10 best video streaming apps and video streaming services for Android

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Video streaming is a big deal. That old cable subscription is looking less and less like a good deal and there are now tons of ways to enjoy content online. Online streaming services also beat cable to 4K content, HDR content, and other future technologies. Here is our list of the best video streaming apps for Android. Please note, availability depends on region. Some countries may not get some of these video streaming apps. We apologize if we recommend something that’s not available where you are.

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Amazon Prime Video Price: Free / $99.99 per year / $10.99 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY Amazon Prime Video is Amazon's video streaming service. It comes included with their Amazon Prime service. That means you get video stuff, 2-day shipping, some cloud storage, and music streaming stuff all in one. The video service also includes various channels, such as HBO, Anime Strike, and others. They usually cost a little extra, but help round out the experience overall. It's a great service when you include the other stuff. This is also the only video streaming app on this list without Chromecast support. That's lame, Amazon. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

HBO Now Price: Free trial / $14.99 DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY HBO Now is a weird case. We wouldn't normally put just one channel's streaming service on a list like this. However, HBO seems to have captured a wide enough audience with enough unique content to justify its placement here. It's a bit expensive at $14.99 per month. However, you get unlimited access to all of HBO's content across three concurrent streams. That makes it good for families or friend circles as well. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

Hulu Price: Free trial / $7.99-$11.99 per month / $39.99 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY Hulu is one of the more diverse video streaming apps. It has the usual streaming experience with a bunch of old TV shows, movies, anime, and other stuff. It also offers live television for $39.99 per month. The $39.99 per month price also covers regular Hulu stuff. That kills two birds with one stone. Their selections are fairly diverse. The service also offers over 50 channels with an option to expand that for extra money. It should work for most people. It does come with a free trial as well as Chromecast support. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

Movies Anywhere Price: Free DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY Movies Anywhere is one of the newer video streaming apps. It consolidates four movie services under one roof. It includes support for iTunes, Vudu, Google Play Movies, and Amazon Video. You simply sign into the services. Then you have access to all of your movies between them. This lets you shop movie sales or take advantage of special offers, but manage your library all in one spot. There should be more apps like this. It also has Chromecast support. Excellent. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

Netflix Price: Free / Up to $13.99 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY Netflix is the most popular streaming service out there. It's available in most countries, have a diverse range of titles, excellent original series content, and support for 4K, Chromecast, Miracast, most smart TVs and game consoles, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. That makes both excellent for regular stuff and forward thinking. The prices vary, but the highest it goes is $13.99 per month. There is also a separate DVD app with its own separate price (starting at $4.99) that ships you actual DVDs and Blu-Rays to watch and send back. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

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PlayStation Vue Price: $39.99-$74.99 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY PlayStation Vue is probably as close as you can get to real cable television on the Internet. It features a variety of packages that range from $39.99 per month to $74.99 per month. Each tier up gives you access to more channels. The mobile app needs a little work. However, it does work most of the time and supports Chromecast so it at least gets the basics right. This is pretty decent even if you don't actually own a PlayStation. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

Sling TV Price: Free trial / $20-$25 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY Sling TV was one of the first live TV streaming apps. It features many of the basic features, like local sports channels, some popular news channels, and other stuff. The basic package is reasonably priced, the app supports Chromecast, and you more channels are available for a nominal fee. The app's design is a little questionable. However, it does the job. There is also a free trial available. It's definitely one of the better video streaming apps. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

Twitch Price: Free / $4.99-$24.99 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY Twitch is a video streaming service for gamers. There are several video streaming apps for gamers. However, Twitch is pretty much the best. You watch people play video games, live e-sports, and even some news coverage. Razer announced their new Razer Phone on Twitch. There are subscription options for those who want it. YouTube Gaming is also pretty good in this space. You can enjoy it either way. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

VRV Price: Free trial / $9.99 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY VRV is one of the newer video streaming apps. It houses Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and several other popular channels. It's probably the best legal streaming service for both dubbed and subbed anime. In addition, the other stuff is good too. Those signing on for Rooster Teeth get content the same day as Rooster Teeth First subscribers and we imagine it's the same with the other services. Crunchyroll is fine on its own, but the existence of this app nullifies all reasons to get just Crunchyroll. Oh, and the app supports Chromecast as well! DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

YouTube and YouTube TV Price: Free / $9.99 per month / $35 per month DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY YouTube is quickly becoming a for real streaming service. Its regular content is getting better all the time. Additionally, its YouTube Red Originals is entertaining for some people. It rounds out the experience with YouTube Gaming (a Twitch competitor) and YouTube Kids. It also has music videos, tutorial videos, and lots of other stuff. YouTube TV is the company stretching into the live TV arena. That service contains over 40 channels, the best cloud DVR of any live TV app, and, of course, Chromecast support. It's a mix of conventional and unconventional. Classic Google. DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY

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