Best Apps For Xbox

With the recent release of the Xbox One, you may have noticed that we have a new way to get apps on your console.

If you’re not sure how to find what you’re looking for, or if you’re just looking for some inspiration, this blog post contains some of our favorite apps for playing around with on your Xbox One.

Best Apps For Xbox

If you see any apps you want to grab for your Xbox One, click the corresponding link to the Microsoft Store, log in to the same Microsoft account you use for your Xbox, and look for a button that says Get the app or Install/Play.01of 16

Best for Watching Blu-ray Movies: Blu-ray Player

What We Like

• Excellent 4K support.
• Free.

What We Don’t Like

• Unreliable performance.
• Unintuitive controls.

Microsoft bet on HD DVD in the high-def disc war and lost, but the Xbox One has a Blu-ray drive built in. The problem is that it doesn’t play Blu-ray movies out of the box. This app fixes that, as it allows you to watch your Blu-ray discs and DVDs without buying and hooking up a separate Blu-ray or DVD player.

For anyone wondering why this app is necessary, it’s a money thing. Microsoft pays a royalty to the Blu-ray Disc Association for every Xbox One that uses a Blu-ray player. So, if some people choose not to install the app, Microsoft saves a little money.Download Blu-Ray Player02of 16

Best for Free TV Shows and Films: Tubi TV

What We Like

• New and classic movies.
• “Not on Netflix” section.
• Free ad-supported TV and movies.

What We Don’t Like

• Region-restricted content.
• Ads can’t be disabled.

If you don’t have a subscription to cable or any streaming services, Tubi TV is the Xbox One app for you. It provides access to a ton of free television shows and movies that you can watch.

You don’t need to sign up for an account to watch content. Download the app to your Xbox One, open it, proceed as a guest, and you’re good to go.

The catch is that Tubi TV is supported by ads that run before and during videos. So if you prefer to fork over some cash upfront to avoid watching a lot of ads, you’ll want something like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video.

The good news is that those services all have Xbox One apps, so make sure to grab them if you’re a subscriber.Download Tubi TV03of 16

Best for Animation Fans: VRV

What We Like

• Reasonable premium plan.
• Lots of Japanese shows with English subtitles.
• Free anime and other fun shows.

What We Don’t Like

• Occasional audio and subtitle syncing issues.
• Frequent ads.

VRV is a one-stop shop for fans of anime, western animation, gaming, comedy, and other genre video content. It includes shows from Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, Cartoon Hangover, and more.

While there are separate Xbox One apps for services like Crunchyroll and Funimation, VRV makes it easier by providing everything in a single interface.

VRV is also free to use, but you can pay for a subscription if you prefer ad-free content.Download VRV04of 16

Best for User-Generated Content: YouTube

What We Like

• Sign in with your Google account.
• Upload gameplay videos straight from your console.
• Free user-generated videos and music.

What We Don’t Like

• No resume playback feature.
• No 4K support.

YouTube is the king of user-generated content on the internet, and the official Xbox One app shifts it all from your computer to your television.

Unofficial apps also provide access to YouTube content, but there’s no pressing need to download them anymore. The official YouTube app is easy to use and gets the job done.Download YouTube05of 16

Best for Original Streaming Content: Netflix

What We Like

• Original movies and series.
• No ads.
• Massive library and great interface.

What We Don’t Like

• Limited selection of new Hollywood releases.
• No live TV.

If you have a Netflix subscription, download the Xbox One app. It’s easy to navigate with a controller, and it’s a great way to watch movies, TV shows, and Netflix Originals like Orange Is the New Black and Stranger Things on your television.

The Netflix app edges out competitors like Hulu and Amazon Prime in terms of usability and content, but if you have a subscription to those services they also have apps available on Xbox One.Download Netflix06of 16

Best for Sports Fans: Live Sports and TV

What We Like

• International sports news.
• Inexpensive premium plan.
• The only free live sports and news app available on Xbox One.

What We Don’t Like

• Unreliable live streaming.
• Limited coverage of American football.

There are a lot of sports apps on Xbox One, and all require a subscription. If you haven’t cut the cord yet, use your cable provider login information to watch live sports on the Fox Sports Go or ESPN apps.

If you don’t have cable, your options are limited. In fact, the Live Sports and TV app is the only game in town. It’s spotty in terms of content and quality, and it’s supported by banner ads unless you pay for a premium version, but it’s the only way to watch free sports on your Xbox One.Download Live Sports and TV07of 16

Best Media Server: Plex

What We Like

• Share media across devices over a network.
• DVR support.

What We Don’t Like

• Occasional buffering and crashes.
• No auto-play feature.

If you have a ton of digital media on your hard drive or a network-connected drive, Plex should be at the top of your list of Xbox One apps to download.

You sign up for an account, download the Plex server program on your computer, and it streams all the movies, TV shows, and music you have on your computer or a networked hard drive. It’s the best way to stream media from your PC to your Xbox One.Download Plex08of 16

Best Music Streaming App: Spotify

What We Like

• Listen to albums before they’re officially released.
• Social media integration.
• Music that continues to play when you leave the app.

What We Don’t Like

• No option to download songs via Xbox One.
• No live radio streaming.

The official Spotify app gives you access to a ton of music, and it’s easy to navigate and use with a controller. It’s also free to use, although it offers a monthly subscription option.

If you loved Groove Music Pass on your Xbox One in the past, you should love Spotify just as much. You can even move your playlists and collections straight from Groove to Spotify.Download Spotify09of 16

Best for Watching Streaming Gaming Content: Twitch

What We Like

• Preview games before you purchase them.
• Stream your own “let’s play” videos.

What We Don’t Like

• Hard to avoid adult content.
• The aspect ratio shifts slightly while broadcasting.

Xbox One has built-in live streaming, but Twitch is the biggest game in town. If you want to watch your favorite streamers or discover new ones without leaving your couch, you need this app.Download Twitch10of 16

TMX – Theme My Xbox

What We Like

• Personalize your Xbox One interface.
• Add your own themes for others to download.

What We Don’t Like

• No animated themes.
• Content is rotated, so some themes aren’t available for long.

If you want to make your mark on your Xbox One, you need this app. The built-in customization options are limited, but Theme My Xbox pulls together a ton of user-created themes you can download, customize, and use on your console.

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Xbox Game Pass (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC*)

Kicking off the list is arguably the best example of a streaming service: Xbox Game Pass. The other services on our list rely on streaming technology to deliver your games, but Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass works a little differently. For $10 per month, a subscription to Xbox Game Pass gives you access to more than 100 games, and you download them onto your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S storage device just like you would with any other digital game.

This means you don’t have to worry about your internet speed affecting the quality of your gaming experience, and even if you lose your connection, you’ll still be able to play games, so long as you remain a member.

And the games — the games. Xbox Game Pass has perhaps the best library of free games of any service on our list. From Halo: The Master Chief Collection to Gears 5 and newer titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Xbox Game Pass has plenty of incredible games to enjoy. The service isn’t limited to Microsoft-published games, either, with a variety of third-party games also available.

The kicker, however, is Microsoft’s policy for future Xbox exclusives. All first-party Xbox games going forward are included with an Xbox Game Pass subscription at no extra charge on launch day. That means games like Halo Infinite, the next Forza Motorsport, Gears, and the mega-popular Grounded are all available on day one through Game Pass. Speaking of Grounded, that’s a great example of a game that’s available through Microsoft’s Game Preview program — which allows users to play a game in what is effectively beta form. It’s yet another perk to having Game Pass and is a leading example of a subscription service done right — both from an economic point of view and its superb selection of games.

*Only Xbox Play Anywhere games are also available on PC through Xbox Game Pass.

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