#8in Live TVSling: Live TV, Sports & News
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
What is Sling?
Sling is a live TV streaming app that offers live channels for sports, news, and entertainment, plus On Demand shows and movies. Users can choose base subscriptions and add extra channel collections based on their interests. The listing also describes Sling Freestream, which offers free live TV channels without a credit card.
Pricing. Sling: Live TV, Sports & News is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Watching live sports such as NFL, NBA, or MLB without cable
- Following breaking news and U.S. And world headlines
- Trying free live TV channels before subscribing
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Why this app is in A tier
Sling scores 84 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 94, 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
Stream live TV, sports, news, popular shows, movies & more with Sling TV. Customize your channel lineup and explore thousands of movies and shows On Demand. No hidden fees, no long-term contracts, and no more cable. Pause or customize your live TV streaming service at any time. Try Sling Freestream with hundreds of free Live TV channels, no credit card required. Sling TV Channel Lineups Choose from multiple base subscriptions, with the flexibility to change based on your viewing needs. Add Extra TV channel collections based on your interests. Plus, hundreds of free Live TV channels, with Sling Freestream. Live Sports Sling TV has live sports you can’t do without. Watch NCAA college basketball, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football, MLS soccer, golf, NASCAR, combat sports and more. From college games to pro, soccer to football, it’s all on Sling TV! Live News Sling keeps you up to date on breaking news and get the latest news headlines in the U.S and around the world. Add the News Extra package to get breaking news from trusted national networks, financial and economic news and diverse news channels. Shows, Movies, and Premium Streaming Services Stream today’s most popul
Compare in Live TV
| Measure | Sling |  MyTV IP |  The NBC App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 84 / 100 | 84 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.4 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 252K | 4.4K | 292K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | — | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 1d ago | 4d ago | 30d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Video Streaming AppsA tier, #14, score 84
- Best Sports Streaming AppsA tier, #17, score 84
- Best TV Streaming AppsA tier, #18, score 84
Questions about Sling
Is the app free to download?
The App Store listing shows a price of free. Sling Freestream is described as offering hundreds of free live TV channels with no credit card required.
Are there long-term contracts or hidden fees?
The description states there are no hidden fees and no long-term contracts. Specific subscription prices are Not stated on the App Store.
Can I watch shows and movies without live TV?
Users can explore thousands of movies and shows On Demand. Sling Freestream is described as including free On Demand TV and movies for signed-up users.
Is Sling free?
Sling is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Sling good for?
Sling is built for watching live sports such as NFL, NBA, or MLB without cable, following breaking news and U.S. and world headlines, trying free live TV channels before subscribing. It sits in the live TV list on AppTierList.
Is Sling worth it?
Sling is A tier, ranked #8 of 40 live TV apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 252,309 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does Sling compare to MyTV IP?
Sling is A tier at 84; MyTV IP is A tier at 84. They score the same. Sling is free to download, with in-app purchases, MyTV IP is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Sling updated?
Sling was updated 1 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Live TV (A tier, #8) · Video Streaming (A tier, #14) · Sports Streaming (A tier, #17) · TV Streaming (A tier, #18)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 84 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 252,309
- Recent reviews
- 2.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (1 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Watching live sports such as NFL, NBA, or MLB without cable, Following breaking news and U.S. And world headlines, Trying free live TV channels before subscribing
- Requires
- iOS 16.1 or later
- Size
- 130 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