Report updated Mar 31, 2026
YouTube TV
v10.13Cord-cutters and sports fans looking for a comprehensive, flexible live TV replacement that offers the convenience of modern streaming with the breadth of traditional cable.
What Is YouTube TV?
Launched Apr 5, 2017
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Record unlimited shows and movies with no storage limits, with recordings saved for 9 months.
Watch up to four live games or streams simultaneously on a single screen.
Real-time sports insights and catch-up features for major sporting events.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate content variety, but report billing and subscription issues and technical bugs.”
What Users Love
I really enjoyed this they give you a lot of channels
Glad Newmax is part of subscription
Pain Points
Stuck in a bug where I cant cancel add-ons
Cancelled during trial but was charged
App gets locked in landscape mode
constant buffering
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment | Free | #37 | ▼6 |
| Overall | Free | #90 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unmatched content aggregation (sports/local networks)
- Unique technical features (Multiview, Unlimited DVR)
- Strong brand equity via Google
Cons
- Systemic billing and subscription management errors
- Poor customer support responsiveness
- Technical instability and UI bugs
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Fixing billing UX to capture frustrated legacy cable users
- Expanding niche sports offerings
- Improving ad-transparency for DVR users
Market Threats
- Competitors exploiting poor customer service reputation
- Rising costs alienating price-sensitive users
- Churn during high-traffic sporting events due to technical bugs
What are the key takeaways?
YouTube TV is a frustrating entertainment app that is available. With a 3.8/5 rating from 216.5K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate content variety, though billing and subscription issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Cord-cutters and sports fans looking for a comprehensive, flexible live TV replacement that offers the convenience of modern streaming with the breadth of traditional cable.
How much does it cost?
Model: subscription
Focuses on 'cable-free' convenience with no long-term contracts, utilizing tiered plans to capture both general and sports-focused audiences.
iOS Version
10.13
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Apr 5, 2017
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Google