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TV & Streaming Guide America

by On TV Tonight Pty Limited

Free18 MBv1.7.9Ages 9+
4.7Store rating
7KRatings
18 MBSize
2018Released

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TV and Streaming Guide America from On TV Tonight Pty Limited does one thing most streaming apps ignore: it puts live TV schedules and on-demand platforms on the same screen. The free app covers a full 24-hour channel grid alongside Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Max, and others. At 18 MB it is lightweight, and a 4.71 store rating from 7,000 users suggests it holds up in daily use. The September 2025 update signals active maintenance, which matters for a listings app where stale data is a dealbreaker.

The Grid Actually Works

The core value here is the combined live-TV grid and streaming index. Scrolling a 24-hour schedule while also being able to search across streaming platforms in one query is genuinely useful. The On Now view cuts straight to currently airing content, saving the usual channel-flip routine. Show detail pages include cast lists, episode descriptions, and upcoming air dates, so you rarely need to open a second app to decide whether something is worth watching.

Favorites and Alerts Are the Quiet Standout

The ability to save shows and receive pre-air reminders is the feature that separates this from a casual listings lookup tool. For people who follow live sports, news programs, or serialized TV on broadcast channels, a heads-up notification before airtime is practical in a way that passive browsing is not. It is a small feature on paper but it reflects an understanding of how real appointment-TV habits work.

Who Should Download It

This app suits cord-cutters who still keep a live TV package alongside their streaming subscriptions and find themselves constantly switching apps to figure out the evening lineup. It is less compelling for users who watch exclusively on-demand. The free price removes the barrier to trying it, though the presence of in-app purchases means some features may sit behind a paywall, and that is worth checking before committing to the favorites system.

Pros

  • Combines live TV grid and streaming catalogs in a single search
  • On Now view surfaces currently airing content immediately
  • Pre-air alerts for saved shows support real appointment-TV habits
  • 18 MB install is light and unobtrusive
  • Actively maintained, with updates as recent as September 2025

Cons

  • In-app purchases are listed but not detailed, making the true free tier unclear
  • Coverage depends on data accuracy, and listings apps can lag on last-minute schedule changes
  • No tablet-specific layout mentioned, which could limit the grid experience on larger screens
  • Streaming library depth across all listed platforms is unverified in hands-on use