apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 260K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top paid streaming service apps we rank are free to download, including Xfinity Stream and YouTube TV.
Xfinity Stream shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ paid streaming service apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.