# The NBC App – Stream TV Shows

> Watch TV Episodes Online!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id442839435](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id442839435)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id442839435`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NBCUniversal Media, LLC
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (290,380 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.22.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2011-06-22
- **Size:** 136 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-nbc-app-stream-tv-shows/id442839435)
- **Website:** [https://www.nbc.com](https://www.nbc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?brandA=NBC\_Entertainment&intake=NBC\_Entertainment](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?brandA=NBC_Entertainment&intake=NBC_Entertainment)

## Description

Stream live TV and NBC shows, including classics, with the NBC App. Watch national and local news, plus content from Bravo and Telemundo, all in one place across devices.

Create an NBCUniversal Profile to favorite, save, and continue watching across devices. Enjoy captions, AirPlay or Chromecast streaming, and free access to a broad library of episodes and clips. Nielsen measurement is used for market research; privacy options and policies are available.

## Rankings

- #1,512 — Overall
- #31 — show
- #32 — tv

## Review summary

User reviews consistently cite geo-blocking outside the US, ad fatigue, and unstable playback as top drawbacks. Casting issues and login/privacy friction are also common irritants. Some users value free access for travelers, mobile viewing, and NBC News coverage. Overall, international availability, smoother casting, and reduced ad load are the main opportunities for NBC's app on iOS.

### Pros

- Free NBC content accessible while traveling abroad.
- Convenient mobile viewing for on‑the‑go watching.
- NBC News coverage can be accessed by viewers without a cable subscription (including abroad).
- Positive overall sentiment on app quality and content from some users.

### Cons

- Geo-restrictions and area/zip code requirements block viewing outside certain regions.
- Ad-heavy experience, including ads before or during live streams.
- Frequent stability issues: crashes, buffering, and videos failing to load.
- Casting/AirPlay problems and noticeable live stream latency.
- Login/provider friction and privacy concerns (repeated login requirements and tracking prompts).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id442839435)