Do you enjoy finding new books, movies, and music or do you prefer to revisit old favorites again and again? Whatever your style, you're sure to find some top quality entertainment with these apps.
Best Entertainment Apps
Here are the best entertainment apps we found to help you discover new content, whether you like to watch, play, listen, or read. For more iPhone tips, check out our Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here's our list of the best entertainment apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
NYT Games: Word Games & Sudoku - (Free)
Wordle was successful for a reason—daily puzzle games are fun! The NYT app offers you an array of daily puzzles even without a subscription, though subscribing gives you more access.
BritBox: The Best British TV - ($8.99/month)
If you love a good mystery show or true crime series (who doesn’t?), BritBox is a goldmine of the best whodunit shows on British TV, plus other genres.
Threads, an Instagram app - (Free)
If you're looking for an alternative to X (formerly Twitter), Threads is it. Enjoy a similar format in a calmer environment with higher character allowances.
Bleacher Report: Sports News - (Free)
Enjoy comprehensive sports coverage, follow your favorite teams, and interact with other fans all in this one app! A must-have for any sports fan.
Libby, by OverDrive - (Free)
Enjoy your library on your iPhone! Libby gives you access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines, including many current popular titles with just your library card.
Apple Podcasts - (Free)
While some people have strong feelings about a favorite podcast platform, Apple Podcasts remains one of the easiest to use with one of the largest selections.
Bandcamp - (Free)
Directly support your favorite artists by buying their albums and having most of the proceeds go straight to the artists and/or labels rather than to the platform itself.
hoopla Digital - (Free)
Hoopla gives you access to your local library's digital books but also offers movies and TV shows to borrow so you don’t have to pay for a streaming service.
Likewise: Movie, TV, Book Recs - (Free)
Discover movies, books, and podcasts similar to ones you love with this easy-to-use recommendation app. Follow people with similar tastes or explore suggestions.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts - (Free)
Shazam can recognize a song that’s playing, tell you what it is, and even open it in Apple Music or Spotify! It's great for discovering new music whether you’re out or scrolling socials.
Tubi: Movies & Live TV - (Free)
Apple TV+ - ($9.99/month)
There are a lot of streaming services out there, but AppleTV+ offers seamless integration with all Apple devices, plus a wealth of high-quality original shows.
YouTube Kids - (Free)
YouTube Kids offers children a safe browsing experience by letting parents set up preferences and filters. They do play ads, so be sure to still monitor what they’re seeing!
TikTok - (Free)
More than just a social media app, TikTok offers quality entertainment in the form of shorts and skits. Many users have theatrical aspirations, so the acting can be top quality!
StoryGraph - (Free)
If you like tracking your reading but want more than what Goodreads has to offer, StoryGraph is for you. See your stats broken down into categories like mood, genre, length, and more.
Flashscore - (Free)
Track your favorite teams and sports all in one app! Just mark everything you want to follow and see the latest game stats with just a tap.
Apple Music - ($5.99+/month)
Apple Music not only integrates with your Apple devices, but it also pays artists among the highest amounts per stream, offering fair compensation.
Soundcloud - (Free)
Soundcloud puts a focus on getting independent artists in front of the right audience. Because of this, it offers a very different catalog than most other major streaming platforms.
Genshin Impact - (Free)
Travel through an enormous and beautiful world alone or with friends. Solve mysteries, challenges, and puzzles and enjoy frequently updated material to keep gameplay fresh!
If you liked this entertainment app list, check out our full list of best iPhone apps in the categories of entertainment, finance, health and fitness, dining and cooking, design and photo, and staff and reader favorites.
