100+ Best FireStick Apps (Sep 2023) – Free Movies, Shows, Live TV, Sports

Amazon has revolutionized the world of home TV entertainment with its ground-breaking product, the Amazon FireStick. With a Fire TV Stick, you have access to regular TV channels and the freedom to experience entertainment beyond cable or satellite TV. Apart from watching Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and other services, you can also use some of the other best FireStick apps from third parties to view the content of your choice.

There’s a huge variety of FireStick apps that can perform any function you could need. But the thing is, you don’t need that many FireStick apps for your device. That’s because while many apps have great features, others are only for appearance or don’t offer unique benefits. For this reason, I’ve curated a list of the best FireStick apps you can install or sideload on your Fire TV or Stick.

Best FireStick Apps 2023

Now that we know why we need FireStick apps, let’s start the list. I have categorized these apps to give you a better idea of the exact purpose they serve.

Disclaimer: Free streaming sources should be used only for movies and TV shows available in the public domain or for which you have rights. Streaming copyrighted content is unlawful and could get you into legal trouble. As such, we do not support or approve the streaming of copyrighted content. Check your local laws about online streaming before using free sources.

Best Fire Stick App for Safety

1. ExpressVPN 

A VPN (virtual private network) is a tool for those with privacy concerns. Simply put, if you want to view restricted content in your country, you can change your server location and enjoy the restricted content without any risks.

Moreover, Governments and ISPs worldwide track their users’ online activities, and the online content streamers are their top targets. So, if you don’t want to invite any legal trouble, your best bet is a good FireStick VPN. 

Express VPN has been consistently ranked as the best VPN for Fire Stick. It offers an easy-to-use Fire TV / Stick app you can install within minutes.

You need not be troubled about network speed because ExpressVPN has a built-in speed optimizer for enhancing network speed. Whenever you launch this application, you will see a feature called Smart Location, which will show you the best server locations where you can get maximum speed.

Here’s how to install and connect ExpressVPN on your FireStick:

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. This means you can use it free for the first 30 days, and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.

Step 2: Power on your Fire TV Stick and go to Find, followed by the Search option.

Step 3: Now, type Expressvpn in the search bar and select Express Vpn when it appears in the search results.

Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.

Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.

Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.

Best FireStick Apps for Movies and TV Shows

2. Cinema APK (Free)

Cinema APK is a top-rated Android app for movies and TV shows. 

With hundreds of hours of streamable content and an endless content line-up, Cinema APK is one of the must-have entertainment FireStick apps. Even though this app hasn’t been updated in a while, it is still widely used. Furthermore, it works and provides multiple streams for movies and TV episodes.

Cinema APK does not host any content of its own. Instead, it is an aggregator that fetches the streaming links from multiple servers in various locations. Fetching the quality streams is one of the most critical aspects of such service, and so far, Cinema APK is doing the job well.  You can also pair it with Real Debrid to get higher-quality streams.

This lightweight app is fully FireStick, Fire TV remote-compatible making navigation, interaction, and handling incredibly easy.

Features: 

• Easy to use
• Tons of movies & shows
• Numerous genres and categories to choose from
• Trakt & Debrid integration
• 4K content
• Multiple working links

How to Install Cinema APK on FireStick, Fire TV

3. BeeTV (Free) 

If you are looking for an app with an endless collection of movies and TV shows, you may want to try BeeTV. This app has a vast content library that you can binge-watch for hundreds of hours, and you may still have plenty left unstreamed.

BeeTV, like many other on-demand services, does not host any content of its own. Instead, it acts as an aggregator and pulls the streaming links from various sources on the internet.

The app also features Real-Debrid sign-in, which helps the app fetch higher-quality links. The regular updates to the media library make sure you always have something new to watch.

Features: 

• Simple, user-friendly interface
• Huge library of movies, shows, and more
• Various genres and categories
• Trakt & Debrid pairing available
• 4K, 1080, 720, SD links
• Lots of streaming links

How to Install BeeTV on FireStick, Fire TV

4. CyberFlix TV (Free)

CyberFlix TV packs a solid collection of movies and TV shows. This scraper-based app also fetches streams from several sources. You can also sign in with your Real-Debrid account to access premium, full-HD streams.

You can sort the content by genre and year and mark videos as favorites for quick access.

Features: 

• Easy-to-use interface
• Large content collection
• Tons of categories to pick from
• Works with Trakt & Debrid
• 4K, 1080, 720, SD links
• Multiple working streams

How to Install CyberFlix TV on FireStick, Fire TV

5. Kodi (Free)

Kodi is an open-source application for various platforms, and you can sideload it on your Amazon FireStick and Fire TV without additional cost. Apart from everything else that contributes to its burgeoning reputation, what catches the eye is its simple yet elegant user interface.

With a plethora of options for personal entertainment, you can choose what you like, from music from a preorganized party playlist to viewing various TV shows. You can also view full-fledged HD/4K movies on your Amazon FireStick. Via Kodi, you’ll have access to thousands of movies of almost all genres with a single click.

There are tons of Kodi addons and Kodi builds to let you stream your favorite content. If you are new, our guide for Kodi beginners will help you get started. Kodi users are advised to use a VPN due to heavy online surveillance worldwide.

Features: 

• Unlimited free content
• Top-rated compatible addons and builds
• Easy to use

How to Install Kodi on FireStick

6. Popcornflix (Free) 

Acquired by Soul Entertainment in 2017, Popcornflix LLC is a streaming service that lets you enjoy free movies and TV shows. Popcornflix was created for those who want to watch great movies and TV shows for free (ad-supported). 

You name it: compelling documentaries, foreign films, original web series—Popcornflix has something for everyone. Popcornflix is one of the friendliest hubs for free movies and TV shows on the internet.  It’s officially available in the USA and Canada, with plans to launch in more countries.

If you are in one of these two countries, you can get Popcornflix from the Amazon Store. You can sideload the app and use it with a VPN for other regions.

Features:

• Free (ad-supported) movies, shows, documentaries, & more
• Available on Amazon Store
• Easy to use

How to Install PopcornFlix on FireStick

7. Nova TV (Free)

Nova TV is an easily personalizable app with a library of thousands of movies, series, and TV shows. The app’s library is also regularly updated, so you always get access to the latest offerings in the TV and film world.

Nova TV is a highly organized app that sorts its content by category and sub-category. It also has a well-thought-out user interface to make navigating its extensive library easier. Nova TV integrates with MX Player for the highest-quality video streaming links.

Features:

• Abundant free content
• Intuitive user interface
• Tons of streaming links
• Trakt & Real Debrid support

How to Install Nova TV on FireStick

8. FilmPlus (Free)

There are tons of streaming apps for on-demand video content, such as movies and TV shows, for the FireStick. FilmPlus is relatively new to the scene but is already one of the most popular of them.

FilmPlus comes with a very extensive library of video content. It scrapes its content by automatically crawling the host websites and collecting streaming links. Most of these links are of high quality so that viewers can enjoy their favorite movies and shows in HD, Full HD, and 4K resolution.

In terms of its interface, FilmPlus looks and works like you’d expect. The app comes with a simple, well-designed, and intuitive interface. It’s a free app, so you do not need to subscribe or register.

For even more high-quality links, you can integrate a premium debrid account, such as Real-Debrid. You can also link a Trakt account to automatically track what you are watching.

Features:

• Tons of movies and shows
• Simple and user-friendly interface
• Lots of working streaming links
• Trakt & Real Debrid integration available

How to Install FilmPlus on FireStick

9. Mediabox HD (Free)

Mediabox is another app for watching on-demand movies and shows. It also features documentaries and docuseries. This app is free but offers a VIP membership plan for $1.99 per month ($9.99 lifetime).

The VIP plan offers faster streaming and an ad-free experience. However, if you are using Real Debrid or any other premium hoster, you don’t need to buy the plan.

Features:

• A massive library of movies and shows
• Supports up to 4K streaming (with debrid)
• User-friendly interface
• Debrid & Trakt support

How to Install Mediabox HD on FireStick

10. Ocean Streamz (Free)

Ocean Streamz is an app for watching movies, shows, and other types of on-demand videos. This app features popular, trending, as well as old content.

You can explore the movies and shows in various categories and genres. You can also sort the titles by year.

 

Features:

• Lots of movies and shows
• Working streams
• Real Debrid supported

How to Install Ocean Streamz on FireStick

11. CucoTV (Free)

Cuco TV is a rebranded version of the ZineTevi app. CucoTV allows you to stream the latest movies and TV shows. It is a free app, so you can watch all its content without paying a subscription fee.

You can watch your favorite movies and shows on CucoTV in HD quality. The app also allows downloads so that you can save content for offline viewing (not recommended on FireStick due to low storage capacity).

Video streams do take some time to load on CucoTV. You can expect to wait for about 30 seconds to view your video. There may also be a little buffering once the streaming begins. You may experience some navigation issues with the app.

Features:

• Content well organized in useful categories
• Light app suited for FireStick and other low-storage devices
• Big content library
• Trakt & Real Debrid sign-in available

How to Install Cuco TV on FireStick

12. Megabox HD (Free)

Megabox HD looks much like Onebox HD (also listed here). This app features on-demand movies and TV series. You can also watch some documentaries.

It is a lightweight app. However, it lacks many features, including Debrid and Trakt support. Megabox HD offers both SD and HD links. However, the links do not always work for all the titles or episodes. If you have one of the other apps on this list, you may skip this one.

Features

• A good collection of movies and shows
• Lightweight

How to Install Megabox HD on FireStick

13. BBC iPlayer (Free)

BBC iPlayer is one of the most popular streaming services in the United Kingdom. This service lets you stream almost all the BBC content, including Movies, Shows, Documentaries, News, and a whole lot more.

BBC is an incredibly popular TV network with an exciting line-up of high-quality content. This TV network delivers content outside the UK through several streaming and broadcasting partners. However, BBC iPlayer is a one-stop shop for all things BBC.

Sadly, iPlayer is restricted to the UK. But worry not; I have covered the trick to unblock and watch BBC in any country, including the USA.

Features:

• A wide range of BBC content
• High-quality streaming

How to Install BBC iPlayer on FireStick & Watch Anywhere in the World

14. Syncler (Free)

Syncler is a video-on-demand app used by tons of people because of its massive collection of movies, TV shows, documentaries, PPV replays, web series, and anime. It also has a well-designed user interface that gives off Netflix vibes when you stream.  Its features include subtitles, autoplay, and advanced link-filtering options.

Syncler is not a regular video-on-demand provider. Therefore, it does not offer streaming links. To use the app, you must integrate a debrid link provider (such as Real Debrid) to scrape premium links. You can also integrate your Trakt account to import your watch history and lists.

Features:

• Advanced link filtering
• Tons of content
• Trakt and Real Debrid are available

How to Install Syncler on FireStick

15. Stremio (Free + Paid)

Stremio offers an uncomplicated way to stream your favorite movies, shows, and more. Stremio is an online media service like Kodi and is also supported on many devices. But there are some apparent differences.

Stremio has a much more straightforward and user-friendly interface, allowing you to start almost instantly. It installs its addons online and does not store data on your device.

This means that when you install an addon on one device, you can access it from all your Stremio devices. It also means that the storage space on low-storage devices doesn’t get crammed no matter how many addons you install. Stremio supports both official and community (unofficial, third-party) addons. You can install any addon with a single click.

Features:

• Unlimited free movies, shows, & more
• Online addon installation saves space on FireStick
• A wide range of addons are available

How to Install Stremio on FireStick, Fire TV

16. Plex (Free + Paid)

Plex is one of the most popular media management systems. This service converts your computer into a media hub by transforming it into a Plex server and lets you access local and online media from client apps for a wide range of devices, including Amazon FireStick, Fire TV, and FireStick Lite.

I find it a convenient media tool for FireStick, which has some serious storage limitations. I could download movies and shows on my computer and play them wirelessly on my FireStick. I don’t have to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Besides the local media on your computer, you can download server plugins (called Plex Channels) and access unlimited online media on FireStick, Fire TV, and other client apps. Plex is mostly free, so I recommend it as one of the best apps for FireStick.

Features:

• Access videos and music on FireStick from your computer
• Remote access available
• A variety of Plex channels available for streaming

How to Install Plex on FireStick

17. Netflix (Paid)

Netflix is one of the most widely used TV and movie platforms. Therefore, we have added it to our list of the best FireStick apps. Once you subscribe to Netflix on your Amazon FireStick or Fire TV, you can use the same account on multiple devices.

If you’re not sure whether you should get it, try Netflix for a month for free and cancel it anytime you want. With a Netflix VPN, you can stream other countries’ versions of Netflix without legal issues.

Features: 

• Tons of Netflix Original content
• Lots of syndicated/licensed programs and movies

How to Install Netflix on FireStick

18. HBO Max (Paid)

HBO Max is an on-demand streaming service with millions of subscribers. With HBO Max, you can watch all your favorite HBO Originals.

But that’s not it. This service also gets tons of syndicated programs and movies from popular third-party distributors. For instance, it features the ever-popular sitcoms The Big Bang Theory and Friends.

You can stream content from many other media services, including DC, Cartoon Network, Looney Tunes, and more. Go ahead and give it a try.

Features: 

• Access to all HBO Originals
• Lots of syndicated content

How to Install HBO Max on FireStick

19. TeaTV (Free)

With a solid line-up of movies and shows and a straightforward interface, TeaTV is one of the preferred choices of many users. This lightweight app is easy to install and use.

The app used to be buggy and unstable. However, the developers got it back on its feet again with regular updates and fixes. TeaTV is currently one of the best FireStick apps for streamers.

Features:

• Unlimited movies and shows
• Easy to install and use
• Trakt & Real Debrid support

How to Install TeaTV on FireStick

20. Viva TV (Free)

Viva TV is a video streaming app that lets you stream hundreds of movies, TV shows, and live sports events on your FireStick device. There are many genres to choose from on this app, including action, romance, thrillers, drama, horror, and comedy.

You can also watch cartoons, anime, and Korean drama series. You will find full HD and 4K streams for most videos. It lets you choose from multiple streaming links scraped from host websites.

It has a well-designed and intuitive user interface. Viva TV is a debrid app. For the best experience, you can integrate your Real-Debrid, AllDebrid, or Premiumize accounts.

Features:

• Hundreds of movies and shows
• High-quality streaming links (up to 4K)
• Real Debrid support is available
• Trakt integration is available

How to Install Viva TV on FireStick

21. Weyd (Paid)

Weyd is one of the few media streaming apps that was built from scratch. It is not a clone or fork of any popular streaming app. This app that lets offers a massive collection of video content to select from.

Old and newly released entertainment blockbusters are all available on Weyd. It scrapes streaming links with the help of plugins and link providers. Weyd is not free. The subscription starts at $5 for three months. Weyd is entirely ad-free. Weyd supports the integration of Trakt and premium debrid accounts like Real-Debrid, Premiumize, and AllDebrid.

Features:

• An extensive library of movies and shows
• The subscription-based model ensures quality streaming
• Ad-free
• Real-debrid and Trakt support

How to Install Weyd on FireStick

22. Vudu (Free + Paid)

Launched in 2004, Vudu is an American video store and streaming service. Vudu lets you watch movies and TV shows for free. Black cinema, Western, comedy, romance, stand-up comedy, documentaries—everything is available on Vudu. And the platform is 100% legal!

Vudu also supports renting and buying TV shows and movies! So, if you are looking for an all-in-one app, Vudu is one of your best bets.

Features:

• Huge collection of content (over 24,000 titles)
• Fully legal
• 4K movies available for rent
• Free (ad-supported) content is also available

How to Install Vudu on FireStick

23. Shudder TV (Paid)

                                           Created by AMC Networks, this app was designed to provide fans of horror, suspense, thrillers, and supernatural fiction with all the spine-tingling content they love.

If you enjoy these genres, you’ll find that Shudder TV is the perfect place to get your fix on scary movies and shows. You can fill out a form to suggest movies or shows you want to see.

On Shudder TV, you can explore collections of hand-picked movies and series. Alternatively, you can simply plug into the linear channel and binge-watch movies. It has both classic and newer titles. In addition, there are more than 100 exclusives to pick from. Shudder TV is an official app and is available on the Amazon App Store. 

Features:

• A big line-up of content
• Paid but ad-free experience

How to Install Shudder TV on FireStick

24. Crackle (Free)

Crackle is another free video streaming service app from Sony Entertainment. You can find the best award-winning movies and TV shows here without hassle.

Crackle offers TV shows, movies, and web series on your Amazon Fire Stick device. You need to create an account on Crackle. Crackle has a parental control feature in the app to filter the content according to age. 

Features:

• Free (ad-supported) content
• A decent number of on-demand videos

How to Install Crackle on FireStick

25. Discovery+ (Paid)

If you are a fan of everything Discovery Network offers, you should go for Discovery Plus on FireStick. This app contains one of the most extensive collections of non-fiction content, including tons of top-grade documentaries from the popular channels owned by Discovery Inc., such as Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Discovery Science, TLC, and more. 

Despite offering nearly unlimited content, Discovery+ is one of the most affordable services for FireStick and other devices.

Features: 

• Tons of Discovery content
• Nominal subscription fee

How to Install Discovery+ on FireStick

26. Pluto TV (Free)

Pluto TV offers more than a hundred live channels for you to choose from. The channels are available in various genres, out of which the primary ones are news, sports, and entertainment.

More than 6,000 TV shows and movies are available on the platform. Pluto TV has the unique feature of adding a new hit movie weekly for its viewers. The application is regularly updated and well-maintained by the developers.

Features:

• Completely free (ad-supported)
• A huge collection of content, including video and TV on-demand

How to Install Pluto TV

27. Paramount Plus (Paid)

Paramount Plus is a streaming service that has replaced Viacom’s popular streaming app, CBS All Access. It offers all the content users could enjoy on CBS All Access, such as movies, TV shows, and many live sporting events and TV channels.

In addition, it comes with some original content of its own. On Paramount Plus, you can enjoy more than 12,000 TV show episodes. This includes shows aired on CBS, such as Hawaii Five-0 and Blue Blood.

There are also tons of live sports to stream. For example, you can watch the NFL, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Golf Masters, college basketball, and college football.

You can tune in to channels like CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon for live TV. Paramount Plus is an official app available on FireStick. However, you must sign up for an account and subscribe to the service to use it. If you have a CBS All Access account, you don’t need to sign up for a new Paramount Plus account, as your old account details will do just fine.

Features:

• A massive library of content, including movies, TV shows, and more
• Live streams are also available

How to Get Paramount on FireStick

28. Crunchyroll (Paid)

If you are a fan of Japanese anime and Asian entertainment, then Crunchyroll is for you. It’s one of the best FireStick apps used by anime lovers worldwide.

More than 25,000 episodes of different anime series are available on the platform, guaranteeing non-stop 15000+ hours of entertainment. Before broadcasting, all the shows are translated into various languages, providing uninterrupted entertainment.

All the content available on Crunchyroll is fully licensed and authenticated by the major Asian media producers. Crunchyroll is a paid and subscription-based service. But it offers a 14-day trial.

Features:

• Best place to watch Dorama, Anime, & Manga
• Huge content library

How to Install and watch Crunchyroll on FireStick

29. Peacock TV (Free and Paid)

Peacock TV is a multipurpose streaming service from NBC that gives you access to Live TV and on-demand movies and shows.

This service lets you watch all the original programming on NBC. You will also find dozens of syndicated TV shows and documentaries. In addition, the app also features tons of movies.

Peacock TV offers a free plan with limited content. However, if you want to unlock the entire content catalog, you can buy the Premium or Premium+ plans. The app offers plenty to explore and watch. Give it a try.

Features:

• Live TV and on-demand content in one place
• Big content collection
• Free access to a limited content library

How to Install Peacock TV on FireStick

30. Hulu (Paid)

                                           Hulu is an American streaming service that offers a massive library of content. Whether you are looking for Hulu Originals or content copyrighted from other services, you will find many exciting options. In addition to on-demand services, Hulu offers a Live TV package that gives you access to over 65 cable TV channels.

You can also choose a bundled plan that combines Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. Hulu has become incredibly popular in the past few years. It is also one of the most downloaded apps on FireStick.

Features:

• A variety of content, including Hulu Originals
• Bundled plans offer access to multiple platforms, including Disney+ and ESPN

How to Install Hulu on Amazon FireStick

31. OneBox HD (Free)

OneBox HD used to be one of Android’s most popular third-party apps. The earlier versions of OneBox HD did not offer FireStick remote compatibility. However, the software updates have made the app completely remote-friendly.

While OneBox HD continues to provide quality streaming links (and that’s why it is on this list of best apps for FireStick), it has some shortcomings we couldn’t overlook.

It is updated with the new content, but the main screen does not feature any. So you need to search for the content manually. The app has also not been updated for quite some time. You may still try OneBox HD, but there are other better options you will find right here on this list.

Features:

• Offers HD links
• The content library is decent

How to Install OneBox HD on FireStick

32. Xumo TV (free)

Xumo is an over-the-top, on-demand content provider owned by Comcast. It uses the ad-based model to distribute free content.

Xumo is an official app, and you can get it from the Amazon App Store. This app lets you stream news, TV, movies, sports, content for kids and families, comedy, lifestyle, and more. It is available only in North America, Brazil, and Western European countries.

Features:

• Advertising video on demand (AVOD) model for free streaming
• Nearly a dozen content types to choose from
• Partnership with many traditional TV channels, including History, USA Network, Syfy, and more

How to Install & Use Xumo TV on FireStick

33. Apple TV (Paid)

Apple TV is an over-the-top service for watching films and TV shows. This app lets you stream content from the iTunes store, Apple TV+ originals, and Apple TV Channels on-demand content.

You can sign in with your existing Apple ID or create a new one. You do not need an iOS or Apple device to create your Apple ID.

Features:

• Apple Originals
• Access to content from the iTunes store
• Lots of movies and shows

How to Install Apple TV on FireStick

34. Fawesome TV (Free)

Fawesome TV is a free streaming service that lets you stream movies, shows, and more. Fawesome is included on this list of best FireStick apps because it offers over 10,000 videos in over 25 categories or genres.

It is an entirely legitimate app; you can download it from the Amazon Store. You will not find the latest movies or shows here. However, it still has hours of exciting and entertaining content.

Features:

• Free streaming of more than 10,000 movies and shows
• Many award-winning films and series

How to Install & Watch Fawesome TV on FireStick

35. Disney+ Hotstar (Paid)

Formerly Hotstar, Disney+ Hotstar is an Indian subscription VOD streaming service. Disney+ Hotstar is owned by Star India and has around 28.5 million paid users.

With the latest movies, TV shows, live sports, Disney+ content, and more, Disney+ Hotstar has more than 100,000 hours of content in 17 languages.

Although it’s a paid subscription service, it’s affordable in the US, India, and all other regions it supports.

Features:

• Disney+ and Marvel content at a nominal price (only in India)
• Hotstar Originals
• Live Sports

How to Install Disney+ on FireStick

36. Tubi (Free)

Tubi gives you access to a massive library of free on-demand movies, series, TV shows, and documentaries. You can watch the content without creating an account.

Tubi is ridden with ads, which can get a little annoying. You’ll have to sit through a short ad each time you watch something. Tubi is only available in the US.

However, thanks to virtual private networks (VPNs), users worldwide can access location-specific content almost anywhere.

Features:

• Free app with no subscription (ad-supported)
• A decent library of content
• Can be unlocked with a VPN anywhere in the world

How to Install Tubi TV on FireStick

37. SonyLIV (Free + Paid)

Owned by Sony Pictures Network India, SonyLIV is an Indian general entertainment streaming platform.

On SonyLIV, you can watch TV shows, movies, and sports for free! However, the free plan doesn’t give you access to premium content.

A paid subscription gives you access to the latest international shows, TV channels, live sports like the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, WWE events, and much more.

The official SonyLIV app is available on the Amazon Appstore. SonyLive is available in the Indian Subcontinent, Indo-Pacific region, Middle East, and USA via Sling TV.

Features:

• Loads of on-demand content, including movies and shows
• A range of SonyLiv originals
• Live TV and Live Sports

Installation: Available on Amazon App Store

38. Viki (Free + Paid)

Want to enjoy Asian shows and movies for free from other regions of the world? Viki’s got your back! Powered by Rakuten, Viki has Korean dramas, Chinese dramas, K-pop, and more.

Viki is a freemium service officially available on the Amazon App Store (in supported regions).  Although Viki is a free streaming service, you can unlock additional content and watch ad-free with a Viki Pass.

Features: 

• Tons of Asian content
• Plenty of free videos

How to Install & Use Viki on FireStick

39. Funimation (Paid)

Funimation is an American streaming service that offers dubbed content from East Asia, especially Japanese anime. It has distribution licenses for several popular shows, including Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, and more.

Funimation subscription plans start at $5.99 per month. You can download the Funimation app from the Amazon Store.

 

Features:

• Thousands of hours of anime

How to Install & Watch Funimation on FireStick

40. Boomerang (Paid)

                                           Boomerang is a famous cartoon channel that has been around for decades.  It is also now available on the Amazon FireStick. So if you have kids and own a FireStick, this app is right for you. 

But Boomerang is not just for kids. It contains content that people of all ages can enjoy. It gives you access to all the classic Boomerang shows like The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and The Smurfs. Boomerang comes with a 7-day free trial. After that, a monthly subscription is available for $5.99.

Features: 

• A huge library of cartoons and programs for kids
• User-friendly app

How to Install & Use Boomerang on Firestick

41. UK Turks (Free)

UK Turks is a free streaming app that gives you access to endless hours of movies, TV shows, live TV, and other video entertainment.

Besides the traditional categories available on most streaming platforms, UK Turks also offers special categories for its users, like Concerts, Standup, Cartoons, Documentaries, and even Radio.

All the streamable content on the app is well-labeled, neatly organized, and adequately categorized into multiple sub-categories.

This app displays multiple streaming links for videos. However, some links do not work. You may need to try a few times before you find a working link.

Features:

• Loads of content, including Movies, Shows, Live TV, Sports, Documentaries, and more
• User-friendly interface

How to Install the UK Turks app on FireStick

42. Rokkr (Free)

                                           Rokkr serves the same purpose as many best FireStick apps on this list: allowing you to stream movies and TV series. Rokkr is not officially available to download in the Amazon App Store and can be sideloaded from a third-party site.

It offers diverse entertainment channels, including channels based in the US. This app is free to use and does not require any subscriptions.  The app is essentially a browser, giving you access to streams of your favorite movies and shows.

Features:

• Gives you access to a variety of content, including movies, shows, live TV, news, and more
• Free to install and use

How to Install Rokkr on FireStick

43. IMDb TV / Freevee (Free)

                                           IMDb TV has been rebranded and is now available as Freevee on Amazon Store and other app stores. IMDb is owned by Amazon. This media house allows Amazon FireStick users to access IMDb TV or Freevee for free. FreeVee gives you access to officially licensed movies and series from many top production companies in the US.

This includes Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Sony, and Warner Bros Studio. Some popular titles on IMDb TV are The Desperate Housewives, Lost, and Ally McBeal.

IMDb TV is only available in the US. However, thanks to virtual private networks (VPNs), you can unlock it in any country.

Features: 

• Tons of free movies and shows
• No subscription required
• Can be unlocked with a VPN

How to Install IMDB/FreeVee on FireStick

44. VRV (Free + Paid)

VRV gives you access to specific types of content. Its dominant niches are animes, cartoons, tech shows, gaming, and science fiction. VRV also has a personal watchlist feature. VRV lets you make playlists for HD video content.

The central selling point is its enormous repository of anime, making it the perfect FireStick app for anime lovers. VRV makes some gaming content available to you as well.  And all of this is available in HD. You can pay for premium access if you do not want the ads to appear.

Features:

• An excellent resource for anime and speculative fiction
• Plenty of videos are available for free

How to Install VRV on FireStick

45. Strix

Strix is an on-demand app for movies, shows, and more. This ad-supported app is available on the Amazon Store and offers free movies and shows.

Strix is not the most reliable option for streaming. The app is buggy and hangs up sometimes. There are other better options on this list of the best apps for FireStick that you may try.

Features:

• Free movies and shows
• Available via Amazon Store

How to Install Strix on FireStick

Best FireStick Apps for Sports / Live TV

46. Sling TV (Paid)

Sling TV was the first live TV service launched on the internet and should be among your very first choices if you’re fond of live TV channels. However, this service is only available in the USA, so you need to use a VPN to access it elsewhere.

Sling TV gives you access to various cable TV channels in multiple categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Lifestyle, Movies, Music, News, and Sports. The subscription starts at $40 per month.

Features:

• Access to just about any major cable TV channel in the USA
• Can be unlocked with a VPN

How to Install Sling TV on FireStick

47. OLA TV (Free)

                                          If you are a cord cutter and like to watch TV channels on FireStick, OLA TV would probably be one of your first choices. This app offers a                                                     massive collection of satellite channels; dozens of them are in English from the USA, UK, and Canada.

You may find multiple categories for a country. That’s because Ola TV streams channels from multiple servers. Just pick a category and choose the channel you want to watch.

Ola TV has upgraded its interface and is now fully compatible with remote navigation. Ola TV is one FireStick app you must have if you are into live TV streaming.

Features: 

• Hundreds of live TV channels
• Remote-friendly interface
• Lightweight

How to Install OLA TV

48. Live NetTV (Free)

Live NetTV lets you watch many of your favorite satellite channels for free. With a big roundup of US, UK, and international channels and a FireStick-friendly interface, this app is one of the best options for watching live TV.

There are various categories to stream the TV channels, including Sports, Entertainment, TV Shows, Movies, Lifestyle, Kids, and more.

The app also added a video-on-demand section for movies and TV shows. The on-demand section offers limited content but is expected to expand in the future.

Features: 

• An extensive library of cable TV channels from around the world
• User-friendly interface

How to Install Live NetTV on FireStick

49. Tea Sport Live (Free)

Tea Sport Live is the perfect solution for you if you are a big soccer fan. Its menu is comprehensive, covering most of the major soccer leagues, including those in England, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France.

You can also follow major continental tournaments, like those in Europe. You can also watch replays of soccer matches that you cannot watch live. In addition, there are match highlights and analyses, ensuring that fans get the full experience of any match they are interested in.

They can also check daily matchup lists and schedules for upcoming matches. Tea Sport Live is one of the best apps for soccer live streaming, replays, highlights, analysis, statistics, and details.

Features:

• Tons of options to watch live soccer

How to Install Tea Sports Live on FireStick

50. VUit (Free)

If you are in the United States, VUit can be your home for local live TV on FireStick. VUit is entirely free of charge.

The app currently offers hundreds of local TV channels. You can follow local news, events, weather reports, documentaries, podcasts, and sports. VUit has partnered with several local TV stations and gives access to exclusive and original content.

You can stream up to HD quality. You don’t need to create an account. It is an official app, and you can download it from the Amazon App Store.

Features:

• Lots of options to watch local live TV
• Completely free

How to Install and Watch VUit on FireStick

51. Dofu Sports (Free)

Dofu Sports is a third-party Android app for watching live streams of various sports, including soccer, hockey, and more. The app is primarily designed for touch devices, such as smartphones. You will need the Mouse Toggle app to make it work on your FireStick.

Even though the app works on FireStick, it is a bit buggy. If you are using one of the other sports apps from this list, you may skip this one.

Features:

• Nothing outstanding, especially if you are using any other sports app from this list

How to Install Dofu Sports on FireStick

52. Airy TV (Free)

Airy TV is a free live TV service offering sports, movies, shows, documentaries, anime, comedy, and more. It is an official app on Amazon Store and does not require registration or fees.

You will not find the mainstream channels here. However, there are still tons of exciting streaming options.

Features:

• 100% free, and no registration is required
• A huge line-up of streams from tons of sources

How to Install & Use Airy TV on FireStick

53. Fubo TV (Paid)

Fubo TV is an official app for watching movies, shows, live sports, and news. This streaming service is currently operational in the United States, Canada, and Spain.

Fubo TV includes access to various channels, including MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, EPL, and more. You can download Fubo TV from the Amazon Store.

Features:

• Access to a wide range of sports streams
• Also offers movies and shows

How to Install and Use Fubo TV on FireStick

54. Tikilive (Free + Paid)

Tikilive is a live TV service that lets you stream basic and free TV channels. Instead of looking for free channels individually, you can access them in one place.

Tikilive is available on Google Play Store for Android devices. However, it is not available on Amazon yet. But you can easily sideload this app. I have provided the link to the installation guide below.

Features:

• Dozens of free cable TV channels
• Various categories, including sports, cartoons, news, and more

How to Install Tikilive on FireStick

55. Vidgo (Paid)

Vidgo is a streaming service offering access to over 100 live TV channels, on-demand content, and DVR. This service lets you stream channels like ABC, MTV, NHL, NFL, History, and many more. Vidgo also has a solid line-up of on-demand movies and shows.

Features:

• Live TV and on-demand movies and shows in one place
• Dozens of live TV channels

How to Install & Use Vidgo on FireStick

56. FITE TV (Free + Paid)

If you are into combat sports, you may want to consider the FITE TV service. It features a variety of combat events, including boxing, MMA, and wrestling.

FITE TV is free, but with the Fite+ monthly subscription of $4.99, you get an ad-free experience. Additionally, the paid plan gives you access to premium events from Pro Wrestling, MMA, Boxing, and others.

Features:

• Access to tons of combat events, including boxing and MMA
• Live, replays, and on-demand videos

How to Install & Watch Fite TV on FireStick

57. Willow (Paid)

You may try the Willow app if you live in the US and love cricket. This service offers streaming of overseas cricket events. You can watch live matches, recordings, and highlights.

Willow is available for $9.99 per month. You can download the FireStick app from the Amazon App Store.

Features:

• Live cricket matches
• Highlights and replays in HD
• Interactive scorecards

How to Install and Watch Willow on FireStick

58. Stremium (Free + Paid)

Stremium was formerly called FitzyTV. It is a free app that lets users stream live TV on various Android devices, from the Nvidia Shield to the FireStick.

On the Stremium app, you can record video content, schedule recordings, and view upcoming programs on your favorite channels. Stremium allows you to access and log into your already-existing cable, satellite, or streaming TV packages.

The only free parts of Stremium are lots of internet-based channels, with more added all the time. Once connected to your provider, you can record any shows or content you are interested in with the DVR feature. Stremium requires you to register before using the app on your FireStick.

Features:

• Plenty of free internet channels
• DVR

How to Get Stremium on FireStick

59. USTVNOW (Free + Paid)

Officially designed for the US military and US citizens abroad, USTVNOW is a freemium streaming service.  With the six-month free plan, you can watch hundreds of classic movies on any device, like an Amazon FireStick or an Android phone.

After that, you must purchase a subscription to continue. Three subscription plans are available: USTVNOW, USTVNOW+DVR, and TELEUP PLUS+DVR. Both plans give you access to live TV and movies on demand. So be it live TV channels, TV shows, or films, USTVNOW has you covered.

Features:

• Economical way to watch a variety of live TV channels

How to Install USTVNow on FireStick

60. Redbox TV (Free)

Redbox TV is another excellent web-based live TV service for FireStick and other Android devices. This service has an enormous collection of TV channels.

The easy-to-use interface lets you get started instantly. Since Redbox TV is a web-based service, you will need a web browser on your FireStick.

Features:

• Many free basic live channels
• Movie rentals available

How to Install Redbox TV on FireStick

61. SPB TV World (Free)

SPB TV World will turn your Amazon FireStick into a real satellite TV! You can enjoy over 200 TV channels in different languages. SPB TV World doesn’t require paying a fee or registering an account.

To provide free TV channels legally, SPB TV World runs ads. But it hardly affects your watching experience.

Features:

• Dozens of free live TV channels
• Registration not required

Installation: Available for download on Amazon Store

62. NBC (Paid)

NBC is one of the biggest broadcast networks in the USA. The NBC app lets you stream your favorite content from the NBC family on your FireStick. NBC does not offer a subscription service at this time.

You must log in with your cable TV account to access it through the app.

Features:

• Access to NBC programs through a cable TV provider
• All the content is in one place

How to Install and Use NBC App on FireStick

63. ThopTV (Free)

ThopTV is a free app that lets you enjoy streaming thousands of international channels, the latest TV shows, sports matches, and more, all for free.

ThopTV has many competitors, but not a single one provides the convenience, features, and reliability of ThopTV.

 

Features:

• Free live TV channels

Installation: ThopTV isn’t available on the Amazon App Store. But you can download it free from any APK provider on the internet to enjoy live TV, movies, shows, and more on your Amazon FireStick.

64. Exodus Live TV (Paid)

Exodus is a paid streaming app on FireStick. It gives you access to almost 900 live TV channels from the US, the UK, and many other regions. The best part? Exodus Live TV offers all of these channels in full HD resolution.

Exodus Live TV gives you access to a diverse range of content, like sports, movies, series, music videos, religious channels, documentaries, and kids’ shows. 

There is a monthly plan, a yearly plan, and a lifetime plan. These cost $5.99, $49.99, and $99.99, respectively.

65. TVTap / TVMob (Free)

TVTap app is now available as TVMob. It is a live TV app with a lineup of satellite channels worldwide, including the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and more.

TV Tap or TV Mob has a dedicated APK for FireStick, customized for remote control and a bigger TV screen. The user interface is simple and easy to use. However, it could have been better by making the channel icons on the main screen a bit smaller.

You can watch all sorts of channels in various categories, including Entertainment, Movies, News, Music, Sports, Food, Kids, and documentaries. The app also lets you filter channels by country/region.

I wish more channels streamed in HD. Yet, TV Tap/TV Mob is a decent Live TV app for FireStick. Give it a try!

Features:

• Dozens of live TV channels
• Free streaming
• Various categories to choose from

How to Install TVTap APK on FireStick

66. HD Streamz (Free)

HD Streamz is yet another free Live TV app that finds its way into our collection of top apps for FireStick. This app features hundreds of free satellite channels from the USA, UK, and several other countries.

Even though the app’s interface leaves a bit to be desired, it is still a good option considering its live TV section.

You will also notice that the app has Radio and On-Demand tabs. But, they don’t have enough content. Use this app for Live TV streaming.

Features:

• A wide range of TV channels from around the world
• Simple, easy-to-use interface

How to Install HD Streamz on FireStick

67. Swift Streamz (Free)

Are you a television freak? Then Swift Streamz is one of the best apps in your Amazon FireStick library. Swift Streamz lets you watch over 700+ HD channels from around the world.

Some quality features of the Swift Streamz app are playback in multiple players and compatibility with Android devices like FireStick.

Features:

• With over 700 channels
• Fast Streaming
• Intuitive interface

68. ESPN for Fire TV (Paid)

Whether you love any particular sport or just like to watch sports to kill some time, you should have ESPN on your Amazon FireStick.

ESPN not only provides live streaming of sports, but you can also opt for an on-demand service. It covers hundreds of sporting events.

You choose the sport or event you want to view and purchase the passes. You can purchase monthly or yearly passes (like the Premier League).

ESPN for Fire TV is available in the United States and many other parts of the world. Many options are available for viewing and entertainment, from NCAA college sports events to races from the Indy Car series. You can also get a 7-day full trial.

Features:

• Coverage of hundreds of sporting events
• Live streaming as well as on-demand videos
• Highlights, recordings, and replays

How to Install ESPN on FireStick

69. Fox Now (Free + Paid)

Fox is a popular entertainment channel home to legendary shows like The Simpsons. It is a subsidiary of Fox Media, and it gives you access to the best Fox shows live and on-demand.

Fox Now gives you access to not only the best of Fox shows but also news programs and sports games. If you have a cable TV subscription, Fox Now is free, with new episodes available the next day they air.

If you do not have a cable subscription, the app is still free with ads, but the new episodes are available eight days after they air. 

Features: 

• Free streaming, one way or another
• Tons of content

How to Install & Use Fox Now on FireStick

70. DAZN (Paid)

A UK-based sports streaming service, DAZN allows you to watch sports events worldwide. DAZN is a live and on-demand video service. This app lets you tune in to thousands of live sports events annually.

Its broadcasts cover a wide range of sports tournaments and competitions, including the NFL, NBA, Formula 1, and MLB. Soccer fans can watch events in the English Premier League, Serie A, and other leagues.

DAZN shines when it comes to combat sports. The streaming service struck a game-changing deal with Matchroom Boxing, which granted it the rights to stream several live boxing bouts in the UK annually. You can watch boxing, and MMA fights live on DAZN.

Live viewing aside, you can find the archived fights of many great boxers on this app. You can view match schedules to keep up with upcoming events. DAZN is a paid app with options for both monthly and annual subscriptions.

Features: 

• Live sports as well as on-demand content
• Covers a wide range of events

How to Install and Watch DAZN on FireStick

71. CBS Sports (Paid)

CBS Sports is the sports arm of the US-based TV network CBS. On the CBS Sports app on FireStick, you can get front-row access to several sports events across various competitions.

The app lets you catch up with games from the NFL, PGA Tour, PGA Championship, the Masters Tournament, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, Bellator MMA, and many others. CBS Sports also streams the MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL drafts.

If you are a soccer fan, you can watch games in the two largest continental tournaments, the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. Besides live sports events, you can also watch sports news, replays, highlights, pregame analysis, and postgame reviews.

Sports betting fans can tune in for dedicated expert advice on betting on a wide range of sports. If you have a Paramount Plus subscription, you can integrate it into this app to stream Paramount Plus exclusives, such as the Brasileiro Série A and Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol.

CBS Sports is an official app available for download on the App Store. The app is free, but you must log in with a TV provider or a CBS subscription to access most of the content.

Features:

• Covers a wide array of sports and events
• Works with Paramount Plus subscription

72. Fox Sports (Paid)

With its FireStick app, sports lovers can tune in to Fox Sports broadcasts on their smart TVs.

The hugely popular sports hub allows live streaming of sports events, including games from the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, golf, tennis, NCAA football, NCAA basketball, WWE, boxing, and soccer.

You can also keep up to date on your favorite sports teams and personalities with regular news and updates. You can peruse game details, statistics, and other information for upcoming games.

The live TV schedule shows sports matches up to 7 days before they start. Fox Sports offers highlights and replays in case you miss an event. Fox Sports is an official app available on the Amazon App Store. It requires you to sign up for a Fox Sports profile and connect to a TV provider. Also, it is geo-restricted to the United States. FireStick users who live outside the US will need a VPN.

Features:

• The entire range of Fox Sports broadcasts on FireStick
• Live TV schedule

How to Install Fox Sports on FireStick

73. Philo (Paid)

Philo is a live TV streaming app that lets you watch cable TV at only a fraction of the regular cable TV price. The app gives you unrestricted access to an extensive library of high-quality channels.

More than 60 channels are offered, along with unlimited DVR storage. You can stream AMC, Discovery, Nickelodeon, Food Network, Comedy Central, Animal Planet, BBC America, Crackle, and BET.

There are premium addons for Starz and Epix channel packages. There is no local channel coverage or sports channels for sports. Also, Philo is not the best option if you’re big on the news. It comes with a DVR feature that permits unlimited recording to the cloud without fearing you’ll run out of storage space. The recordings can be stored on the cloud for up to a year for free.

Features:

• More than 60 channels
• Unlimited cloud DVR

How to Install & Use Philo on FireStick

74. DirecTV (Paid)

Formerly known as AT&T TV, DirecTV is an online live TV service. DirecTV FireStick app lets you watch your favorite traditional TV channels even if you don’t have a cable TV subscription.

The monthly pricing starts at $69.99 for the starter package with 65+ channels. The Premier package is priced at $149.99 monthly and includes premium channels HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz. You can download the DirecTV app from the Amazon Store.

Features:

• All the popular cable TV on your FireStick in one place
• Dozens of TV channels

How to Install & Watch DirecTV on FireStick

75. Tubox TV (Free)

Tubox TV is an app to stream live TV on FireStick and other Android devices. It comes with more than 100 live TV channels covering several categories. The major channels include ABC News, CBS News, Cheddar News, WWE Network, The Weather Channel, and Fubo Sports.

Most of the other channels are in Spanish. Tubox TV has an easy-to-use interface. In addition, it comes with a guide that provides information about the live channels. It also offers an internet speed test feature.

While it is a free app sustained by ads, the ads on Tubox TV are minimal. You can view most of the content in HD, with up to 1080p resolution for some videos and channels. Streaming is usually reliable too, and you will experience little to no buffering as you stream. Tubox TV is 100% legal and can be downloaded directly from the Amazon App Store.

Features:

• Live TV channels and on-demand content
• More than 100 channels
• Built-in speed test tool

How to Install & Use Tubox TV on FireStick

76. LocalBTV (Free)

LocalBTV is a live TV streaming service that offers streaming of local TV channels in over 20 American markets. Currently, it does not offer channels from any major TV network. However, you may want to get this app if it features one of your favorite channels. LocalBTV is available on the Amazon Store.

Features:

• 40+ local channels
• Available in 20+ American markets
• Free streaming (ad revenue-based model)

How to Install & Use LocalBTV on FireStick

77. Distro TV (Free)

Distro TV is a live TV streaming app with an extensive library of video-on-demand content. On Distro TV, you can access more than 150 channels with a diverse range of content, including movies, TV shows, documentaries, comedy, lifestyle, sports, music, news, and more.

The live TV channels in its long lineup include Law & Crime, Reelz, Magellan TV, Bloomberg, People TV, Quello, TD Ameritrade Network, Humor Mill, Euronews, and others.

There are also Spanish channels in the lineup. You can choose from a much smaller library of movies and TV shows for on-demand content. The Distro TV app for FireStick is visually appealing and easy to use. Distro TV is an official Amazon app. It also has an addon for Kodi. Both the app and addon are free.

Features:

• Live TV and on-demand content in one place
• More than 150 channels
• Spanish channels available

How to Install & Use Distro TV on FireStick

78. Local Now (Free)

Local Now is a US-based IPTV service that provides users with free news, movies, TV shows, documentaries, traffic reports, and weather reports. It is owned by The Weather Group. Initially, Local Now focused entirely on local news and weather reports through its partnership with several news channels. However, it has now expanded to offer other content beyond news.

The app targets localized content, with a Local Now channel for every zip code in the US. A handy filter called “NEWS” aggregates the news sources for viewers only interested in the news.

Features:

• Offers a variety of content, including news, movies, shows, and more

How to Install & Use Local Now on FireStick

79. HeroGo TV (Free)

HeroGo is a streaming service offering live TV channels and on-demand content. It is an official app, and you can get it from the Amazon App Store. HeroGo has over 200 live TV channels and tons of on-demand movies and shows. HeroGo follows an ad-based model and provides free streaming.

Features:

• 200+ TV channels
• Tons of on-demand films and shows
• Free streaming

How to Install and Use HeroGo on FireStick

80. Sportsnet Now (Paid)

Sportsnet is a Canadian sports specialty channel. Sportsnet Now is an app that streams content from the Sportsnet regional channels.

This app is free if you already have a subscription from your cable TV provider. If not, you can buy the OTT subscription starting at $14.99 per month. Even though Sportsnet Now is available only in Canada, you can watch it in the USA or anywhere else with a VPN.

Features:

• Access to channels like MLB, NHL, NBA
• WWE Network also added

How to Install & Use Sportsnet Now on FireStick

Best FireStick Apps for News

81. Amazon News (Free)

The Amazon News app on Fire TV devices is a free, customizable app for watching the news on FireStick. It aggregates news from multiple news providers into a single app.

You can watch news clips and get live feeds from several popular news providers, such as Reuters, HuffPost, CBS News, ABC News, and Yahoo. The app has more than 120 channels, covering local, national, and international news.

It is available in 88 major cities across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. It automatically detects the metro region closest to you and lets you select from the news sources most relevant to that area. You can create a playlist of the new sources that you prefer. The Amazon News app comes with Alexa integration. If you have a FireStick with Alexa Voice Remote, you just need to say “Alexa, play local news” to access the latest news from your Amazon News feed.

Features: 

• Multiple news sources into one
• More than 120 channels
• Alexa enabled

82. Haystack TV (Free)

Haystack TV (or Haystack News) is a news app for watching local, national, or international news.

It currently offers more than 300 news channels. The channels include ABC News, CBS, Euronews, Newsmax, Yahoo Finance, CNET, Newsy, Al Jazeera, and many more. Haystack TV lets you search for topics that are trending worldwide in any news category.

Its news coverage spans current affairs, entertainment, business, sports, social, political, and global news. In addition, it offers both live streaming and on-demand news.

The app creates a playlist for you. You may stick with that pre-arranged playlist or create your own.  Haystack News is a free, ad-supported service. It is an official app available in the Amazon Appstore.

Features:

• Completely free (ad-based model)
• More than 300 news channels

How to Install Haystack News on FireStick

83. Sky News (Free)

One of the most popular 24-hour news channels, the Sky News app is now available for Fire TV Stick. Sky News gives you access to information about all the important stuff and events happening in the world. You can enjoy 24/7 streaming of news reports on the app.

Sky News lets you watch free-to-air news on Science, Tech, Politics, Climate, Entertainment, Arts, and more.

Features:

• Round-the-clock news from the Sky News network

How to Install Sky News on FireStick

84. BBC News (Paid)

BBC News is one of the top apps for FireStick to watch the news. Through BBC News, you can not only view live-streaming videos but also browse news articles and read them on your device.

BBC News covers almost all sections of News, including entertainment, business, health, and lifestyle. Also, there are no commercials or ads to interrupt your viewing experience.

Features:

• The entire BBC News coverage is available on FireStick via this app

Installation – BBC News is available on the Amazon App Store. Simply go to the search icon, search it, and then follow the onscreen instructions to install it.

Best Fire TV Stick Apps for Music

85. YouTube (Free)

YouTube is one of the primary entertainment platforms on the internet, and most of us are addicted to it. YouTube is one of the must-have FireStick apps for your Amazon device. You can directly download it from the Amazon App Store.

Playing your favorite music on the channel or exploring new releases, all this is possible on the Amazon Fire TV as well. You can also create a music playlist comprising your favorite songs and play them whenever you like.

Just like the web version, the YouTube app for the Fire Stick is also free. However, If you want to get rid of intermittent commercials, you can buy the YouTube Premium Subscription.

Features:

• All your favorite YouTube videos on FireStick
• User-friendly interface for a TV screen

How to Install YouTube on FireStick

86. Twitch (Free)

Like YouTube, Twitch is a free platform for listening to music or viewing content. But Twitch has a specific turn to it. Apart from viewing content, you can also contribute content.

Also, unlike other video streaming applications available for Fire Stick, here you can find live streaming of video games.

Features:

• Twitch videos and streams on FireStick with the app

How to Install & Use Twitch on FireStick

87. Spotify (Free + Paid)

Spotify gives you instant access to millions of songs. Using the same Wi-Fi network, you can also use a single Spotify account to play music on different devices.

To select music from a playlist, you can use your mobile phone and synchronize it with your Amazon Fire TV.

Unlike various music streaming FireStick apps, Spotify will not irritate you with unwanted advertisements between the music playlists if you have a premium subscription.

Features:

• The huge repository of music is now available via this FireStick app. 

Installation: To install Spotify, go to the “Search” icon and type “Spotify.” When the app name pops up in the search results, open and install it.

Utility Apps for FireStick

88. Downloader (Free)

You must install utility applications for any platform to carry out specific tasks. Downloader is one such utility application you must have on your Amazon Firestick.

With Downloader, you can easily sideload third-party apps on your FireStick. The Downloader app is the best sideloading tool for FireStick and Fire TV devices.

You just need to enter a link or Downloader Code, and you can install any application in minutes. The downloader app also doubles as a browser.

Features:

• Quickly sideload third-party apps with a link or code
• Very easy to use
• Has a built-in browser
• Lets you add favorites

How to Install Downloader app on FireStick

89. Mouse Toggle (Free)

FireStick and Fire TV devices run on the modified Android operating system. Therefore, many people assume that all the app that works on Android mobiles would also work on FireStick. But, that’s not always the case.

Mobiles employ a touch interface, while FireStick has a remote-controlled interface. Many touch-friendly Android apps are not remote-friendly. You may not be able to use such apps on FireStick. A workaround called Mouse Toggle lets you use just about any Android app on FireStick.

The Mouse Toggle app puts a mouse pointer on your FireStick screen. You can maneuver the mouse pointer with the navigation keys on the remote. The mouse pointer can reach sections of certain apps that your FireStick remote cannot. This makes Mouse Toggle one of the must-have FireStick apps for your device. Mouse toggle works on all Fire TV devices, including FireStick Lite, FireStick 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube.

Features:

• Lets you use Android apps that are not remote-friendly
• Works on all Fire TV and FireStick versions
• Lightweight and easy to use

How to Install Mouse Toggle on FireStick

90. Browser (Free)

A browser is undoubtedly one of the best FireStick apps. Many services only offer website-based streaming and do not have a FireStick app.

You can use the browser to visit their website on your device.  With a browser, you can also access the internet on your FireStick. 

Some of the best FireStick apps like YouTube and Spotify have online platforms you can access through a browser without downloading or installing them. Along with applications, you can also view your other favorite websites in HD quality on a bigger and better screen.

To install your favorite browser on Fire Stick, go to the “Search” icon and type the name of your browser, such as “Silk.” When the app name appears in search results, open and install it.

Features:

• Stream content by the web-based services
• Access your favorite websites on FireStick

Here’s the list of best browsers for FireStick.

91. ES File Explorer (free)

ES File Explorer is one of the best file managers for FireStick and Fire TV. With this app, you can check and manage the storage space on your device, move files, connect your FireStick to your PC, and even sideload apps.

Features:

• Lightweight and easy-to-use app
• Remote-friendly

How to Install & Use ES File Explorer on FireStick

92. Video & TV Cast (Free)

Video & TV Cast lets you cast your mobile onto FireStick. You need to install the Video & TV Cast app on your mobile (Android or iOS), which is the major drawback of this app.

Besides this minor inconvenience, it is a great app overall and provides a lot of utility for movie and TV lovers. Video & TV Cast has a built-in browser that lets you search the internet for movie and TV show streams to watch on your FireStick, Android, or iOS device.

Video & TV Cast also offer versatility. Not only can you use the app to search for and watch video streams online, but it also doubles as a media player. You can use Video & TV Cast to watch videos from your Android or iOS device’s gallery and camera roll. On this front, Video & TV Cast is one of the best free and best FireStick Apps. 

Features:

• Easily cast your mobile screen onto Fire TV Stick
• Has a built-in browser
• Doubles as a media player

How to Install and Use Video & TV Cast on FireStick

93. Allcast (Free)

Allcast is a utility app that lets you cast your screen onto your Fire TV. FireStick has a built-in mirroring functionality.  However, Allcast makes this process swifter and more convenient. 

Like Video & TV Cast, you must first download the Allcast app on your mobile.

Features:

• Easy way to cast mobile screen to Fire TV

How to Install AllCast on FireStick

94. VLC Media Player (Free)

VLC Media Player is a utility app for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and FireStick OS.  VLC is a top-rated app and has been around for a long time, being one of the most reliable video (and audio) players.

With VLC, you can watch videos in almost every video file format imaginable. VLC is so versatile that it also has streaming capabilities. You can use it to stream video and audio content on the internet or even on a local network. 

Features:

• Lightweight media player
• Plays videos in nearly all formats

How to Install VLC on FireStick

95. Zoom (Free + Paid)

Zoom lets users carry out a variety of video conferencing tasks online. If you are a Zoom user, you can meet, work, and socialize together remotely.

You can conduct online classes, training sessions, webinars, and meetings and stay in contact with friends and family through HD video and audio calls. Zoom is supported only on Fire TV Cube (2nd generation) and Amazon Omni Fire TV series televisions. You will also need a USB webcam.

Features:

• Make and receive Zoom calls on Fire TV

How to Install & Use Zoom on FireStick

96. Wolf Launcher (Free)

Wolf Launcher is a customer launcher for FireStick. For many FireStick users, the native Fire TV does not provide the most eye-catching and elegant design. While the Fire OS is based on a custom version of the Android OS, it does not come close to Android in terms of interface customization.

As a result, FireStick users are left with a lackluster home screen and background unless they use a custom launcher. Several custom launchers are available for the FireStick, and Wolf Launcher is one of the best.

It allows you to customize virtually all aspects of your home screen. Apps can be organized, grouped into folders, and even concealed for privacy purposes.

Wolf Launcher declutters the home screen by removing the sponsored and suggested Amazon apps and banners that are part of the default OS. Wolf Launcher is a third-party app that is not available in the official Amazon App Store.

Features:

• New interface for your Fire TV
• Many options to customize the home screen

How to Install Wolf Launcher on FireStick

97. Aurora Store (Free)

Firestick is Android-based, but it lacks the official Google Play Store. Aurora Store is an open-source utility app that provides an alternative to the Google Play Store.

It allows FireStick and other Fire TV users to download and install Android apps that are present in the Google Play Store. Additionally, Aurora Store mimics other Play Store features, such as the ability to manage installed apps from the store. For example, you can update existing apps with Aurora Store.

Aurora Store has a well-designed interface. You don’t need a Google Play account to use the app on your FireStick.

Features:

• Tons of Android apps not present on the Amazon Store
• User-friendly interface

How to Install Aurora Store on FireStick

98. Aptoide

Aptoide is probably the most popular third-party app store for FireStick. You can install a wide range of apps from the app store. This app store is usually called the Google Play Store alternative for Amazon.

Aptoide has tons of streaming and utility apps you won’t find on the Amazon Store.

Features:

• A wide range of third-party apps for FireStick
• Easy to install and use

How to Install and Use Aptoide on FireStick

99. AppLinked

AppLinked is another third-party app store and file-sharing tool with loads of cool applications unavailable on the Amazon Store. You can download apps using the AppLinked Store Codes.

There are dozens of AppLinked codes with hundreds of apps for FireStick and Android devices. AppLinked is an alternative to FileLinked, which is no longer available.

Features:

• Quickly install third-party apps on FireStick with codes
• Lots of codes available

How to Install and Use AppLinked on FireStick

100. Unlinked

Unlinked is a lot like AppLinked and is also one of the alternatives to FileLinked. Like AppLinked, you need Unlinked store codes to browse and install apps on FireStick and Android.

There are plenty of Unlinked codes for all sorts of applications.

Features:

• A big library of third-party apps
• Easy to use

How to Install and Use Unlinked on FireStick

101. Task Killer (Free)

Task Killer is a lightweight utility app that helps optimize your device’s speed and performance. Task Killer frees up this space by killing background apps and tasks, providing an instant speed boost to your device. 

Task Killer also helps clean the cache of your device and installed apps and clear the app data. Launching the app will show you the active apps running in the background and the amount of available memory you currently have.

It has an “Ignore” feature that lets you add some apps to an allowlist, preventing them from being auto-killed.

Features:

• Speeds up FireStick by removing background apps
• Easily delete app cache for better app performance

How to Install Task Killer on FireStick

102. Blokada (Free)

Blokada is a utility/security app that blocks ads and popups on your FireStick. It is also known to protect your device from malware and trackers. Blokada works with several third-party apps and minimizes ad annoyance.

This app is completely free and legal. In addition to FireStick, it also works on Android TV and Android Smartphones.

Features:

• Open-source and free utility
• Minimizes ads for a better streaming experience
• Prevents FireStick from malware and other malicious software

How to Install & Use Blokada on FireStick

FAQs

To Conclude

The Amazon FireStick has enormous potential. It won’t be long before we see people abandoning cable and satellite and opting for internet streaming. When it comes to enjoying flexibility in what you want to watch, it makes perfect sense.

If you are planning to buy an Amazon FireStick or already have one, the above applications can be helpful. Eventually, you will get a taste of different entertainment and figure out which apps are your favorites.

While some applications are free, others will set you back a few dollars if you’d like to enjoy premium features. The list above is a mix of both and will make your device a complete entertainment source.

Related:

• How to Uninstall & Delete Apps from FireStick
• How to Install Private Internet Access on FireStick
• How to Update Apps on FireStick
• Where Do I Enter Amazon Fire Stick Activation Code?

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