
John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.

Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.

Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.

Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Paramount Plus Is Coming To The Roku Channel
Roku users will soon have an additional way to sign up and subscribe to Paramount Plus, although it won’t make a subscription any cheaper.
Sling TV Ends Q2 With Just Under 2.2 Million Subscribers
Sling TV saw a decrease in the number of subscribers compared to the quarter before. This was also the second quarterly decrease of 2022.
Sign Up To Sling TV And Watch For Free Until August 20th
Sling TV is offering an extended free trial which makes it possible to watch free live TV for most of August, but only if you sign up soon.
MotorTrend Plus Not The Same As MotorTrend: Here Are The Differences
MotorTrend Plus and the MotorTrend network are similar but they are not the same. Which one is best depends on the individual home’s needs.
Roku Closed Q2 2022 With 63.1 Million Active Accounts
Roku saw an increase in the number of new active accounts compared to the last quarter, but streaming hours were slightly down in Q2, 2022.
Reelz On Philo: How Much It Costs And How To Add The Channel
Philo offers access to Reelz but not with the base plan. Instead, subscribers need to add the Movies & More add-on to their subscription.
Verizon Offering Free Disney+ For 6 Months With Prepaid Unlimited Plans
Verizon already offers postpaid savings on the cost of Disney Plus, but this deal makes it possible for prepaid customers to save as well.
DirecTV Stream Local Channels & RSNs: How To Check Before Signing Up
DirecTV Stream is one of the better options for accessing local channels but it’s not the cheapest, and it costs even more for RSNs.
Sling TV Has Reelz But You Need To Pay Extra
Sling TV offer access to the Reelz network but not through any of its base plans. Instead, subscribers need to pay extra to add the channel.
Discovery Plus During Shark Week Is Just $0.99/mo For 2 Months
New users can currently sign up to Discovery Plus for just $0.99 per month (for the first two months) and stream all-new Shark Week shows.
ViX Plus And Acorn TV Are Free On Sling TV This Weekend
As part of Sling TV’s ongoing Freeview Weekends promotion, subscribers can watch ViX Plus and Acorn TV for free over the July 22-24 weekend.
ViX Plus Launches In The US, Costs $6.99 Per Month
After launching the free ViX streaming service earlier in the year, ViX Plus has now arrived and offers access to exclusive content.
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