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The 25 best iPhone apps for streaming TV

Before we begin, it's important to note that almost all of the apps listed below work over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi. The image quality will adjust depending on the connection speed to avoid unpleasant slowdowns. Another clarification, these applications only work, for the most part, on French territory (and some cannot even be used in the French Overseas Territories…).

It is therefore impossible to watch television using this software during various wanderings abroad unless you subscribe to aservice de VPN. We recommend using one of these three, all offering an iOS app and quality service. My personal preference going for Cyberghost:

Here we go for our selection of the best TV applications for iPhone and iPad, ranging from the most general to the most specific to the most specialized, with a detour towards streaming films and series. You will note that most of the TV applications in our selection are free, the paid ones are mentioned as such.

Molotov: the best TV application for iPhone and iPad

Molotov is this platform launched during the summer of 2016, with the aim of revolutionizing the use of TV. This means finding numerous live channels in the same place, but also in replay on different platforms, including Apple TV, iPad andiPhone.

A free offer is offered with 35 channels (TNT and a little more), while paid options allow you to benefit from additional features, such as full HD included in one of the 3 packages currently offered. We tested and appreciated it, it's probably the benchmark of its kind on iOS in any case, even when used for free. A “must have”!More information here.

Historical channels to watch on iPhone and iPad

TF1+

What could be more logical than starting with the first channel on the television, TF1. The corresponding application is called TF1+ and allows you to watch the channel live. In addition to this, it offers the channel's program per day or only the evening programs.

Note that the application also allows access to TMC, NT1 and HD1 channels. Last notable thing, catch-up television is present, but be careful, it does not offer all of the channel's programs. Also, some shows or series are no longer online if they were broadcast too long ago.

france.tv

The france.tv app allows you to watch the following channels: France 2, France 3 (national as well as the 24 regional channels), France 4, France 5, France Ô and franceinfo. It offers live viewing, a TV guide and of course replay of shows. Same complaint as for the previous app, certain shows or series episodes are missing in catch-up.

M6, W9 and 6ter with 6play

A pioneer of replay in France, the 6play application from the M6 ​​group is probably one of the most complete. As on theweb version of the site, almost all of the channel's programs can be found in the app in addition to live.

Again, the application is free and also offers the programs of W9 and 6ter.

Canal+ and Canalsat in myCANAL

Subject to having taken out an appropriate subscription, it is possible to receive all Canal+ programs on any iOS terminal using this application, in addition to being able to control the decoder. If this is not the case, the unencrypted programs remain accessible. Also, some of the shows are available on video on demand. That's not all, the application also allows access to the 130 Canalsat channels for subscribers to the television bouquet belonging to Canal+ as well as the CStar and Cnews channels.

To subscribe to Canal+, click here.

until

The Franco-German channel is also present on our iOS devices thanks to the ARTE TV application. Live streaming is available as are numerous catch-up programs for a limited time, however, like the other services presented in this file. Shows like Tracks and Culture Touch, or even Karambolage are available, among others.

The major news channels

BFM TV

The official application of the news channel allows access to live broadcasts, but also to various reports on hot news topics. Video weather is also available, making the application complete. Note that BFM TV is one of the rare apps to allow access to live video even for people abroad.

France 24

Same principle as the previous apps, with live viewing possible, but also access to the latest newspaper. France 24 also offers written news.

France Info

Thanks to the mobile app, it is possible to follow live TV 24 hours a day. Included are TV replays of the channel, but also TV news from France 2 and France, 3, while the app also allows you to follow France Info radio live or via podcasts.

CNEWS

When opening the app, the live broadcast always starts immediately. In addition to this, we can find different shows in replay. A complete application to stay on top of the news!

TV5 Monde

All the international news from the channel can be found on your iPhone and iPad. Like BFM TV, TV5Monde can be viewed anywhere in the world, without a VPN.

Streaming on iPhone and iPad

Several apps also offer testing of the service for a month without paying anything, this is a good opportunity for a trial. Pay attention to the automatic renewal of payment by credit card once the free month has passed! Also note, certain services offer exclusives, such as Netflix or Amazon with films and series sometimes of very good quality.

Specialized channels also available on iOS

Sports and entertainment

Children

The channel intended for children can also be viewed live or in replay so as not to miss episodes of their favorite cartoons. Please note: a parental code allows you to limit the duration of access to children, we talked about it here.

And TV apps from internet operators

Depending on the mobile or internet offer, you may have access, thanks to your provider, to certain channels via a dedicated application:

The TV program: what are we watching this evening?

If some of the previous applications offer a TV program, none allows you to consult all the channels at the same time, which is rather logical. Therefore, you have to look for an application offering the complete TV program, and there are a lot of them on the App Store. This is good, since aselection of TV program applications is available through here.

Finally, let us remember that this type of file cannot be exhaustive. You will inevitably have other applications to recommend because you appreciate them and use them on a daily basis. Do not hesitate to do so via the comments by indicating their strengths and your preferences!

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By : Keleops AG

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