Live Life Team
If you’re a recent cord cutter, or simply looking for a way watch video content on demand, having access to your favourite cable TV show on the go is truly one of modern life’s greatest pleasures. With that said, please see below for a roundup of the five best iOS apps that will give you access to your favourite cable TV shows on the go.
Netflix
By now very much the standard bearer in online streaming and on demand content, Netflix has one of the most robust and easy to use iOS apps on the market. Through the Netflix app, subscribers can have immediate access to the entire back-catalogue of classic content and Netflix originals without restriction. The mobile app offers streaming up to 4k quality, and the downloads are fast and responsive. One of the best features offered by Netflix is the download option, which allows you to pre-download select content in advance so you can access it even when you don’t have an internet signal.
Amazon Prime
In addition to the whole host of other benefits an Amazon Prime membership includes, Amazon Prime video content also offers streaming cable TV and movies through an easy to use iOS app. As an added bonus, you can also subscribe to other premium cable channels like HBO and Starz through your Amazon Prime membership; a perfect option for all you cord cutters out there! The iOS app is easy to use, responsive, and doesn’t appear to suffer any slow down or lag when in use.
Sony Crackle
Sony Crackle may just be one of the best apps you’ve never heard of! Whilst not having the backing or back-catalgoue of Netflix or Amazon, Sony Crackle offers a surprisingly good library of video content through a robust and easy to use iOS app. This allows you watch cable TV online as well as access a range of classic and new movies. The biggest advantage that Crackle has over the competition is the price. Sony Crackle uses an ad-support model, which gives users access to the catalogue of material entirely free. All you have to do to avail of this is to endure the odd advertisement before the TV show or movie begins. Although the line-up isn’t the best, the price point and easy to use app make Sony Crackle a solid choice.
Sling TV
The Sling TV iOS app delivers all the benefits of your Sling TV subscription in one easy to use app. With a range of tiered subscription models on offer, Sling TV gives users on demand access to a wide range of cable TV shows. Streaming through the app is fast, responsive, and incredibly high quality. This makes it a solid option if you have a Sling TV subscription and are looking to take your favourite shows on the go.
Hulu
Hulu has firmly established itself as one of the market leaders when it comes to streaming both TV and movies. With a sizable library of material and a range of subscription types to suit all budgets, Hulu is a great option for recent cord cutters. The Android app is well adapted for a range of mobile devices and shouldn’t give users any issues streaming on the go.
