
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.
Is Tubi Really Free? Yes, And It’s Worth Using
Tubi provides access to a large library of on-demand content and it’s completely free, making it a streaming service worth having access to.
Sling TV’s ‘Freeview Weekends’ Offer Free Access To Premium Services
Sling TV will be providing subscribers with free access to a different premium network each weekend over the summer. First up is Showtime.
Philo Free Trial, Deals And Promotions: Ways To Save
Philo is already an affordable live TV streaming service so there aren’t too many ways to save further on the cost with deals and promotions.
Should You Buy A DirecTV Stream Device? It Depends
DirecTV Stream has its own device that subscribers can buy or rent and it might be worth having for some homes. For others, probably not.
Apple TV Plus Device Limit: How Many Streams At The Same Time?
Apple TV Plus subscribers can share their subscription with others, and multiple people can watch on different devices at the same time.
YouTube TV Offers Free Live TV Previews Lasting Up To 20 Minutes
YouTube TV offers non-subscribers a free preview that allows them to watch live TV for a short period before signing up for a subscription.
DirecTV Stream Makes It Unnecessarily Hard To Cancel
It’s easy enough to sign up to one of DirecTV Stream’s live TV plans, but canceling later on requires jumping through one hoop too many.
Apple TV App To Be Streaming Home Of Major League Soccer
The Apple TV app will soon become the ‘exclusive destination’ for MLS games, but watching every game will require an additional subscription.
DirecTV Stream Review: Worth It For Some, But Not For Most
DirecTV Stream is a good option for live TV, providing you’re okay with the monthly subscription cost and have access to the right devices.
How To Connect Apple TV To One Or Two Sets Of AirPods
It’s possible to connect a set of AirPods to Apple TV. It is also possible to share Apple TV audio with two pairs of AirPods at the same time.
How Much Is DirecTV Streaming? Monthly Live TV Plans and Prices
DirecTV costs $89.99 per month but that’s only for the entry level Signature Package. In total, DirecTV offers four Signature Packages with the price ranging between $89.99 and $169.99 a…
Does ESPN Plus Have a Free Trial? No, Not Anymore
ESPN Plus no longer offers a free trial to new subscribers, but some may find they are eligible to get an ESPN Plus subscription for free.
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