Best Streaming TV Video Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good streaming tv video apps. We benchmark 241+ 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 Streaming TV Video Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Xfinity StreamXfinity StreamFree4.6★ (269K)YesNoNov 2026
2VideoCast: Chromecast & TVVideoCast: Chromecast & TVFree4.3★ (4.6K)YesYesNov 2026
3Chromecaster: Get Streaming TVChromecaster: Get Streaming TVFree4.1★ (16K)YesYesNov 2026
4Streaming TVStreaming TVFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Hulu: Stream TV shows & moviesHulu: Stream TV shows & moviesFree4.6★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
6TV AssistTV AssistFree4.3★ (10K)YesYesNov 2026
7YouTube TVYouTube TVFree3.6★ (60K)YesNoNov 2026
8w.tv - Live Streaming appw.tv - Live Streaming appFree3.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Streaming TV Video

Xfinity Stream#1

Xfinity Stream by Comcast

Live TV, On Demand, & DVR
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😞(269K 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
VideoCast: Chromecast & TV#2

VideoCast: Chromecast & TV by Qubrid Inc.

Cast & stream web video to TV
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.3😞(4.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream web videos, music, and photos from your mobile device to your TV or speakers. Enjoy built-in ad blocking and full remote control for a seamless viewing experience. Play content on your device with Picture in Picture and background audio.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fantastic service
  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 🚀 Brilliant app
  • 👍 Simple to connect
  • 👍 Works well

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Stopped casting
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🐛 Can't create an account
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Useless
  • 🐛 Doesn't cast anything
  • 🐛 Doesn't work anymore
  • 🐛 Continuously freezing and crashing
  • 🐛 Always have issues casting
  • 🐛 Doesn't work most of the time
  • 🐛 So many bugs
  • 🐛 Doesn't connect
  • 🐛 Doesn't cast videos from third party websites
  • 🐛 Fake and gay
  • 🐛 Doesn't work at all
  • 🐛 Doesn't cast Twitch streams
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Awful
  • 🐛 Doesn't work anymore
  • 🐛 Doesn't cast local photos/videos to Chromecast
  • 🐛 Can't create an account
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
Chromecaster: Get Streaming TV#3

Chromecaster: Get Streaming TV by TV Cast Pte. Ltd.

Web Video Cast To Smart TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1😞(16K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream web videos, photos, and music from your device to your TV. Enjoy your media on the big screen with HD and 4K quality. Offers full playback controls and cloud integration for easy access to your content.

What We Love

  • 💡 Useful for casting photos and videos
  • 👍 Easy to connect to Chromecast

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 💰 Overly aggressive upselling of premium features
  • 🚫 Limited functionality without paying for premium
  • 🤔 Unclear if it's an official Google product

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FAQ about Streaming TV Video

What are the best streaming tv video apps for iPhone?
Xfinity Stream tops our streaming tv video apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 269K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top streaming tv video apps we rank are free to download, including Xfinity Stream and VideoCast: Chromecast & TV.
Xfinity Stream shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 241+ streaming tv video apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.