Top Best Movie and TV Streaming Apps for iPhone & Android

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Don’t have time to stay home to watch your favorite movies or shows? There are plenty of options to watch movies and TV shows on the go. Netflix is arguably the most well-known, but there are tons of other media apps out there that can help you watch classic movies, recent releases, and hidden gems. Here are the top 5 best apps that will let you watch streaming media on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

1. Netflix iPhone | Android

Netflix is one of the best subscription services for streaming TV episodes and movies on your iPhone or Android device. If you’ve signed up for a Netflix membership you can instantly watch Netflix original series like House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Arrested Development. You can browse through popular TV shows like New Girl, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mad Men, Dexter, Weeds and more. Movies categories include Action & Adventure, Comedies, Dramas, Horror, and Romance. Parents can select TV episodes and movies just for kids. A great feature of Netflix is being able to watch on one device, and resume watching on another. New members can take advantage of a free 1-month trial, and once it expires, the subscription will cost $7.99.

2. Hulu Plus iPhone | Android

Just like Netflix, you will need a subscription to instantly stream current TV shows and movies. With the Hulu Plus mobile app, you can watch seasons of popular shows like Community, Family Guy, Revenge, Glee and more. Explore and catch up on series like Lost, Arrested Development, Battlestar Galactica, and more. While Netflix offers new members a free 1-month trial, Hulu Plus only offers a 1-week free trial. Once the free trial is up, subscriptions for Hulu Plus will cost $7.99.

3. HBO Go iPhone | Android

HBO Go lets you stream your favorite HBO shows and movies anytime, anywhere, as long as you have a subscription to HBO through your television provider. HBO Go includes original programming like True Blood, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Girls, Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, and more. HBO Go features behind-the scenes extras, comedy specials, sports, and documentaries. You can easily customize your own watchlist , so you can watch your favorite TV shows and movies at your convenience. If you don’t have HBO with your current television provider, you can order it here.

4. Crackle iPhone | Android

If you don’t feel like paying for a subscription with Netflix or Hulu Plus, you can enjoy watching free content through Crackle app for iPhone and Android. Browse through full length hit films like Pineapple Express, Joe Dirt, Mr. Deeds, Residents Evil, Punisher, and more. Crackle also offers thousands of full episodes such as Rescue Me, Spider-Man, Seinfeld, The Shield, etc. While the Crackle app is free, it occasionally features video ads. For what its worth, Crackle will save you $95.88 a year with its free membership.

5. Plex iPhone | Android

With Plex app you can stream videos to your iPhone or Android device from your home computer running Plex Media Server. The free Plex Media Server lets you organize and share your media with friends and family. The latest update made to Plex app lets you send content to your Chromecast. You can also access online content like TED Talks, Vimeo, Revision 3 and more .