Features & Capabilities

Watch OWN is a streaming extension that unlocks live TV and on-demand access to OWN and up to 15 networks (including TLC, HGTV, and ID) with your pay TV login. Catch new episodes the same day they air, browse the live schedule, and binge favorites across the Discovery family.

Key features include:

  • Live streaming on multiple devices with your pay TV provider
  • Thousands of on-demand episodes and a My List to save favorites
  • Continue watching across devices; Chromecast and tvOS supported
  • Genre-based browsing to discover new shows and favorites

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
OWN LLC
Rating:
4.80
(40,837)
8 ratings
Version:
9.6.0 Last updated: 2026-05-27
Version code:
885732581
Creation date:
2016-04-11
Compatible devices:
Size:
94.73MB
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Android
Watch OWN (v3.60.0)
2,633,377 4.76 (34,411)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
OWN LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-own/id1044871992

User Reviews

Users praise Watch OWN for on-the-go access and timely uploads of OWN programming, and express love for the network. However, persistent issues undermine the experience: excessive ads, unstable sign-in and occasional crashes, reliance on a TV provider with no standalone option, content availability tied to packages/regions, and casting glitches. These recurring problems drive users to look for alternatives despite enjoying the content.
Pros
  • On-the-go access to OWN content via the app
  • Shows are uploaded as they air, providing timely updates
  • Positive sentiment toward the OWN network and its programming
  • Pop-up recommendations that help viewers decide what to watch
Cons
  • Excessive, long ads and frequent ad breaks
  • Unreliable sign-in and frequent crashes; sign-in may require frequent re-authentication
  • Requires a cable/TV provider to access most content; no standalone subscription option
  • Content availability tied to TV package or regional limitations; some episodes show as blocked
  • Chromecast/casting issues and other streaming glitches
Recent reviews
Reading these 2-year old reviews makes it clear that OWN doesn’t want to own up to this terrible app! Love the network but why isn’t ANYONE trying to fix this??? App STILL crashes - if you can even connect your TV provider because the sign on screen frequently doesn’t work. If it does, forget staying signed in for two weeks because you’ll be signing on every 2 hours! How sad that a media mogul can’t fix their media!
by Ky*****, 2025-12-26

I downloaded the app on the TV. It gave me the activation code, except for the fact that the app only goes to altice.com people who have optimum for a long time I log into optimum.net and it does not work for altice please add another link so that people can login and put the code in and watch it on TV. I don’t like watching shows on my phone.
by Go*****, 2025-05-06

Terrible idea to not allow internet streaming in 2025. Who still pays for cable?
by Df*****, 2025-04-19
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