Mobilewalla: Apps for on-the-go TV shows, movies
While grown-ups dream of a summer off, kids often get bored with all that time on their hands. Keep them busy with these apps full of entertainment content for all ages.
Apple apps
E! Now (Free for cable subscribers) E!’s entertainment fare and reality-TV programs are available anywhere with the E! Now app. (Score: 98/100)
Syfy Now (Free for cable subscribers) For cable subscribers, Syfy’s app features its original series available for streaming; for everyone else, there’s special content. (Score: 97/100)
Bravo Now (Free for cable subscribers) Bravo Now features full-length selections of some of its shows, plus behind-the-scenes insider info. (Score: 94/100)
NBC - Watch Live TV Now (Free and premium content for cable subscribers)* Keep up with many of your favorite NBC prime-time shows with this app. (Score: 90/100)
VH1 (Free for cable subscribers)* Original programming and pop-culture news are available with this app, which captures the best of VH1. (Score: 88/100)
Android apps
The CW (Free)* The CW app features the network’s youthful programming, from America’s Next Top Model to The Vampire Diaries. (Score: 91/100)
HISTORY (Free for cable subscribers)* This app allows you to keep up with the History Channel’s programming, including Pawn Stars and The Curse of Oak Island. (Score: 90/100)
Nick (Free for cable subscribers)* Nick’s app is great for kids: It features programs they love, plus games and animated shorts. (Score: 89/100)
MAX GO (Free with Cinemax subscription)* This app from Cinemax puts hit movies and original series on demand with your mobile device. (Score: 88/100)
FOX NOW (Free for cable subscribers)* This app offers the latest episodes of Fox’s hit shows and full seasons of select shows, like The Simpsons. (Score: 76/100)
*Available on Apple and Android
Mobilewalla is a search and discovery engine using breakthrough technology to score every app to help consumers navigate the mobile application marketplace. Apps are scored using an algorithm that weighs several characteristics, including user ratings, position within category and staff recommendations. For more app intel, go to www.mobilewalla.com. Anindya Datta is a technologist and founder of Mobilewalla.
This story was originally published July 2, 2015 at 1:39 PM with the headline "Mobilewalla: Apps for on-the-go TV shows, movies."