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Best Science Channel Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 245+ science channel apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Science Channel Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Science Channel GOScience Channel GOFree4.7★ (5.2K)YesNoSep 2026
2Discovery GODiscovery GOFree4.7★ (35K)YesNoSep 2026
3VBIC Science ChannelVBIC Science ChannelFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
4SYFYSYFYFree4.6★ (17K)YesNoSep 2026
5HISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesHISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesNoSep 2026
6Travel ChannelTravel ChannelFree4.8★ (22K)YesNoSep 2026
7Science NowScience NowFree4.6★ (140)YesYesSep 2026
8Science News & DiscoveriesScience News & DiscoveriesFree4.5★ (1.7K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Science Channel

Science Channel GO#1

Science Channel GO by Discovery Communications

Watch with TV Provider
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(5.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream your favorite Science Channel shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including Discovery and TLC. Watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and enjoy thousands of on-demand episodes. Requires a pay TV subscription to access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free content
  • 📺 Wide range of shows
  • 💻 Accessible on multiple devices
  • 👍 Useful app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Requires TV provider login
  • 📺 Too many commercials
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔌 Continuous playback drains battery
  • 🔒 Unreliable TV provider authentication
Discovery GO#2

Discovery GO by Discovery Communications

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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

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FAQ about Science Channel

What are the best science channel apps for iPhone?
Science Channel GO tops our science channel apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top science channel apps we rank are free to download, including Science Channel GO and Discovery GO.
Science Channel GO shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ science channel apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Science Channel GO app allows you to stream your favorite Science Channel shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including Discovery, Travel Channel, and TLC. You can watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and access thousands of on-demand episodes.
To access content on the Science Channel GO app, you need to link your pay TV provider, which can be a cable, satellite, telco, or live TV streaming service. The app is free with your pay TV subscription.

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