
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…
Starz Ended 2023 With 19.7 Million Domestic Subscribers
Starz ended 2023 with 19.7 million domestic OTT and linear subscribers, marking an increase of almost 300,000 on the previous quarter.
‘Streaming Joint Ventures Rarely Work’: Fubo Responds to Disney, Fox and WBD Sports Service
Fubo has issued a statement on the recently announced sports streaming joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Disney+ Ended 2023 With 149.6 Million Subscribers
Disney+ subscribers dropped down to 149.6 million at the end of 2023, and partly due to a subscriber decline in the United States and Canada.
Hulu Live TV Ended 2023 With 4.6 Million Subscribers
Hulu Live TV ended 2023 with 4.6 million subscribers and this represents a very minor increase in subscribers over the past 12 months.
Plex Enters The Rental Business In Continued Bid To Become Your One-Stop Video App
Plex has now launched its movie rental service, making it possible for users to rent movies without having to leave the Plex app.
Frndly TV Adding Bounce TV, Removes Curiosity Stream Channel
Frndly TV is adding Bounce TV to its channel lineup. However, the latest addition does come at the expense of the Curiosity Stream channel.
Sling Offering Chance To Win Cash Rewards For Watching Movies, Shows And Sports
Sling TV’s new Rewards program offers subscribers the chance to win a cash reward for simply watching movies, shows, sports, and more.
ESPN, FOX And Warner Bros. Discovery Launching New Sports Streaming Service
The new sports streaming service will bring together popular linear sports networks and the direct-to-consumer ESPN+ streaming service.
YouTube TV Now Has More Than 8 Million Subscribers
YouTube TV now has more than 8 million subscribers, making it the most popular live TV streaming service around, and by a serious margin.
Latest Vizio WatchFree+ Expansion Takes Total Channels To More Than 300
The WatchFree+ service continued to grow over the past year, and Vizio has now confirmed the availability of more channels and programming.
You Can Now Download the Crunchyroll App on a Samsung Smart TV
The Crunchyroll app is now available on Samsung smart TVs in the U.S., and will launch globally on Samsung TVs by the end of the week.
Samsung TV Plus Adds PickleballTV & Fireman Sam FAST Channels
Samsung TV Plus has added Fireman Sam and PickleballTV, taking the total number of FAST channels available to users in the U.S. to over 350.
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