Best 2025 TVs for app selection

#1

A wide range of popular streaming and game-streaming services is available without needing an extra box.

#2

App availability is broad, with Google TV offering the major streaming services plus many niche options.

#3

Major streaming apps and catch-up services are widely available, making a separate streaming stick unnecessary for most viewers.

#4

Google TV offers a broad range of major streaming services and downloadable apps, making everyday content easy to access.

#5

Google TV provides broad access to major streaming services and downloadable apps, a clear convenience on an inexpensive TV.

#6

Google TV covers the mainstream streaming services well, but built-in cloud gaming options are less comprehensive than some rivals.

#7

Google TV brings together a broad selection of streaming services; regional catch-up apps are also thoughtfully handled in the UK.

#8

The platform offers a strong selection of streaming apps and free channels; UK catch-up coverage was completed after initial launch.

#9

App selection is a consistent strength, with major streaming services covered and some reviewers unable to identify any important missing app.

#10

Major streaming apps are easy to find, with a broad selection of services available through Tizen.

#11

Google TV's extensive choice of major streaming apps is consistently regarded as a practical strength.

#12

webOS offers a broad selection of major streaming services, free channels and other entertainment applications.

#13

Essential streaming apps are available.

#14

The Google TV app catalog is a major strength, with no significant omissions and strong support for major services and UK catch-up apps.

#15

Google TV offers a broad choice of major streaming services and downloadable apps, but individual customers miss services such as BritBox.

#16

Fire TV offers access to a broad catalog of familiar streaming services.

#17

Mainstream streaming services and downloadable apps make the platform useful, even though access requires a Samsung sign-in.

#18

Popular services are available, along with LG’s free channels, but Spectrum TV was a frustrating omission for one owner.

#19

App selection is one of the most repeated complaints. Major streaming services are usually present, but reviewers repeatedly miss apps available on Roku, Android, Google TV, or other platforms.