Are you really tired of all the TV shows and movies that they show on TV channels ? Are you irritated with the ads that they show in the middle of an interesting movie? Well, you can gift yourself some luxury by recharging for paid streaming apps where you can watch exclusive movies and shows and that too without those irritating ads. In this article, we’ve sorted out some of the best paid streaming apps.

Best Paid Streaming Apps

Some of the best paid streaming apps with their benefits are as follows:

Netflix

Netflix is an online streaming service founded by Reed Hastings and  Marc Randolph in 1997. It is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA. It has been the favorite of all since its foundation. Netflix offers its services worldwide except in Mainland China, North Korea, Iran, Syria and Crimea due to local restrictions and US sanctions. Netflix is known for its original content. It released over 126 ‘Netflix Original’ content in 2016 which was more than any other network or cable channel.

Benefits

• Content can be streamed from a wide array of devices such as smartTVs, smartphones, tablets, iPads, iPhones, iPods, Xbox, PCs, PlayStation, etc.
• Original and exclusive TV shows and movies are available which won’t be available on any other platforms.
• Unlimited watching time for monthly subscriptions.
• Content is offered without any irritating ads.
• Content in Standard Definition, High Definition and Ultra-high Definition is available according to the plan selected.
• Wide range of exclusive documentaries, anime, horror, thriller, romance, fantasy, etc. can be streamed.
• Can be watched on upto 4 devices at a time according to the plans selected.
• Users can cancel whenever they wish to, there are no cancellation charges.
• Content can be downloaded on phone which can be viewed later when offline.
• Free trial for one month is available.

YouTube TV 

YouTube TV is an over-the-top (OTT) media i.e. it is available to users through the Internet. It is owned by Google and was launched in 2017. It is headquartered in San Bruno, California, USA. It offers online streaming of major broadcast and cable networks. It offers national and local sports, news, shows, etc. content. Content from over more than 70 channels such as HGTV, TNT, NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, ESPN, etc. One membership of YouTube TV costs $49.99 per month which can be used by upto 6 users. Ads are there as it is the live streaming of TV channels. Although you can record your shows and fast forward them during ads, but you cannot avoid ads completely.   

Benefits

• It can be streamed on a wide range of Internet connected devices such as smartphones, smartTVs, tablets, streaming media players, and PCs.
• It allows recording of content so that it can be watched anytime, anywhere.
• There are no cancellation charges.
• Can share one account with upto 6 other users.
• If you’re a YouTube Premium member, you can watch YouTube Originals on YouTube TV without ads.

Hulu

Hulu is an online streaming OTT service which was founded in October, 2007. It offers its services in USA and Japan so it is available in English and Japanese languages. It is owned by The Walt Disney Company and Comcast Corporation. Hulu offers content in many plans. Users can take up a plan wherein they get Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for $12.99 per month with no free trial with ads on Hulu. It also offers its own Hulu plan at $5.99 per month or $54.99 per month depending on the kind of services. There are also other bundles available such as Disney+ with Hulu with no ads or ESPN+ with Hulu, etc.

Benefits

• Unlimited content with one membership.
• Users can bundle up with different platforms such as Disney+, ESPN+, etc along with Hulu.
• The users can switch plans and cancel anytime they want.
• Users can record upto 50 hours of content and store on cloud on specific plans.

Prime Video

Prime Video also known as Amazon Prime Video is a popular online video streaming service owned by Amazon. It was launched in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA since then. It is also served worldwide except Mainland China, North Korea, Cuba, Syria and Iran. Amazon Prime Video UK had won ‘Broadcaster Of The Year’ in 2017. The video quality can improve upto 4K (Ultra-high Definition) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) depending on the type of streaming device. It offers its own original content along with movies, shows, documentaries from other famous production groups.

Benefits

• It can be viewed on many devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, digital media players (like Roku), video gaming consoles, tablets, etc.
• Its services are offered worldwide except a very few places.
• From one subscription, upto 3 devices can watch at a time.
• Users can download the content and watch it offline anywhere they go.
• Users have control over data while downloading.
• It is completely ad-free.
• Parental control is also available.
• With one membership, users get unlimited services with Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Delivery.
• Users get access to Amazon’s Original Content.

Hotstar Disney+ 

Disney+ Hotstar is an Indian over-the-top media service. It was launched in 2015. It is served in India, USA, UK, Canada and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers its subscription in two plans: VIP and Premium. Hotstar Disney+ VIP plan includes all Indian movies and TV shows. VIP plan also includes Hollywood movies dubbed in Hindi. Premium plan includes all Indian content as well as American shows. It also includes Hollywood movies dubbed and without dubbed.

Benefits

• Users can get access to both Hotstar and Disneys’ originals.
• It is offered in many languages such as Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali.
• Access to all Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Pixar, etc is given.
• Kids mode for kids content is also present.
• Even if you don’t take the membership, free access to some movies and shows is given.
• Live TV channels such as sports and news channels are also present.

HBO Max

HBO Max is an American online streaming service launched recently on May 27, 2020. It is over-the-top media streaming service. It is owned by WarnerMedia Direct, LLC. It is headquartered in Burbank, California, USA. It is only served in the US and in some US territories. It is based on WarnerMedia’s HBO Premium TV service and so HBO Max includes all its content as well as additional original content from WarnerMedia. It supports ad-content.

Benefits

• Access to all HBO movies, shows, documentaries, award-winning specials content is there.
• Unlimited access to some of the best and iconic TV shows such as Friends, Big Bang Theory, Preety Little Liars, Doctor Who, etc is given.
• Content from Warner Bros, DC and HBO is there.
• Apart from all these, HBO Max’s original and exclusive content can also be accessed.
• Recommendations of binge-worthy shows from other users can be found.
• Parental Controls available.
• Content can be downloaded and can be watched offline afterwards.

CBS All Access

CBS All Access is an American video streaming service launched in 2014. It offers its services in United States, Canada, and Australia. It is offered as ‘10 All Access’ in Australia. It is owned by CBS Interactive which is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS. It is headquartered in NewYork, USA. It has plans starting from $5.99 per month.

Benefits

• It can be accessed from smartphone, tablet, desktop, media players.
• Monthly subscriptions are available which can be cancelled anytime.
• If you happen to be a student, you can get 25% discount.
• Users get access to CBS Original content.
• Moreover, content from Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony Pictures Television, The Samuel Goldwyn, CBS Films is also made available in the service.
• Star Trek film series is also available in the service.
• Parental Controls available.
• Live channels such as CBS, CBSN, CBS Sports HQ, ET Live is available 24/7.
• Free trial available.

VRV 

VRV is an OTT video streaming service offered in the United States. It was launched in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. It is owned by Otter Media which is a subsidiary of WarnerMedia. It is known for its anime, gaming, drama and manga videos.

Benefits

• Gaming channels can be accessed.
• TV shows from Warner Bros., cartoons from Frederator Studios, anime from Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Mondo Media, Nickelodeon, etc. can be accessed.
• Gaming related content from Rooster Teeth is provided in the service.
• Content from various genres such as documentaries, animation, adult animation, horror, comedy, adventure, etc. is there.
• It works on various devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, and other media streaming devices such as Roku, PlayStation4, Xbox, etc.
• Documentaries from Curiosity Stream can be viewed.
• Content can be downloaded to watch offline later.
• Some content is free so you can access it even without subscription.

Fubo TV

Fubo TV is an American OTT service which offers television channels on internet. It offers live sports, international soccer, news, TV shows and movies. Sports include National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Soccer (MLS). It was launched in 2015 and is headquartered in NewYork City, USA. It offers its services only in United States, Canada and Spain. 

Benefits

• Can be streamed on various devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, PCs, etc.
• Content is offered in 4k High Definition Range (HDR).
• It contains content from popular platforms such as Fox Networks, Viacom Networks, Discovery Networks, etc.
• Free trial is available for 7 days.
• Content can be downloaded and can be watched offline.
• It offers television channels such as Comedy Central, BBC America, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Fox Soccer Plus, Fuse, FYI, Paramount Network, CNN, VH1, Bravo, etc.
• If you’re a sports lover, then Fubo TV is for you.
• Multiple screens at a time option is available according the plan you choose.

Apple TV Plus

Apple TV Plus is an online video streaming platform launched by Apple. It launched its services in November 2019. It is headquartered in Cupertino, California, USA. Apple TV Plus application comes pre-installed with all the iOS and tvOS devices.

Benefits

• It offers its own original content with the subscription.
• It is completely ad-free.
• Free trial for seven days can also be taken.
• No third party programs are there, the service offers purely original Apple’s content.
• New Apple Original content is released every month.
• Can be shared with family in only one subscription.
• If you buy a new Apple device, you get a free one year subscription (if you redeem the offer in 90 days).
• Users can download the content and watch it free when offline.
• Can be watched on many devices such as Roku, FireTV, Samsung SmartTV, PC, LG SmartTV, etc apart from Apple devices.
• The Apple Music’s student plan includes Apple TV Plus subscription for free.

Twitch

Twitch is a live video streaming service launched in June 2011. Twitch is operated by Twitch Interactive which is Amazon’s subsidiary. It mostly offers live video games streams, esports competitions, music broadcasts, creative content and ‘in real life’ streams. The streams can be viewed live or on demand. It supports ads.

Benefits

• If you’re into video games, then this platform is definitely for you.
• Some of the famous games being streamed on Twitch are Dota 2, Fortnite, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, Heathstone, League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Call Of Duty, etc.
• Professional sports games such as NBA, NFL, hockey games are also offered on Twitch.
• Some content can be accessed for free.
• Subscribers on Twitch have some additional perks such as live chat privileges, unique emoticons, etc.
• It can be accessed on a number of devices such as smartphones (Android, iOS), video gaming consoles (PS 3, PS 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360), PC (Windows, Linux, Mac OS).

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is an American video streaming service launched in May 2006. It was headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. It mostly offers anime, manga and dorama content. It has over 2 million paid subscribers as of 2019. Crunchyroll supports ads. It offers three different types of subscription plans which all have different perks to offer.

Benefits

• Available in multiple languages such as English, Arabic, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
• Offers over 900 anime shows, 200 East Asian drama, 50 manga titles.
• Can be streamed on various devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, PCs and other gaming consoles.
• Subscribers can get access to Crunchyroll’s exclusive original content.
• Free trial is available so if you’re not so sure of subscribing you can try first in the free trial.
• Can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
• Subscription can be cancelled anytime without any hassles.

Sling TV 

Sling TV is an American OTT service which was launched on February 9, 2015. It is headquartered in Meridian, Colorado, USA. It is owned by Dish Network and is operated by Sling TV LLC. Its services are only available in USA and Puerto Rico as of 2015. It has over 2.59 million subscribers as of 2019. It offers two major plans for subscription – Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Other deals and plans are also offered for Sling TV which can be found on their website.

Benefits

• It can be accessed via smart TVs, digital media players, smartphones and computers.
• Free trial is available for 3 days.
• More than 50 channels can be accessed such as Fox News, TLC, TBS, HGTV, Cartoon Network, History, Discovery, IFC, CNN, etc.
• Downloading of 10 hour content on DVR is offered in the subscription.
• Sling Orange gives 1 device stream at a time whereas Sling Blue gives 3 device streams at a time.

Kanopy 

Kanopy is an online video streaming service headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. It was launched in 2008. It is developed for use of public libraries and universities. Kanopy even has its own subdivision called ‘Kanopy Kids’ which offers programs for kids. Its services are offered in Australia and the United States. Kanopy is not available for all, it is only available for members of participating public libraries and universities.

Benefits

• It is built for universities and public libraries and therefore it offers mostly documentaries.
• Can be viewed on multiple devices such as computers, TVs supporting web browser with HTML5 support, mobiles and media streaming devices.
• University students, faculties and public library members can access the content for free using their institutions’ card.
• Other than documentaries, various popular movies are also offered.
• Users can enjoy the content without any irritating ads.

Movies Anywhere

Movies Anywhere is an American OTT media platform launched in 2014. It is operated by The Walt Disney Company. There are no subscriptions fees, users pay only for the particular movie they want to watch. This movie will remain in their cloud forever and they can watch it anytime they want. It is served only in the United States and has over 6 million users.

Benefits

• Can be streamed on various devices such as smartphones, tablets, PCs and TVs.
• Disney, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures and 20^th Century Fox content is available all on one platform.
• It supports content in 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD), High Definition Range (HDR), and Dolby Vision.
• Different deals are offered everyday.
• Can redeem by entering codes from DVDs and Blu-rays.
• Content can be downloaded and can be watched offline without internet connection.
• Syncing of account’s content in different devices is possible.

Vudu

Vudu is an American video content delivering service launched on 25 November, 2004. It is owned by Walmart and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA. It is served only in the United States. There are no subscriptions or plans, here users can rent or buy the films or shows they want to watch. It also offers digital locker services for streaming films purchased.

Benefits

• Content in standard definition (SD), high definition (HD), 4K ultra high definition (UHD) formats along with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and HDR10 is available depending on the type of purchase made.
• Some content is also available for free on the website.
• It can be viewed on a wide range of devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, PCs, and other media streaming devices.
• Content from everyone’s favorite HBO, Disney, Warner Bros, etc is available.

Plex 

Plex is an American video streaming company launched in 2008. It is a client-server platform that serves users by collecting all their media collections all in one place. A great variety of TV shows, movies, news, podcasts, live TV, etc is offered. It has ‘Plex Pass’ as its subscription plan.

Benefits

• It can be accessed from smartphones, smartTVs, media streaming devices, tablets, etc.
• Some content is available for free.
• The subscription offers various discounts and deals, early looks, VIP experiences and other such exclusive facilities.
• 30-day free trial is available.

PlayStation Vue

Play Station Vue was an American OTT service headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA and owned by the Sony Corporation of America. It was launched in March, 2015 but stopped its services in January 2020. It approximately had 745,000 subscribers as of 2018. It offered various movies, television shows, and other sports events.

Benefits

• It was easily accessible on devices such as gaming consoles, televisions, smartphones, etc.
• Content from CBS Corporation, Walt Disney, HBO, Viacom, 21^st Century Fox, etc was available on the platform.
• Cloud DVR option was also offered with the subscription i.e. users can record their content which would be stored on the cloud.

Conclusion

Hence, these are some of the best paid streaming apps. Some of them are available for services everywhere whereas some of them are not yet available in some countries. The content offered and the other perks such as sound effects and video quality as well as the number of devices that can watch at a time are worth paying for the subscription. Once you do the subscription, you’ll also save yourself from getting irritated by the annoying ads.