Philo: Shows, Movies & Live TV
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
What is Philo?
Philo is a TV streaming app with 70+ live channels on its Essential plan. The Bundle+ plan adds HBO Max Basic with Ads, AMC+, and discovery+, and the app also offers 120+ free channels with a 30-Day DVR.
Pricing. Philo: Shows, Movies & Live TV is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Watching live cable networks such as AMC, MTV, and HGTV
- Trying free channels before choosing a paid plan
- Households sharing one account across up to 3 devices
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Why this app is in A tier
Philo scores 84 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 88, App Store search rank 50, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Philo is where all the best TV comes together! Sign up today and enjoy a 7-day free trial of the Essential plan: 70+ live channels, including AMC, BET, Hallmark, Lifetime, MTV, and Nickelodeon. Get even more entertainment with the Bundle+ plan: live TV and access to HBO Max, AMC+, and discovery+. Choose the plan that’s right for you - no contracts, no hassles! Essential plan: Get everything you love about live TV for an unbeatable price! * 7-day Free Trial: New subscribers can try Essential free for a week. * 70+ Live TV Channels: Watch top-rated networks like AMC, BET, CMT, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark, HGTV, History Channel, ID, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and so much more! * 75,000+ Movies & Shows On-Demand: Explore our library of binge-worthy content across every genre. Bundle+ plan: Take your streaming to the next level with all the channels and library from the Essential plan, plus: * HBO Max Basic with Ads Plan, AMC+, and discovery+ Included: Your next obsession awaits! Dive into captivating dramas, thrillers, horror, fresh new flicks, must-watch originals, and endless entertainment - all included with your Bundle+ subscription. Free Channel
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Questions about Philo
Is the app free to download?
The App Store lists the app price as free. Subscription plan prices are not stated on the App Store. The Essential plan includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
Can I watch without signing up?
The listing says 120+ free channels are available, and no sign-up or credit card is required to start watching free content.
Does it include a DVR?
Both Essential and Bundle+ include Unlimited DVR, and the listing says recordings can be rewatched for up to a year. Free content includes a 30-Day DVR.
Is Philo free?
Philo is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Philo good for?
Philo is built for watching live cable networks such as AMC, MTV, and HGTV, trying free channels before choosing a paid plan, households sharing one account across up to 3 devices. It sits in the live TV list on AppTierList.
Is Philo worth it?
Philo is A tier, ranked #12 of 40 live TV apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 69,573 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 11 apps rank above it.
How does Philo compare to TLC GO?
Philo is A tier at 84; TLC GO is A tier at 84. They score the same. Philo is free to download, with in-app purchases, TLC GO is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Philo updated?
Philo was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Live TV (A tier, #12) · Video Streaming (A tier, #16) · TV Streaming (B tier, #20)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 84 / 100
- Rank in list
- #12 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 69,573
- Recent reviews
- 2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Watching live cable networks such as AMC, MTV, and HGTV, Trying free channels before choosing a paid plan, Households sharing one account across up to 3 devices
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 123 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed