# ElectricNOW

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1501030946](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1501030946)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1501030946`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Electric Entertainment, Inc.
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (997 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2020-04-25
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/electricnow/id1501030946)
- **Website:** [https://www.electricnow.tv](https://www.electricnow.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.electricnow.com/privacy](https://www.electricnow.com/privacy)

## Description

ElectricNOW is the premium streaming app from Electric Entertainment, offering a 24/7 live broadcast plus on-demand episodes of your favorite shows. Fans can watch for free, access a program guide, and enjoy bonus material and behind-the-scenes footage.

The service also hosts Electric Surge, its podcast network with video companions for popular podcasts, including topics like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Dr. Who. Electric Surge is built by fans, for fans.

## Rankings

- #54,327 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise ElectricNOW for its strong, popular library and accessible UI, plus affordable streaming and multi-device availability. However, recurring pain points include playback instability (crashes, freezes), audio problems (loud ads and sync issues), TV/casting and regional limitations, and some navigation complaints. Overall, the content and accessibility are valued, but stability, ad handling, and broader device/region support need improvement.

### Pros

- Extensive, popular content library including shows like Leverage, The Librarians, and Leverage Redemption.
- Generally reliable app with an accessible, user-friendly UI and features that aid disabled users.
- Free access to some content, offering a cable-free viewing option.
- Ads are short and not overly intrusive, with some reviewers noting they promote their own content appropriately.
- Cross-device availability and streaming flexibility across platforms (e.g., Roku, Fire TV, Plex)

### Cons

- Playback stability issues, including crashes on certain seasons, freezes, and black screens during live playback.
- Audio issues and inconsistent sound, especially around ads (very loud commercials, sometimes no dialogue or sync problems).
- TV casting/connecting problems and regional limitations that affect access outside the US.
- Navigation/menus could be more intuitive and polished.
- Device-specific performance problems (e.g., worse on Fire TV; occasional sound sync issues on Roku)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1501030946)