It seems like commercials for free TV apps are constant nowadays. Yet, despite this, many are still not aware of the many advantages that can come with using free TV apps. With cable costs climbing every year, the prospect of using a free TV app instead of the traditional cable television route is looking more and more appealing.

Some free TV apps offer a layout and programming slate that is remarkably similar to regular TV, except with the added pro of being free, while other apps deviate from the norm of cable but in a lot of good ways.

PBS Kids

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PBS Kids

Geared towards kids, the PBS Kids free TV app gives users free access to hundreds of hours of educational content. Little ones will recognize the titles on PBS Kids like Curious George and Sesame Street. Also, the app is designed to be appealing to kids, with a colorful, easy-to-use layout that a child could navigate on their own.

On the PBS Kids app, parents would not need to worry about parental control apps since PBS Kids is child-centered and offers only material that is safe and appropriate for children.

Airy TV

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Airy TV

A 100 percent free tv service supported by ads, on Airy TV users can watch TV anywhere, anytime. Multiple devices are supported which means that users can watch through the app or online on any web browser. The main goal of Airy TV is to alter how people consume digital media.

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Also, this free TV app offers a rewards monetization program that lets users earn gift cards while watching their programs. There is a diverse selection that offers everything from reality TV to telenovelas along with live TV.

Distro TV

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Distro TV

Distro TV features programming from all around the globe. This internal free tv app offers over 270 live TV channels. There are no subscriptions required in addition to viewers can use this app without a provider and without a VPN. Further, no signup is required, making the setup of Distro TV a piece of cake, especially when compared to the cumbersome setup for traditional cable.

There are also live classic reruns on Distro TV that feature classic television shows like Bonanza and Dragnet.

Peacock

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Peacock

While more well known for their premium paid options, Peacock offers a free version that includes current and classic TV shows, movies, news, sports, kids’ shows, and Spanish-language programs. Also, Peacock even offers some select episodes of Peacock originals that free Peacock users can sample and see if they want to purchase the premium version of the app.

NBC programs like Chicago Fire as well as movies like The Amityville Horror and shoo-in actor choice for Doctor Doom Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre are free to watch on the app without the purchase of a subscription.

The Roku Channel

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Roku Channel

A Roku device is not required to use the free Roku Channel app. On the Roku app, there is a rotating selection (much like most streaming services) of films and shows to watch, all for free. A plus of the Roku channel is Roku originals.

One such original that has garnered a lot of buzz this year is the cameo-filled Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. A 24/7 live news feed is also available for those in the U.S. and Canada. Roku is ad-supported but it is free.

Freevee

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Freevee

A free, ad-supported offshoot of Amazon, Freevee offers a wide array of movies and tv shows for free that viewers can use to stream anywhere, anytime.

With a blend of original content, like the TV show Sprung from the cliffhanger ending My Name is Earl and Raising Hope creator Greg Garcia, and familiar hit movies and shows, Freevee will have something for everyone to enjoy with no charge necessary. Formerly IMDb TV, Freevee offers an amount of fan-favorite movies and shows that are hard to beat.

Xumo

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Xumo

Offering live TV and on-demand options, Xumo is a great option for a free tv app. For the news junkies out there, Xumo offers live streaming major network news channels, so one can always get their news fix. If one is more inclined to movies, there are several free channels offering awesome films.

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Moreover, Xumo has themed channels so wherever one's tastes lean, comedy or action, drama or western, just click on the themed channel that is desired and movies in that genre will play.

Pluto TV

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Pluto TV

Very similar to traditional cable and its layout, Pluto TV offers its viewers channels of linear content without any fees or subscriptions. Whether someone wants live news or kids' movies, Pluto TV has the bases covered.

Also, Pluto TV offers a fair amount of niche programming like the alternative 80s late-night show Night Flight and past Comedy Central programming like Drawn Together. There are also classic movies available to watch for free on Pluto TV in addition to sports channels.

Tubi TV

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Tubi TV

Since Tubi TV has deals with major studios like Paramount and MGM, the selection of movies is exceptional. In addition to more mainstream features, independent and foreign titles are available to watch for free as well.

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Part of the Fox Entertainment family, the library of Tubi is always expanding and changing with new content coming and going all the time, ensuring a selection that will please just about anyone. Popular Fox series are also part of Tubi's offerings. Ad-supported, Tubi is very close to the experience of watching regular cable television but even better since it's free.

Crackle

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Crackle

Crackle is an amazing resource to go to for streaming, especially for free streaming. One of the best parts of Crackle is its far-reaching library of both movies and tv shows. Whether classic TV is one's preference or more modern fare, Crackle is a fantastic resource.

In addition to the vast selections of Crackle, the service also offers original content that viewers can try out whenever they want. Also, there's no need to worry if Crackle will be compatible with one's device because it works on nearly everything.

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