AFN Now

Name: AFN Now
Rating: 1.64 (388 reviews)
Author: American Forces Network

By: American Forces Network

Enjoy popular American news and entertainment programs on your devices.

Features & Capabilities

AFN Now is a Chrome extension designed specifically for Defense Department employees and their immediate families stationed outside the United States and its territories. It provides seamless streaming access to top-rated American news, information, and entertainment programming, mirroring the content delivered by satellite worldwide. With AFN Now, authorized users can enjoy their favorite American broadcasts conveniently on any internet-connected device, ensuring they stay informed and entertained no matter where they are stationed globally.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Entertainment Communication

By:

American Forces Network

Downloads:

77,167 268

Rating:

1.64

(388) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.8.0 Last updated: 2026-05-05

Version code:

Creation date:

2022-08-25

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

32.21MB

Email:

dm*****@mail.mil

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 241,376 ▼ 662

Other platforms

AFN Now (v2.1.1)

1.40

(540)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

American Forces Network

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dma.afnnow

Email:

dm*****@mail.mil

Website:

https://afn-now.myafn.mil/

User Reviews

Users appreciate that AFN Now targets overseas military personnel providing free access to AFN content and some sports channels. However, most reviews report frequent crashes, blank screens, and frustrating logins. Geographic restrictions cause confusion and prevent use even on legitimate military installations abroad. Streaming quality is poor with lag and skips, especially for live sports. The interface is buggy, and platform support is limited. Many users find the app unreliable and unusable in its current state, expressing strong disappointment and hoping for major improvements.

Pros

App is accessible for overseas military members, fulfilling a unique need.
Some users successfully watch sports channels, especially baseball, NASCAR, and basketball.
The app can be downloaded and set up without major issues.
Provides free access to AFN content for deployed personnel.

Cons

App frequently crashes, freezes, or shows a blank/black screen after login.
Content is often unavailable or inaccessible, with repeated error messages about geographic restrictions or digital rights.
Poor live streaming experience with buffering, lag, and skipping, particularly during sports events.
Requires repeated authentication/logins and has a buggy interface with scrolling menu errors.
Limited platform support and lack of streaming or downloading options on devices like PC, firestick, or Roku.

Recent reviews

doesn't work for me only overseas in Germany I've been told. thanks again for your help!

ou*****, 2026-04-13

The most frustrating app I've ever encountered. Now that AFN discontinued satellite support I have to use the app to watch AFN programming on my TV. This requires logging on and connecting my device via the AFN website each time I want to watch AFN. Then, the app kicks me out in the middle of watching something and makes me reconnect my device via the AFN website. Why can't this process get fixed so programming isn't disrupted since the use of a decoder is no longer an option?

J *****, 2026-04-12

This app is very frustrating to use. It constantly requires logins, and switching between devices often logs you out and causes errors, forcing you to start over. It’s also buggy and difficult to navigate, with no clear channel guide or menu to view all programs, and no easy way to return to a previous channel.Unfortunately, this is now our only option for AFN programming since the decoder box is no longer available. PLEASE fix these issues and improve the overall experience.