Streaming apps & services

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Spotify from free

December 2016 ★★★★★

Its accessibility, ease of use, huge catalogue and more mature music discovery 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 2020 ★★★★★

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

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

Amazon Prime Instant Video from £5.99/month

Best video streaming service, Awards 2017 ★★★★★

With an extensive catalogue geared towards new releases as well as 4K and HDR content, this is a great service. Resolution Up to Ultra HD Offline playback Yes

Netflix from £5.99/month

Best video streaming service, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

Without doubt one of the most satisfying streaming services, with excellent new and original content, it runs on practically every platform available. Resolution Up to Ultra HD Offline Playback Yes