Live NetTV v5.0Live Net TV stopped playing channels in 2026 and has shut down for good. If you used it on an Android phone, tablet or TV box for live channels, the apps below are the best free replacements. Every one is published by a known company and available on Google Play, so it installs in seconds and updates itself.
The 12 apps at a glance
| App | Live channels | Account needed? | Where it works |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pluto TV | Hundreds of live channels | No | US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, 30+ countries |
 Plex | 600+ live channels | Free account | Most countries |
 Tubi | Live news and entertainment (US) | No | US, UK, Canada, Australia and more |
 Samsung TV Plus | Hundreds of live channels | No | US, UK and much of Europe |
 The Roku Channel | Hundreds of live channels | No | US |
 Xumo Play | 350+ live channels | No | US |
 Sling Freestream | Hundreds of live channels | Free account | US |
 Rakuten TV | 500+ free channels | No for free channels | UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and more |
 BBC iPlayer | Every BBC channel live | Free BBC account | UK only |
 ITVX | ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITVBe | Free account | UK only |
 Channel 4 | Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4 | Free account | UK only |
 Haystack News | Live and on-demand news | No | US and international |
Free live TV services license channels country by country, so Google Play only shows the apps offered where you live, and the same app can carry different channels in different countries.
1. Pluto TV
Pluto TV is the closest thing to cable TV for free: a full channel guide with news, comedy, classic series, films and sport channels. There is no sign-up. Owned by Paramount, it carries local channels in each country.
Channels: Hundreds of live channelsAccount: NoWhere: US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, 30+ countries
2. Plex
Plex is known for organising your own video library, but it also streams more than 600 free live channels and a large on-demand catalogue in most countries. A free account syncs your watchlist across devices.
Channels: 600+ live channelsAccount: Free accountWhere: Most countries
3. Tubi
Tubi, owned by Fox, has one of the biggest free film and TV libraries. In the US it also streams live news and entertainment channels without an account. In the UK, where it launched in July 2024, the focus is on-demand.
Channels: Live news and entertainment (US)Account: NoWhere: US, UK, Canada, Australia and more
4. Samsung TV Plus
Built into Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, with hundreds of free channels and no sign-up. It is the easiest option if you already own a Samsung device.
Channels: Hundreds of live channelsAccount: NoWhere: US, UK and much of Europe
5. The Roku Channel
You do not need a Roku device. On Android phones and Google TV in the US it offers hundreds of free live channels plus on-demand films and shows.
Channels: Hundreds of live channelsAccount: NoWhere: US
6. Xumo Play
Xumo Play streams more than 350 live channels covering news, sport, films and TV, with no subscription and no login.
Channels: 350+ live channelsAccount: NoWhere: US
7. Sling Freestream
Sling's free tier carries hundreds of ad-supported live channels in the US without a paid plan. A free account adds a small amount of cloud recording.
Channels: Hundreds of live channelsAccount: Free accountWhere: US
8. Rakuten TV
Rakuten TV's free channels reach 43 European territories, with more than 500 channels as of July 2026, alongside paid film rentals.
Channels: 500+ free channelsAccount: No for free channelsWhere: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and more
9. BBC iPlayer
Every BBC channel live, plus a huge on-demand archive. A UK TV Licence is required to use it.
Channels: Every BBC channel liveAccount: Free BBC accountWhere: UK only
10. ITVX
All of ITV's channels live and thousands of hours on demand, free with adverts.
Channels: ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITVBeAccount: Free accountWhere: UK only
11. Channel 4
Channel 4's channels live, plus box sets and films on demand, free with adverts.
Channels: Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4Account: Free accountWhere: UK only
12. Haystack News
A personalised news channel built from local, national and international broadcasters, with live news streams. It learns what you like as you watch.
Channels: Live and on-demand newsAccount: NoWhere: US and international
How we chose these apps
- Free live channels, not just on-demand films, because that is what Live Net TV was used for.
- On Google Play, from a known publisher, so there is nothing to sideload and the app updates itself.
- Legal, with licensed channels. We leave out unofficial streaming APKs: they tend to disappear the way Live Net TV did and are often bundled with adware.
On a Fire TV Stick or Android TV box? See our setup guides for Firestick and Android TV and Google TV. For a country-by-country view, including broadcaster apps in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, see free live TV apps in the US, UK and Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free app like Live Net TV?
Pluto TV is the closest match: a channel guide with hundreds of free live channels and no account. Plex is the best choice outside the countries Pluto TV covers.
Are these apps really free?
Yes. They are paid for by adverts, like broadcast TV. Some offer optional paid extras, but the live channels listed here are free. BBC iPlayer needs a UK TV Licence.
Is there an app with every channel from every country, like Live Net TV?
Not a legal one. Licensed apps carry the channels they have rights to in each country. Pairing Pluto TV or Plex with your local broadcaster apps covers most of what people watched on Live Net TV.
Do these apps work on Android TV boxes?
Most have Android TV versions on Google Play. A few, such as BBC iPlayer, only run on devices their makers have certified; see BBC iPlayer on Android TV boxes.
Does Live Net TV still work?
No. No version plays channels any more. See what happened to LiveNetTV.