
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…
Frndly TV Adds Favorites and Other Most Requested Features
Frndly TV has added Favorites, My Stuff, and a TV Series Page, features that the company says are some of the most requested by its customers.
Phoenix Suns’ Move Away From Bally Sports Blocked By Judge
A judge has now put the brakes on a new deal between Phoenix Suns and Gray Television. The deal had been contested by Diamond Sports Group.
Peacock To Stream Every Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Event Live
Peacock will stream every event from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics live, providing sports fans with a one-stop Olympics streaming solution.
ESPN Plus Now Has More Than 25 Million Subscribers
ESPN Plus saw another increase in subscribers in the first calendar quarter of 2023 taking the total to over 25 million for the first time.
A Unified Disney Plus And Hulu App Is Coming Soon
If you’re subscribed to both Disney Plus and Hulu then you’ll probably be happy to know that a single app will arrive by the end of the year.
Ad-Free Disney Plus Is Going Up In Price Again This Year
After only increasing the price of ad-free Disney Plus in December, we already have confirmation that another price increase is in the works.
Disney Plus Lost Another 4 Million Subscribers Globally
Disney+ lost around 4 million subscribers over the past three months, ending the first calendar quarter of 2023 with 157.8 million globally.
Hulu Drops Back Down To 4.4 Million Live TV Subscribers
Even though 4.4 million is an increase of the first quarter of last year, it is a slight decrease when compared to the previous quarter.
5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Avoid Hulu Live TV
Hulu offers a good live TV service but it won’t be the best option for everyone. Here are 5 reasons why you might want to skip Hulu Live TV.
Jets To Take On Dolphins In Prime Video’s Black Friday NFL Game
Amazon and the NFL have confirmed that the first-ever NFL Black Friday football game will see the New York Jets take on the Miami Dolphins.
Active Vizio SmartCast Accounts Climb To 17.5 Million
Vizio’s SmartCast TV platform continues to grow and now has almost 2 million more active accounts than it had at this time last year.
Sling TV Subscribers Can Access These TV Everywhere Apps for Free
Sling TV subscribers can use various network apps and websites but they will need to know which TV Everywhere apps they have access to.
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