

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.
Shudder Quietly Increased In Price Last Month And The New Price Makes AMC+ A Better Choice
Existing Shudder subscribers are probably already aware that the price of their subscription increased recently. For those that have been considering signing up to the service, a subscription now costs…
Samsung TV Plus to Add SMTOWN FAST Channel in Time for SMTOWN Live 2025
Samsung TV Plus plans to add a new SMTOWN channel to its FAST lineup this month. The launch not only makes it possible to stream this year’s SMTOWN Live 2025…
Get A Year Of Peacock Premium For Just $25 With This Promo Code (New & Returning Subscribers)
If you’ve been considering signing up to Peacock Premium, now’s a good time to actually do it, as the streaming service is currently running a promotion which reduces the cost…
New On Shudder In May 2025 (And Everything Leaving This Month)
Shudder is a great streaming service for fans of horror, thriller and supernatural content, and new movies and shows are added every month. Here’s a closer look at all the…
Max Just Removed a Lot of Discovery Content, Including Multiple ’90 Day’ and ‘My 600-lb Life’ Seasons
If you’re a fan of reality TV shows like the 90 Day franchise and My 600-lb Life, Max might not be the best option for streaming these shows now. While…
What To Watch This Weekend: 9 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (May 2, 2025)
If you’re looking to watch something new this weekend, here’s a roundup of the best new movies and series you can now stream from the comfort of your home. New…
New On Pluto TV In May 2025: Movies You Can Stream For Free
Pluto TV provides access to a wide variety of free movies, shows and additional content. With a good number of new titles added each month as well, there’s always something…
Get A Year Of Screambox For Just $38 With This Promo Code
If you’re looking to save on the cost of horror movies, shows, documentaries and additional content, right now you can get a year of Screambox for just $38 when you…
Fubo Ended the First Quarter of 2025 With 1.47 Million Subscribers in North America
Fubo ended the first quarter of 2025 with 1.47 million paid subscribers in North America. This represents a decrease on the 1.7 million subscribers reported for the end of 2024,…
Roku Streaming Hours Totaled 35.8 Billion In Q1 2025
Roku released its latest quarterly results today. Although Roku used to confirm the number of Streaming Households (formerly active accounts) during its quarterly reports, it looks like the company has…
Roku Is Buying Frndly TV
In a surprising move, Roku has confirmed plans to acquire Frndly TV. While there are often rumors or rumblings surrounding a purchase, this appears to be a deal that has…
72% Of TV Viewing In Q1 2025 Was On Ad-Supported Platforms
If it wasn’t already clear that ad-supported plans and services are only going to expand in the future, new data confirms that 72.4% of overall TV viewing during the first…
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