Watching movies and TV on your mobile device is a great way
to kill some time, entertain yourself on a long trip, or even learn something
new. Whether your tastes run towards hot TV shows, cool actions flicks, thought-provoking
documentaries, or kid’s programming, streaming apps and movie apps are
generally packed with thousands of titles to explore. But determining which
movie apps are the best apps to download can be tricky. With so much variety,
which apps are worth paying for, and which can you ignore. Here’s a look at the
top movie and TV streaming apps for iPad and iPhone. If you love TV and movies, these streaming apps for
iOS are definitely going to improve your Friday nights. You can enjoy these
apps on your iOS device, or on a streaming media box.
Check out the video above to see how Hulu Plus stacks up
against Netflix and Amazon.
When television shows end in the spring, fans eagerly
anticipate their return in the fall. Whether you’re looking to catch up on a
new show or discover old episodes of a show you watched as a kid, Hulu has a
great blend of old and new shows, along with movies and kid’s programming. Hulu
Plus offers users the ability to instantly stream current hit shows like Modern
Family, Community, The Vampire Diaries, and classic series and acclaimed
movies. You can easily resume watching from where you left off, and watch over
WiFi, 3G, and 4G networks. In addition, pretty much every smart
TV set also supports this channel.
Users can try out Hulu Plus for one week, and then it will
cost $7.99 a month. While the price goes up after the trial, it’s well worth it
price, as Hulu Plus is the perfect streaming app for TV lovers. You can
download Hulu Plus from the App Store here.
Pros:
Huge library of
movies and TV
Nice blend of new,
classic, and foreign titles
Great mobile
interface
Has exclusive
titles you can’t get on other platforms
Recommendations
engine produces good options for what to watch next
Cons:
Ads are extremely
annoying
Must wait until
next day to watch shows from last night
Some shows have a
two week delay between original airing and Hulu Plus posting
Must subscribe to
access best content
Some categories of
entertainment could use additional titles
By downloading Movies by Flixster, users can create their
own “must-see-list” of movies coming soon to theaters. Watch full length
trailers, catch movie showtimes, and read reviews. With reviews gathered from
aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, you can pick the best movie to watch with your
family or friends. There are a lot of streaming apps out there, and this one
goes under the radar all too often as a result. That’s a shame, because it’s a
great option in a sea of ho-hum movie apps.
As of May 21, 2014, Flixster has been updated to allow you
to use AirPlay to stream content from your iOS device to an Apple TV. If you have
a large collection of Ultraviolet movies, this app can help you sort through
them and play them, stress-free. You can download Movies by Flixster from the
App Store here.
Pros:
Supports AirPlay
Can be used to
easily manage your Netflix queue
Nice interface
Good source of HD
trailers
Provides local
showtimes
Cons:
Won’t appeal to
those looking for a huge library of content
Critic reviews come
from only one site
Won’t appeal as
much to those with no Ultraviolet titles
Some users have
complained about pop-up ads
Some users have
complained about having to re-download titles after a certain amount of time
has passed
source: http://heavy.com/tech/2013/06/top-10-best-movie-and-tv-streaming-apps-for-ipad-iphone/
by Tucker Cummings
http://www.buyetail.com
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