
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…
Get 2 Months Of Apple TV+ For Free To Watch The Family Plan
New (and qualified returning) subscribers can currently get 2 free months of Apple TV+ to watch Mark Wahlberg’s new movie, The Family Plan.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Most Watched Movie On Kanopy In 2023
Kanopy has revealed its top 30 most-watched movies and TV programming of 2023, with Everything Everywhere All at Once the most watched movie.
YouTube Ad Breaks On TVs Are Becoming Longer, But Less Frequent
YouTube ad breaks during long-form content on TVs are becoming longer. The upside, however, is that there will be fewer ad breaks in general.
NBA League Pass Is 50% Off Right Now (Season Passes Down To As Low As $50)
NBA League Pass unlocks access to out-of-market games. With 50% off right now, the cost of a season-long subscription is down to just $50.
FCC Votes To Ban Cable And Satellite Early Termination Fees
The FCC voted in favor of banning cable and satellite companies from charging early termination fees. In some cases, refunds could be available.
Max Third Most Downloaded Free App On iPhone In 2023 (No. 1 On iPad)
When it comes to iPhone and iPad, Max ranked as the third most downloaded free app on iPhone, and the top most downloaded free app on iPad.
Paramount+ Essential with Showtime Plan Discontinued, And It’s Unclear If Early Adopters Will Now Pay More
The Paramount+ Essential with Showtime plan has now been discontinued. However, questions remain over how much early adopters will now pay.
Roku Adds Option To Remove Recommended Rows From Home Screen
For those that dislike the Categories and Browse rows, Roku has now added the ability to remove these recommended rows from the Home screen.
Google TV Makes It Easier to Access Recent Live Channels and Local News Channels
A new Google TV update makes it easier to access recently viewed and local news channels. The update also further improves performance.
Netflix Releases Viewing Data For More Than 18,000 Titles (100 Billion Hours Viewed)
In what will now be a biannual event, Netflix has released a new report detailing viewership data for more than 18,000 titles.
Philo Adds 10 More Channels Including EarthxTV And A&E’s Military History
Philo has just added another bunch of channels to its lineup, including EarthxTV, MovieSphere by Lionsgate and A&E Network’s Military History.
You Can Now Sign Up To Max Through The YouTube App
If you’ve been looking for an alternate way to sign up to Max, it is also now possible to subscribe through YouTube Primetime Channels.
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