# BYUtv: Binge TV Shows & Movies

> Watch Kids Shows, Family Movies and TV. Stream BYU Sports Shows & Game Replays!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.byutv.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BYU Broadcasting
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 1,369,033
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (4,467 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.591
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-10
- **First published:** 2013-08-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 3.16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.byutv.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.byutv.org](https://www.byutv.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.byutv.org/privacy](https://www.byutv.org/privacy)

## Description

BYUtv offers an inspiring and wholesome streaming experience for the whole family. Watch on-demand kids shows, family movies, faith-based programs, and live BYU sports games all in one easy-to-use app. Featuring popular family-friendly series like Xploration DIY Sci, Studio C, and game replays, BYUtv provides uplifting content designed to bring families together. With compatibility across Android devices, users can enjoy clean comedy, Christian programming, and live sports wherever they go. Personalize your viewing experience by saving favorites, tracking watch history, and receiving custom notifications. Download BYUtv today for a safe and joyful streaming experience that unites faith, family, and fun.

## Rankings

- #56,933 — Overall
- #22 — show
- #63 — vimeo

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `org.byutv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally praise the app for its wholesome, family-friendly content and ad-free experience, with broad appeal. However, recurring issues harm reliability: casting/Chromecast problems, playback glitches (video and audio), stability/updates causing freezes or crashes, and device-specific compatibility or browser detection errors. These consistency gaps appear across multiple reviews, indicating that content quality is strong but the app’s streaming reliability and cross-device performance need significant improvement.

### Pros

- Rich library of family-friendly, faith-based programming (e.g., The Chosen, Music and the Spoken Word).
- Ad-free, wholesome entertainment suitable for sharing with family.
- Positive sentiment about content quality and variety across reviews.
- Broad appeal with strong recommendations from users, including LDS and non-LDS audiences.

### Cons

- Casting and Chromecast/Google Cast issues that disrupt streaming and require workarounds.
- Playback problems including black/white screens and missing or muted audio during movies or episodes.
- Stability and reliability problems across updates, such as freezes, crashes, or the app failing to boot.
- Device compatibility and browser detection errors on certain devices (e.g., Pixel, Chromebook) and with some casting configurations.

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