Best NOW Alternatives
Whether you have hit a wall with NOW or just want to weigh your options, these are the best-rated Entertainment apps with the fewest complaints. Every pick below is ranked by real user reviews, not marketing.
Ranked by lowest share of negative reviews among highly rated Entertainment apps. Based on public Google Play data.
Top 8 apps like NOW
Why users look for NOW alternatives
Users frequently complain about the app's poor performance, including constant crashes, glitches, and slow loading times. Many are frustrated by the mandatory long-term contracts and the inability to cancel easily. Additionally, there are widespread complaints about excessive ads, even for paid subscribers, and the need to pay extra for basic features like HD quality and ad-free viewing.
Summarized from 395 recent 1-3 star reviews of NOW.
NOW alternatives: frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to NOW?
Based on our weekly store data, GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub is the top-rated Entertainment app with the lowest share of negative reviews, making it the strongest NOW alternative right now. The full ranked list is above, so you can compare ratings and complaint volume before switching.
What are some apps like NOW?
Apps like NOW include GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub, HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies, Tubi: Free Movies & Live TV and other top-rated Entertainment apps. They cover the same core use case, and the list above ranks them by how few complaints their users report.
Why do people look for NOW alternatives?
Users usually search for an alternative after hitting a recurring problem: billing surprises, missing features, crashes, or poor support. The negative-review summary below shows the specific complaints driving people away from NOW.
Are these NOW alternatives free?
Most Entertainment apps offer a free tier or trial, though many charge for full features or a subscription. Check each app's own page for its pricing and, more importantly, for the billing complaints users report before you commit.
How are these NOW alternatives ranked?
They are sorted by the lowest share of negative (1-3 star) reviews among highly rated Entertainment apps in our weekly store dataset. It rewards apps whose users are actually satisfied, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budget.