
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.
YouTube TV Is First To Hit 5 Million Live TV Subscribers
YouTube TV doesn’t provide updates on subscriber numbers often, but at five million live TV subscribers it just hit an impressive milestone.
$0.99 Per Month Streaming Service Deals For Prime Day 2022
Amazon has dropped the price of a number of streaming service subscriptions down to just $0.99 cents for the first two months for Prime Day.
Chromecast with Google TV And HBO Max Bundle Down To $55
Picking up a new Chromecast with Google TV right now results in some serious savings on the first three months of a new HBO Max subscription.
This Week’s Sling TV Freeview Weekend Is Hallmark Movies Now
Sling TV is offering paid subscribers the option to watch Hallmark Movies Now and the Hallmark Channel for free over the July 8-10 weekend.
Cloud DVR Comparison: Best Live TV Service For Recording?
Cloud DVR is just as important as channels and price when choosing a live TV service.
Apple TV Players Currently Come With A Free $50 Gift Card
Apple TV players tend not to go on sale very offering, but Apple is now offering a $50 gift card to anyone who buys one in the next two weeks.
Is There A Starz Free Trial? It’s Complicated
Starz does offer a free trial but actually taking advantage of one tends to heavily depend on when or how someone signs up to the service.
You Can Cancel Most Streaming Services At Any Time
One of the benefits of streaming is the ability to easily make changes including the option to cancel a streaming service at any time.
Philo 7-Day Free Trial: How it Works And What To Expect
Philo provides new users with a 7-day free trial making it possible to test out the live TV service before paying for a monthly subscription.
Bally Sports Plus Now Live, But Only In Select Markets
Bally Sports Plus provides access to live sports and original programming, but it’s currently only available in five introductory markets.
A Vizio Smart TV Is The Latest Way To Watch TikTok Videos
Vizio smart TV users can now watch TikTok videos directly on their TV, and without the need for any other device including their smartphone.
Is Tubi Really Free? Yes, And It’s Worth Using
Tubi provides access to a large library of on-demand content and it’s completely free, making it a streaming service worth having access to.
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