Forget DTH, watch free TV, movies from your smartphone, anywhere

Netflix and Amazon Prime are good for your smart TVs. They offer quality and sometimes even exclusive content for a not-so-expensive subscription. However, people who primarily consume media on their phone or tablet don't like the idea of shelling-out cash to watch something on a small screen. Thankfully, piracy is not the only way around it. There are good ad-supported apps and services that let you stream movies and TV shows for free. So keep your data connection and popcorn ready before hopping onto the list:

Mobdro

It is a shame that one of the best live TV app is not officially available in Play Store. You need to go to developer's website and download it, but it is worth all the hassle. Mobdro offers excellent selection of channels including National Geographic, Histroy Channel, HBO, FX, SyFy, Discovery, BBC, Sky Movies, and Cartoon Network. Then, there are multiple streams that cater to various movie genres such as action, horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and more. What's more, you can binge watch your favourite shows like Game Of Thrones and South Park. The app also has dedicated categories for news, sports, and music. All in all, a must try app for your Android phone or table.

Tubi.TV

The not so popular Tubi.TV app has a good share of American and South Korean movies. It also airs plenty of TV shows from the US. The best past however its selection of classics such as Deah Race 2000, 12 Angry Men, American Psycho etc. Moreover, a steady share of content from Paramount Pictures and Lions Gate Entertainment is added frequently. The service is free and there aren't even in-app purchases of any sort. The app is available on Android, iOS, and even web.

LiveStream TV

Although wrapped in a sloppy UI (user interface), this app is nonetheless useful. It offers over 300 free live TV channels from all over the world. You also get access to a wide range of on-demand content, which you can watch in SD quality for free. It has enough free channels to let you watch English Premier League, Champions League, Cricket World Cup, and major Tennis events for free. The best is that it doesn't even ask for sign-up to access the free service.es to TV sets so as to watch the channels on TV

NexGTv

If you are more into Indian television scene, NexGTv is a good option. The free app stream most news channels in country for free. You can also watch a few free-to-air entertainment channels. However, for mainstream stuff such as B4U Movies or Cartoon Network, you have to cough up money. That comes to the tune of Rs 600 per year per channel. So we suggest you rather use it only to keep yourself updated with breaking news in India.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the original author. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Deccan Chronicle and/or other staff and contributors to this site. Ajinkya is a tech aficionado. Though he mostly writes about gadgets, he prefers things that guzzle gasoline more than those running on lithium-ion batteries. He is a features writer at Couponraja.in