STREAMING APPS & SERVICES
THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR STREAMING FIX
BBC iplayer Free
Awards 2015 Quality content, a great interface and free (for catch-up TV), BBC’S iplayer is one of, if not the best, video on-demand platforms out there. Resolution up to 1080p Offline playback Yes
Google Play Movies & TV Variable
June 2014 Google’s venture into video streaming is a success, offering pretty much everything we could ask for from an on-demand video service. Resolution Up to 1080p Offline playback Yes
Qobuz Sublime £220/pa
May 2016 Qobuz Sublime is, well, sublime. Easy to use, with a diverse catalogue and competitive prices, this is a service that packs in a lot of value. Sound quality Up to 24-bit/192khz Offline playback Yes
Technics Tracks Variable
January 2016 Offering a (very) similar experience to 7digital, the Technics site focuses on hi-res music, which is what gives it the edge over its competition. Resolution Up to 24-bit/192khz Offline Playback Yes
Amazon Prime Instant Video £6/month
Janaury 2016 Cheaper than Netflix and with an extensive catalogue geared to new releases as well as 4K and HDR content, this is now a fantastic service. Resolution Up to Ultra HD Offline playback Yes
Netflix £6 SD, £7.50 HD, £9 Ultra HD
Best video streaming service, Awards 2016 Without doubt one of the most satisfying streaming services, it runs on practically every platform available, even on your Ultra HD television. Resolution Up to Ultra HD Offline Playback Yes
Now TV from £7/month
June 2014 Essentially a Sky service without the subscription, Now TV is a great way of getting the latest content without paying through the nose for it. Resolution Up to 1080p Offline playback No
Apple Music £10/month
December 2016 Apple’s music service has intelligent curation, an extensive catalogue, very good sound quality and an engaging live radio station. Sound quality Up to 256kbps AAC Offline playback Yes
Spotify from free
December 2016 Its accessibility, ease of use, huge catalogue and more mature music disovery are reasons why Spotify remains at the top of the pile. Sound quality Up to 320kbps Ogg Vorbis Offline playback Yes
Tidal from £10/month
Best music streaming service, Awards 2016 One of the few streaming services to offer lossless audio, Tidal’s exclusive content and curated playlists make it stand out. Sound quality Up to 1411kbps lossless Offline playback Yes