# DistroTV - Live TV & Movies

> Watch 300+ live streaming channels on DistroTV - News, Sports, Movies & Shows.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distroscale.tv.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distroscale.tv.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.distroscale.tv.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** DistroScale, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 2,032,990
- **Rating:** 3.83 / 5 (3,459 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.74
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-30
- **First published:** 2018-06-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-01
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.distroscale.tv.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.distro.tv/](https://www.distro.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.distroscale.com/about/privacy-policy/](http://www.distroscale.com/about/privacy-policy/)

## Description

DistroTV offers a comprehensive free streaming service featuring over 150 live channels from the US, Canada, UK, and worldwide. Optimized for platforms like Android TV, Google TV, Roku, Apple TV, and more, DistroTV delivers a diverse range of content including live sports, news, movies, entertainment, and music. 

Enjoy specialized content categories such as drama, reality TV, South Asian and Spanish-language channels, documentaries, classic shows, and gaming streams. With channels covering sports events like college basketball, MMA, football, and motorsports plus access to premium movies and lifestyle programming, DistroTV provides an all-in-one free TV experience suitable for every mood and interest. Download DistroTV to access your favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere without any subscription fees.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.distroscale.tv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews show a generally positive reception and useful mobile access with some good content and free streaming. However, repeated concerns over channel reliability and quality, freezing/stability issues, and missing features like PiP/split-screen dampen the experience. Some users also flag the app as outdated and potentially privacy-sensitive. Bloomberg TV on mobile is a notable plus for finance watchers.

### Pros

- General positive reception across reviews; many users describe the app as very good or one of the best.
- It offers some good content and a variety of channels.
- Free-to-use (ad-supported) streaming option.
- Works on mobile devices and tablets, enabling watching on the go.
- Bloomberg TV streaming on mobile provides finance/news value (noted by a reviewer).

### Cons

- Channel reliability issues: some channels do not work or show poor quality.
- Content quality is inconsistent, with many reviewers calling most content junk or low quality.
- Stability problems such as freezing on various devices.
- Lack of picture-in-picture and split-screen/minimize support.
- App appears outdated with potential privacy concerns due to lack of updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distroscale.tv.android)