25 Best Apps for Apple TV to Stream Contents

Apple TV is a streaming device like Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Don’t confuse it with the streaming app. The streaming device is one of the best in the world. Even though the streaming device has a bunch of pre-installed apps, you have to install some other apps to get the most out of Apple TV. In the article, we picked the best apps for Apple TV that are available on the Apple App Store. If you are an Apple TV user, check out our list of best apps for Apple TV.

Best Streaming Apps for Apple TV

A lot of streaming apps are available for Apple TV streaming device. Over the last few years, many cable TV channels launched its streaming platform. But only a few are the best for Apple TV streaming device. We listed the best 6 streaming app for Apple TV.

Apple TV

Apple TV is a pre-installed streaming app on your streaming device.

The Apple TV app is one of the best apps for the Apple TV device. With the app, you can get to watch thousands of movies and series. In addition to that, you can get access to Apple Originals like The Morning Show, See and much more. You can buy or rent Hollywood movies. In the app, new content is added every week so that you will have something to watch every time.

Apple TV costs $4.99 per month and $49.99 per year.

Netflix

Netflix is the best streaming platform for any device. It is one of the must-have apps on your streaming device.

Netflix has movies and series in all the genres. You can find at least 10 movies or series in each genre. It is the hub for movies and series. Netflix Originals are the best video content to watch. Netflix will add video content regularly, you will never be out of movies or series. It can be an alternative for Apple TV+. You can add all your favourite movies and series on My List. You will get notified whenever a new movie or TV show gets released.

It is available for free but the subscription prices start from $8.99 to $15.99.

HBO NOW

If Netflix and Apple TV+ is not enough, you can install HBO NOW on your Apple TV.

In HBO NOW, you can get to watch all the HBO movies and series like Game of Thrones, Westworld, Succession, Silicon Valley, and much more. It is the perfect app to binge-watch movies and series. HBO NOW has ocean fo video contents to watch. You can install the app on any Apple device like iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. So, you can easily sync between the devices. HBO NOW has a lot of Emmy Winning movies and series.

HBO NOW is available for free but the subscription costs $14.99 per month.

Disney Plus

Disney Plus (Disney+) is a newcomer in the streaming services platform. It was launched in November 2019.

In Disney Plus, you can get to watch all the content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic. You can access all the Star
Wars movie collection. Recently, it has been integrated into the Hotstar app. In the app, you can stream movies and series without ads. You can download anything to access it offline. With one subscription, you can use it on 4 devices.

Disney Plus costs $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year.

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video or Prime Video is one of the best streaming apps for Apple TV.

With Amazon Prime Video, you can get to watch all the latest movies and TV shows. In addition to that, it has Amazon Originals like The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Tam Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys and much more. You can download the contents to watch offline. The Lord of the Rings TV series is about to launch on Amazon Prime, so it is the correct time to install Amazon Prime Video on your Apple TV.

The subscription costs $12.99 per month and $119 per year.

Hulu

Hulu is an all-round streaming service that is available only in America.

In the Hulu app, you can watch movies and TV shows as well as live and on-demand video content. The streaming platform is controlled by Walt Disney. With one single subscription, you can get to use 6 profiles. You can also include add-ons like HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ. You can add your favourite contents in My Stuffs tab for easy access. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

The Hulu platform has four subscription plans that start from $5.99 per month to $60.99 per month.

Pluto TV

Pluto TV is one of the best apps to watch on-demand movies and TV shows on your Apple TV.

The Pluto TV is an advertiser-supported video on demand (AVOD) service. It has channels from categories like Movies, Entertainment, News, Comedy, Sports, Kids, Music, and much more. In the app, you can access more than 250 live TV channels and 1000s of on-demand movies. It has specific channels for binge-watch video content. You can access the app 24/7.

The Pluto TV app is available for free on the Apple App Store

Best Entertainment Apps for Apple TV

The Entertainment section is one of the most-loved sections by all the users. For Apple TV, these are the best entertainment apps

YouTube

YouTube is one of the best apps for Apple TV. It is the most used video platform.

YouTube by Google has videos for anything you need. It has tutorial videos, how-tos, product reviews, sports videos, and much more. YouTube has the Trending section where you can watch all the videos that are trending on your location. On YouTube, you can find official channels like Apple, Google, Netflix, FORMULA 1, and many more. They will post videos about their new products and how-to videos of their product.

YouTube app is available for free. But you can get YouTube Premium for $11.99 to get ad-free streaming.

Pandora

If you love music and podcasts then Pandora is the best app for your Apple TV.

Pandora is one of the popular music streaming apps that is available for Apple TV. You can create own stations from your favorite artists, genres and songs. It has all the music collections you need like rap, pop, jazz, heavy metal, blues, and more. You can control the app by using Siri’s voice commands too. If you want, you can customize your station with six types of modes. You can download music for offline listening too.

Pandora is available for free to download. Pandora Plus costs $4.99 per month and Pandora Premium costs $12.99 per month.

Twitch

Twitch is the best game streaming platform in the world. It is available for Apple TV too.

If you are a fan of PUBG, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Clash of Clans, or any other similar games, you will love the Twitch app. It has all the tutorials you need to learn the gameplay and tactics. Many professional gamers will stream their gameplay on Twitch, you can learn from those videos and develop your gameplay. Many hardcore games require tutoring, in Twitch you can get them for free. Watching the gameplay videos on the big screen will give you more clarity.

Twitch is available for free.

VLC for Mobile

Don’t get wrong with the name, you can install the VLC Media Player app on Apple TV too.

We all know how robust Apple Video Player is. By installing VLC on your Apple TV, you can play audio and video files in any format. You can also sync the app with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other file storage platforms. VLC has the capability to stream videos using the link. In this way, you can play online videos with ease. VLC is one of the oldest media players available.

VLC for Mobile is available for free on the Apple App Store.

Plex

Plex is a media player as well as a media server. It is one of the best Apple TV apps.

In Plex Media Server, you can upload your offline files like audios, videos, and photos. In the Plex app, you can access those uploaded contents on any device. The Plex Media Server is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The app is available for most smart devices. With Plex, you can watch both your offline libraries and online videos.

You can use the app for free. It also has subscription plans $4.99 per month, $39.99 per year, and $149.99 for a lifetime.

Best Education Apps for Apple TV

Some users use Apple TV for education and learning purposes. For those users, we listed the best education apps for Apple TV.

TED

TED is a different kind of streaming app for your Apple TV

In TED, you can find talks or speeches from categories like Science, Technology, Art & Design, Psychology, Personal Growth, Education and much more. You can download videos for offline access. If you want motivational or inspirational talk, you can use the Suprise Me! feature. If you want you can add subtitles in over 100 languages. You can find some famous people’s talk like Simon Sinek, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and more.

TED is available for free in the Apple App Store.

Discovery Go

Discovery Go is a streaming app that works as an alternative for the Discovery TV Channel.

In the app, you can watch all the Discovery episodes by using your cable TV subscription. You can log in with your TV provider credentials and get access to the Discovery network. In the app, you can watch all the past episodes of the show and live show with ease. It has collections from Street Outlaws, Shark Week, Deadliest Catch, Mythbusters and so on. Before downloading the app, make sure that your TV provider has included the Discovery Channel in their channels list.

Discovery Go is available for free in the Apple App Store.

NASA

If you are a space geek then NASA is a must-have app on your Apple TV.

In the NASA app you can watch all the live videos, latest news, featured stories, and 17000+ images of the space. It will display the ISS and Earth orbit satellite trackers and listen to Third Rock internet streaming radio. You will get live streaming from the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) on the ISS experiments. You can download all the content offline and share it with your friends.

The NASA app is available for free on the Apple App Store.

Udemy

Udemy is an online learning platform and it is one of the best apps for Apple TV.

In Udemy, you can learn from 130,000+ video courses from 2,000 topics. It has courses from all fields like IT, Civil, Mech and other personal development classes like Design, Drawing, Yoga and much more. You can get the course videos by paying the money, some courses are available for free. All the courses are uploaded by experts and professionals. For paid courses, you can get a refund within 7 days.

The Udemy app is available for free on the Apple App Store

Best Sports Apps for Apple TV

Everyone loves sports. At any point in time, there will a live sports match going in this world. Install these spots streaming apps on your Apple TV and watch all the sports events that are happening in the world.

ESPN+

ESPN+ is the best sports streaming app for your Apple TV.

You can install the ESPN app on your Apple TV and use the ESPN+ subscribed account to access its contents. With the subscription, you can get to watch all the live events from UFC, MLS, NHL, International soccer, and College sports. Apart from that, it has some original shows like NBA Rooks, Why WE Fight, Miles to Go, and much more. It is available only in the United States of America.

ESPN+ has two subscription plans, $4.99 per month and $49.99 per annually.

WWE

WWE is a streaming app for the WWE Network. It is available for both iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.

If you are a WWE fan, WWE is a must-have app for you. In the app, you can get to watch all the WWE live videos, WWE original series, reality shows, and documentaries. Apart from these videos, you can watch all the past episodes of RAW and SmackDown. It was launched in February 2014. The WWE app is available on most of the countries. You cal also get PPV (Pay Per View) for a particular match.

WWE costs $9.99 per month and has a free trial of one year.

BT Sport

BT Sport by British Telecommunications is a sports streaming app available for Apple TV.

The app covers sports like Football, Rugby, Boxing, UFC, WWE, and Racing. You can get to watch all the live matches in UHD (Ultra High Definition). The highlighting thing about BT Sport is that you will watch the replays and highlighted moments n 360° view. With a single subscription, you can watch live matches on two devices. It is available in the UK, EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

BT Sports costs £6 per month.

Red Bull TV

Red Bull TV is a sports streaming for all the Red Bull events.

In the Red Bull TV app, you can watch events like Red Bull Rampage, WRC, Drift Masters Championship, F1 On The Beach, and much more. It has content from all the sports like Bike Events, Motor Events, Water Events, Snow Events, and Dance. Apart from this, it has films and shows about the sportspeople and the rarest collection of behind the scenes clips.

The Red Bull TV app is available for free.

DAZN

DAZN is an all-round sport streaming app for Apple TV.

The DAZN covers sports like NFL, Football, MLS, WTA Tennis, FIBA World Cup and much more. In Football, you will get all the major premier league events like UEFA Europa League, UEFA Champions League, Serie A, and Premier League. DAZN is one of the popular sports streaming apps and it is available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, America, and Canada.

DAZN subscription costs $20 per month and $150 per year.

Best Fitness Apps for Apple TV

Fitness is one of the important aspects of our life. Install any one of these fitness apps and maintain a good physique and good health.

Daily Burn

Are you a fitness freak? If yes, Daily Burn is the best fitness app for your Apple TV.

If you have Daily Burn on your Apple TV, you can say goodbye to the gym and other fitness apps. The app has workouts from 10 minutes to as long as 60 minutes. You can have more than 1000s of workouts from yoga, cardio, HIIT, dumbbell, pilates, strength, and much more. This app suits both beginners and professionals. You have to answer some questions to get personalized workouts and to set up goals. All the workouts can be done at your home with minimal equipment.

Daily Burn is available for free to download and the subscription starts from $14.95 per month. It also has a 30-day free trial.

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio is one of the best relaxation apps for your Apple TV.

The Yoga Studio app featured in the App of the Day in the Apple Store. The app has more than 200 yoga videos for you and updated them regularly. You can choose classes according to your time limit, from 5 minutes to 60 minutes. It can be used by both beginners and experts. You can find exercises for Wight management, Mental Health, Back Pain, Runners and more.

The app is available for free.

Calm

Calm is the best app for Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep.

The Calm app is the No.1 app in the Health & Fitness category. The mediation sessions are available in 3 minutes to as long as 25 minutes. It has more than 100 Sleep Stories for your children and has exercises for Deep Sleep, Calming Anxiety, Focus and Concentration, Gratitude and much more. The Calm is the winner of Best of 2018 Award from Apple and 2017 App of the Year.

You can download the app for free and the subscription starts from $14.99 to $399.99.

adidas Training

adidas Training by Runtastic is one of the best Workout & Fitness apps for Apple TV.

The app has training plans for all your workout needs. When you regularly use the app, it will recommend some workouts that are tailored to you. You can pick workouts with or without equipment. The app suits both beginners and experts. For easy understanding, it has videos for all the workouts, there are 180+ HD videos are available. The timings of the workout vary from 7 to 45 minutes.

You can download the app for free. The subscription costs $9.99 per month, $39.99 for six months, and $49.99 for one year.

These are the best Apple TV apps. Install these apps and use your Apple TV to its full potential. The apps listed above are based on our thoughts, explore the App Store to find the best Apple TV app for you. If we missed any of the best Apple TV apps, mention that in the comments section.

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