Polygon pointed at Pet Sematary on Pluto TV. Seven horror streaming apps for Windows and macOS that run the free classics and the subscription deep cuts.
TV Time shuts down on July 15, 2026. We tested seven TV and movie tracking apps for Android that let you export your data and keep watching lists safe.
Marvel and DC's release schedule is denser than ever. Seven Android apps we use to track new comic issues, pull lists, and Wednesday-morning shipments.
Ghost in the Shell is back and Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 is next. Seven desktop apps that cover the mecha catalog from Mobile Suit Gundam to Trigger's newest.
Minions and Supergirl underperformed the Fourth of July weekend, but the summer slate is still crowded. Seven Android apps we use to catch cinema showtimes and lock tickets.
House of the Dragon, Doctor Who, and the King of the Hill reboot all drop in the same window. Seven Android apps that keep the TV calendar sane.
The Android apps we actually use to track fantasy series, from House of the Dragon to The Wheel of Time, ranked for episode logging, watchlists, and calendars.
Peacock has hit shows, but the ads on the entry plan and price hikes have pushed viewers to look at other streamers. Seven alternatives compared for desktop viewing.
Japan's streaming market is the most surprising on the planet. Eight Android apps for streaming Japanese TV, anime, drama, and Hollywood titles in 2026.
Obsession is hitting digital. Eight horror movie streaming apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux that carry the genre staples plus the cult corners worth your time.
Snowball Earth is back for a second season, and the spring sci-fi anime calendar is dense. These 7 desktop apps for sci-fi anime streaming cover Crunchyroll, HiDive, regional licensors, and the self-hosted angle.
Brad Bird is begging Netflix subscribers to see Ray Gunn in a theatre, and movie ticket apps are getting fresh traffic. Seven Fandango alternatives on Android worth trying.
Pluto TV's free movies and live channels keep getting trimmer, with ad loads creeping up. These seven Pluto TV alternatives cover Tubi, The Roku Channel, Plex, and more.
Pluto TV is the default free streaming app, but the desktop experience leaves a lot on the table. We tested 7 Pluto TV alternatives on desktop for 2026.
Polygon's Toy Story 5 streaming question is the same one every viewer is searching for. Eight streaming release tracker apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux ranked.
Polygon's House of the Dragon and Toy Story 5 pieces sent half the office back to watch-together apps. Eight watch party apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux ranked.
Polygon flagged The Fifth Element streaming free on Pluto TV. Seven ad-supported free streaming apps for desktop that won't ask you to log in or pay a monthly subscription.
Polygon flagged a HBO 2-part noir thriller binge this week. Seven streaming apps for desktop where crime thrillers are the catalogue, not a category buried five clicks deep.
Disney is folding Hulu into the main Disney+ app in 2026, and the brand is on its way out. Eight Hulu alternatives that cover ad-free streaming, live TV, and current-season network shows.
HBO Max just cut prices but still costs $10+ a month. These seven free Android streaming apps run on ads instead, with real catalogues.
Movies leave Netflix in five days, shows move to Max, and finding where to watch what is its own hobby. Seven streaming aggregator apps for Android, ranked after months of pull-list use.
Free, ad-supported live TV on Android phones and Android TV. Eight tested apps including Pluto TV, Tubi, Plex, Xumo, and Samsung TV Plus.
The Warner Bros.–Paramount merger talks make Paramount+ subscribers nervous. Here are seven Paramount+ alternatives covering catalogue depth, live sports, and free tiers.
Tubi keeps surfacing free movies like Bumblebee that other services hide behind paywalls. Here are seven Tubi alternatives that also stream movies and live TV at no cost.
Where to watch a film when it lands on streaming earlier than expected. Eight desktop streaming aggregator apps that show you what's where, set alerts, and skip the search.
Hunting old Friends, Seinfeld, or Cheers reruns on your phone? Eight Android apps that actually carry the classic sitcoms, ranked by catalogue and price.
Contagion just topped Max again. Eight Android apps that carry pandemic, asteroid, and end-of-the-world movies, ranked by catalogue and what's free.
Eight desktop streaming services for horror movies in 2026, ranked by catalog depth, exclusives, and how much each leans into the genre instead of treating it as a category.
Roku still has The Roku Channel, but Google TV runs apps Roku can't. These are the eight Google TV apps to install first when migrating from a Roku stick or TV.
IMDb keeps piling on ads, the social features feel frozen, and Pro paywalls basic stats. Here are 7 IMDb alternatives that handle ratings, reviews, and where-to-watch better.
Trakt's free tier got squeezed, VIP doubled, and Plex scrobbling keeps breaking. These 7 Trakt alternatives handle TV episode tracking and scrobbling better.
Memento is leaving HBO Max in June. These six Android apps tell you when a show or movie is about to disappear from a streaming service, and where to find it next.
Seven Android apps that surface what's new across Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime, and beyond, tested for catalogue coverage, watch-list portability, and alert accuracy.
Stremio aggregates streaming catalogs through add-ons. When the add-on you depend on stops working, these seven Android apps fill the gap.
Apple TV+ has prestige shows but a thin catalogue. These 7 Apple TV+ alternatives have more to watch on the nights For All Mankind is between seasons.
Letterboxd's Android app lags behind the web and TV tracking is missing entirely. Here are 7 Letterboxd alternatives that fill the gaps.
The Rick and Morty movie is officially happening. Eight Android apps cover where to actually watch adult animation, from Adult Swim's own app to Hulu, Max, Netflix, and Tubi.
Polygon flagged the X-Files director's cut premiering on Disney Plus, but the catalogue still skews family-friendly. Seven Disney Plus alternatives that cover the missing genres without the Mouse's curation.
Plex's lifetime pass is tripling, which makes a good moment to look at the apps that catalog your movies separately from the playback layer. Seven movie-collection trackers for Android, from CLZ Movies to Letterboxd.
Plex's price hike has more people moving ripped Blu-rays back to local files. Seven local video player apps for Android that play any format, including ripped movies, DVDs, and large MKV files.
Adventure Time is back with a Disney Plus spin-off and the rest of your childhood cartoon library is split across half a dozen services. These eight Android apps put Looney Tunes, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon classics on the phone.
We tested the best free movie streaming apps for Android in 2026. Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, Roku Channel, Popcornflix, Kanopy ranked.
Major streamers buried independent and arthouse cinema under franchise output years ago. These eight Android apps put MUBI, Criterion, Kanopy, and the festival circuit back on your phone.
Max raised its ad-free plan and the Paramount merger talks have unsettled the catalogue. These seven HBO Max alternatives cover prestige drama, family streaming, sports, and the budget-friendly free options worth keeping installed.
Track upcoming releases, streaming arrivals, and cinema dates across every service. These seven Android apps cover IMDb, Trakt, Letterboxd, and JustWatch in detail.
Project Hail Mary just hit streaming. These seven sci-fi streaming apps for Android cover where to watch the headline picks plus a deep classic catalogue.
