Filter brands
Brands
Showing all 22 products
0 products shortlisted
10 Play
7 Plus
9 Now
ABC iView
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Store
Apple TV
Apple TV Plus
BBC BritBox
Disney Plus
Foxtel Binge
Foxtel Now
Hayu Streaming
Kayo Sports
Netflix Streaming
Paramount Plus
Plex Movies & TV
SBS OnDemand
Stan Streaming
Tubi Streaming
YouTube Movies & Shows
YouTube Premium
Cost
Entry-level/single subscription price per month
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
$7
$18
$17.5
$10
$9
$14
$10
$25
$7
$25
$7 (with ads)
$9
Not applicable
Not applicable
$10
Not applicable
$18
$9 (student)
Mid-range price per month
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
$36
$28
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
$16
$45
Not applicable
$27.5
$17
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
$16
Not applicable
$24
$15
Premium price per month
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
$66
$58
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
$18
$104
Not applicable
$35
$23
Not applicable
$6.5
Not applicable
$21
Not applicable
$60
$23
Annual subscription option
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Yes ($59)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Yes ($90)
Yes ($140)
Yes ($62)
Yes ($90)
Yes ($50 for Premium)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Type
Type of service
Free to air
Free to air
Free to air
Free to air
Subscription
Rent or buy
Rent or buy
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Free to air
Subscription
Subscription
Rent or buy
Subscription
Recommended products
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Test results
CHOICE Expert Rating
Layout and stability score
What to watch score
Sign up and cancel score
Playback control score
Service summary
This ad-supported catch-up service for channel 10 is filled with content and is easy to use.
This ad-supported catch-up service for channel 7 is filled with content and is easy to use.
This ad-supported catch-up service for channel 9 is filled with content and is easy to use.
This is ABC's catch-up and on-demand service. Lots of content that caters to entertainment, as well as news and current affairs.
This is Amazon's subscription video service, which has recently started to offer content for rent and outright purchase. It has a very busy interface that could use better curation and less overlap of content categories, as well as clearer labels for content that needs to be purchased. It's also not easy to see if a title is available to stream in Ultra HD (4K) or if it can only be purchased or rented in 4K. There is a lot of content on offer.
This is the store within the Amazon Prime Video section of Amazon's site. You can use it to rent or purchase content, up to UHD quality (if available). It's an alternative to a subscription service if all you want to do it watch movies every now and then. It can be used without an Amazon Prime subscription, but not without an Amazon account.
Apple TV is Apple's buy and rental service for TV shows and movies. The app also acts as a main feed for content from other services.
Apple TV+ is Apple's streaming subscription service, which is not to be confused with the Apple TV app, which is a rent or buy service. Not much content on Apple TV+ at the time of testing, but what was on there was mostly original.
Britbox offers some classic BBC shows that can be viewed on a computer through a web browser, or by casting from a phone to a TV. An app is also available for select smart TVs from LG and Samsung, as well as Android TV.
For all Disney content, including Marvel, Star Wars, and The Simpsons, this service is hard to pass up. Most recently it has included the option to play The Simpsons in its original aspect ratio. It has added a lot of TV shows and movies through the Star service -- it's not just for kids anymore.
A Foxtel offering that is similar to Foxtel Now. It includes on-demand content as well as some live channels (for entertainment only).
Foxtel's main online subscription service, which includes live TV channels. Can get expensive if all content packs are purchased.
HayU is only for fans of reality style TV shows.
Foxtel's offering for sports fans. Can be tailored to show content from your favourite sport. Includes sports documentaries and panel discussion for different sports. Can also be used to watch pay per view content.
Netflix may have a busy and sometimes overwhelming interface, but it does have plenty of good, original content.
Paramount Plus takes over from where 10 All Access left us, and includes more content. You can find some retro TV shows such as Cheers, as well as content from Showtime studios, MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon.
Plex is an ad-supported service that's a good place to start if you want more quirky offerings. Old content, lesser-known movies, independent content, and lots of music documentaries make it worth trying out.
This is SBS's catch-up and on-demand service. Lots of content that caters to entertainment, as well as news and current affairs.
Stan has good curation and categorisation, as well as voice control for forwarding and rewinding, which made it easy to control its playback.
Tubi is a free service that is supported by advertisements. Ads will appear every now and then during content, but you will be warned before they appear. If you don't want to pay for a streaming service, this one is worth looking at, and it can be used without signing in (you forego the ability to continue watching and create a watchlist).
YouTube's interface for buying and renting movies and TV shows.
This is YouTube, but without the ads.
Comments
Good points
Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Yellow marks on the timeline give an indication of when ads will appear Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Easy to delete account
Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content
Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Yellow marks on the timeline give an indication of when ads will appear Prominent recently watched/continue watching row
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good watchlist/favourites implementation
Cost-effective subscription, especially if purchased per year Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Very good watchlist/favourites implementation Prominent recently watched/continue watching row
Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Not a subscription, so can purchase content that is wanted Very good categorisation and presentation of content collections
Voice search was enabled on Apple TV box (but not on Android TV) Playback control in the Apple TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Very good predictive search Not a subscription, so can purchase content that is wanted
Voice search was enabled on Apple TV box (but not on Android TV) Playback control allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward)
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) #149; Very good predictive search
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Excellent categorisation and presentation of content collections Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good predictive search
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good categorisation and presentation of content collections Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Straightforward subscription cancellation process (1 click on 'cancel')
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good watchlist/favourites implementation
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row
Has a split screen or tile view that can be useful for keeping an eye on multiple events at the same time Straightforward subscription cancellation process (1 click on 'cancel')
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good predictive search Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good watchlist/favourites implementation
Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Very good predictive search Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good categorisation and presentation of content collections
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good categorisation and presentation of content collections Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app during our tests Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Easy to delete account
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Excellent categorisation and presentation of content collections Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app during our tests Yellow marks on the timeline give an indication of when ads will appear
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good categorisation and presentation of content collections Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Excellent skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Very good predictive search
Prominent recently watched/continue watching row Very good categorisation and presentation of content collections Excellent skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content
Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app during our tests Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Not a subscription, so can purchase content that is wanted
Voice search was enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward) Playback control in the Android TV app allowed for voice commands to rewind, fast forward, and go to specific timestamps in the content #149; Very good predictive search
Bad points
Lacked a watchlist or 'favourites' at the time of testing No user profiles Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing No predictive search when you type Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing
No visual indication of ads shown in timeline Lacked a watchlist or 'favourites' at the time of testing No user profiles Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing No way to delete account; data may be held up to five years after you stop using the service
Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing Lacked a watchlist or 'favourites' at the time of testing No user profiles Some new content lacked subtitles at the time of testing Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing
'Recently added' and 'last chance to watch' content is not prominently displayed When selecting a series to watch, it starts with the latest episode, rather than the first episode Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing, but can add a Kids profile Selecting content in the continue watching row does not give you the option to start it from the beginnig Search function did not work on Android TV at the time of testing
Categorisation and presentation of content is very good, but includes channels and other content that might require extra purchase (only rows labelled Prime are included in the subscription Voice search was not enabled on Android TV at the time of testing Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing Very difficult to cancel the subscription due to excessive navigation and 4 clicks of 'cancel'
Search function is not dedicated to the Store and can also include results for content available as part of a Prime Video subscription Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing
Not immediately clear if content listed on the screen can be watched, or if it needs to be purchased or rented Content you can continue to watch is listed in a row called 'Up Next' rather than 'Continue watching'
Can be unclear where 'continue watching' content resides within the Apple TV+ app; it's the same row that includes the watchlist/favourites No user profiles
No user profiles Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing Can't skip TV show intros
Watchlist could be more prominent Selecting content in the continue watching row does not give you the option to start it from the beginnig
Has user profiles, but they are not easy to switch between Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing
Has different content packs that can drive up the price substantially Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing Poor skipping (rewind and fast forward) function when using the physical remote control buttons made it difficult to know when to stop skipping No user profiles Can not skip the intro when watching on-demand TV shows Displays content as locked if it is not included in your subscription package, which can be annoying
Can't skip TV show intros No user profiles Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing
Was missing a recently watched/continue watching row at the time of testing No favourites or watch list at the time of testing Needs better separation of content that is available to watch on-demand, live, or coming up Lacked subtitles at the time of testing Clumsy on-screen keyboard for searching Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing
Starts playing resumed content automatically if you are too slow to select 'resume' or 'play from beginning' Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app we used for our assessment Auto-playing previews on the home screen can only be disabled from the Web site Entry-level (basic) tier has ads.
Voice search icon was not clear -- hard to know when to speak Can't skip TV show intros
Subtitles can be switched on, but a lot of content we checked did not have subtitles Ad placement often abrupt, but includes a countdown so you at least know when an ad will start Free version lacks parental controls
No user profiles Lacked parental controls on the Android TV platform at the time of testing
Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing Subtitles were not always complete and sometimes not enjoyable to have on as a supplement to the audio
Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing No user profiles
There is no search within the Movies and Shows area -- must do a regular YouTube search for the content you want, and then see if there is an option to buy or rent<br Can't purchase content on games consoles No user profiles
Very overwhelming interface that can make it hard to find good content until it has been used for a while and can adjust to a user's history No user profiles Subtitles are auto-generated and can be awkward to read Very difficult to cancel the subscription due to excessive navigation and 5 clicks of 'cancel'
Features
Free trial period – days
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
30
Not applicable
Not applicable
7
7
0
14
10
7
7
0
7
Not applicable
Not applicable
30
Not applicable
Not applicable
30
Entry-level max simultaneous streams
Not stated
Not stated
Not stated
Not stated
3
Up to three streams of different purchased content and two streams of the same purchased content; up to three streams of different rented content (same rented content can only be streamed on one screen at a time)
3
Not stated
4
4
1
2
At least 5
1
1
4
Not stated
Not stated
1
At least 5
1 for rentals, 3 for purchases
1 for music content, 2 for movies and shows
Mid-range max simultaneous streams
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
2
2
Not applicable
2
2
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
3
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Premium max simultaneous streams
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
4
2
Not applicable
3
4
Not applicable
Not stated
Not applicable
4
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
User profiles
Kid friendly profiles
Kids content section
Kids content section
Kids content section
Kids profile (restricts content to ABC Kids and ABC Me); has a kids content section (ABC Kids)
Kids profile; Kids content section
Kids profile; Kids content section
None found
Apple TV Kids & Family section
None
Kids profile; Disney and Pixar content
Kids content section includes live channels from Dreamworks, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Cbeebies, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, as well as plenty of other content for kids (preschool, primary school, and teens and tweens sections)
Kids content section
None
None found
Kids profile; Children & Family TV content selection row
Kids profile; Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. content sections; Kids favourites content selection row; Preschool content selection row
Kids profile
Genre section has a 'Children' category
Kids profile; Kids content section, including ABC Kids
Viewing profile can be changed to only show kids content
None found
None found
Content restriction or family controls
None found
None found
None found
None found
PIN can be set to restrict content based on rating (G, PG, M, MA15+, R18+); restrictions can be applied to specific devices; must be done on the website for all devices except Amazon Fire TV and Xbox devices
PIN can be set to restrict content based on rating (G, PG, M, MA15+, R18+); restrictions can be applied to specific devices; must be done on the website for all devices except Amazon Fire TV and Xbox devices
Can enable a PIN to apply for any content of a specific rating (eg: M, MA15+, R18+)
Can enable a PIN to apply for any content of a specific rating (eg: M, MA15+, R18+)
PIN can be set to restrict content based on rating (G, PG, M/MA15+, R18+/E)
PIN for main account; Kids profile can be created to restrict content to that rated for under-14s.
None found
PIN can be set up to for content outside ratings restriction
None found
None found
Restrictions can be imposed via website for G, PG, M, MA15+, R18+, and specific titles can be blocked from profiles regardless of the maturity rating
PIN can be set to restrict content based on rating (G, PG, M, MA15+/R18+); can lock the live TV news channel; must be set through the Web site
Can create a managed user that is restricted: 'younger kid', 'older kid', 'teen', but can not lock content
None found
Via website; each profile can be restricted by classification (G, PG, M, MA15+, R18+); a PIN can be set up to prevent access to main account and settings
Can change viewing profile from the web site so that the content that appears will be suitable for adults, older kids, or kids
Has a restricted mode that won't play content rated M and above, but there is no PIN
Has a restricted mode that won't play content rated M and above, but there is no PIN
4K UHD, HDR support
Offline mode (mobile)
Live TV
1
1
1
1
Yes (some Foxtel channels)
1
Yes (Foxtel sports channels)
Yes (CBSN news only)
1
1
1
Live sport
Sports shown
Various (depending on rights)
Various (depending on rights)
Various (depending on rights)
Various (depending on rights)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Various (requires additional subscription)
Not applicable
Various
Not applicable
Football - A-League mens and womens, Socceroos, Matildas
Various
Various (depending on rights)
Football, rugby and tennis (requires additional subscription)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Premiere/early access content
Specifications
Smart TV
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs (2017 and later), select LG TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs (2016 and later), LG TVs (2016 and later)
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs (2018 and later), LG TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Select Smart TVs
Select Smart TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs, and other TVs that support the Apple TV app
LG smart TVs (webOS 3.5 and above), Samsung smart TVs (Tizen 2.3 and above), Android TVs (Android OS 5.0 and above)
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs (most 2016 and later), LG TVs (2016 or later), Hisense TVs (2017 or later), and Panasonic TVs (2017 or later)
Select Android smart TVs, Samsung TVs (2017 or later), LG TVs (2018 or later), Hisense TVs (2020 or later)
Sony Android TVs, Samsung TVs (2017 and later), LG TVs (2017 and later), select Hisense TVs
Select Android TVs, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, Hisense smart TVs
Android TVs (7.0 and later), Samsung TVs (2017 or later), Hisense TVs (selected 2019–2021 models), LG TVs (2018 or later using WebOS 4 and above)
Select smart TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs (2017 or later), LG TVs (not supported at the time of testing)
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, Hisense TVs, Panasonic TVs, Sony TVs, LG TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Select Android TVs, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, Hisense smart TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Cast to Chromecast
No (can use AirPlay)
No (can use AirPlay)
Android app
iOS app
Windows app
Mac app
Browser
PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5
Xbox One/Xbox Series
Nintendo Switch
Pay with a gift card
Website
10play.com.au
7plus.com.au
9now.com.au
iview.abc.net.au
primevideo.com
primevideo.com/storefront
tv.apple.com
tv.apple.com
britbox.com/au
disneyplus.com
binge.com.au
foxtel.com.au
hayu.com
kayosports.com.au
netflix.com.au
paramountplus.com
plex.tv
sbs.com.au
stan.com.au
tubitv.com
youtube.com/feed/storefront
youtube.com