
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…
Phoenix Suns And Mercury Strike New OTA TV & Streaming Deal
The new deal sees 100% of each team’s locally broadcast games becoming available to watch over-the-air and through a DTC streaming solution.
Walmart+ Now Lets You Watch Pluto TV Videos Without The Ads
Ad-free Pluto TV is just the latest benefit bundled with Walmart’s subscription service and an extension of the existing Paramount Plus deal.
DirecTV Stream vs DirecTV via Internet: The Differences And How To Choose
Taking a moment to better understand the finer differences can help to make choosing between DirecTV Stream and DirecTV via Internet easier.
Walmart’s $20 Streaming Player Is Now Available To Buy In Store Or Online
At $20, the Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box is one of the cheapest streaming players around, and Walmart has finally opened up online sales.
GolfPass Now Offers A Free, Ad-Supported Tier
The GolfPass streaming service now offers an ad-supported tier, making it possible to watch a selection of golf-related content for free.
Peacock Closed Q1 2023 With 22 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock finished up the first quarter of 2023 with 22 million paid subscribers, resulting in an increase on the previous quarter and year.
Roku Finished Q1 2023 With 71.6 Million Active Accounts
In addition to an increase in active accounts, Roku saw a healthy bump in the number of hours streaming during the first quarter of 2023.
YouTube TV ‘Missing Library’ Issue Should Now Be Fixed
Some YouTube TV subscribers are finding that their library has disappeared when accessing the live TV streaming service on a Roku device.
Tubi Is Getting A New CEO, Founder Stepping Down In June
The free streaming service is seeing some changes to its structuring and leadership following the creation of a new Tubi Media Group unit.
Best Streaming Players Under $50: Budget Bargains
With affordable streaming players available from Amazon, Google and Roku, there’s no need to spend more than $50 to stream your favorite apps.
ViX+ Is No More But You Can Still Sign Up To The Same Premium Plan
Less than one year after it launched and the ViX Plus streaming service is now being absorbed by the standard ViX service and branding.
What Happens If You Buy Sunday Ticket And Then Cancel YouTube TV?
An NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV requires an annual subscription, but what happens if you then cancel YouTube TV after signing up?
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