The 5 best streaming services of the moment: which one should you choose?

Today there are so many different streaming services that it is sometimes impossible to choose one. iPhoned dives into the world of Netflix, Disney Plus, and more to help you make up your mind. These are the 5 best streaming services of the moment with all the pros and cons!

The 5 best streaming services of the moment

If you are not sure whether you should subscribe to Netlfix, Disney Plus or one of the other streaming services, you are in quite a dilemma. Of course you want the most offer for the best price, but each streaming service has its own advantages and disadvantages. We have compared the top 5 of the best streaming services and listed the pros and cons for each. So easy!

Netflix: winner of the best streaming services (but for how long)

You can’t escape it, but perhaps the best-known streaming service is Netflix. You also pay the most if you want to see the offered films and series in the best quality. On the other hand, Netflix has a huge range and there is something for everyone in between. Netflix has both series and movies, but you will also find a lot of own productions. Think Stranger Things, Undercover and The Witcher. Netflix raises its prices quite regularly, so keep that in mind.

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In addition, you also get a number of games at Netflix these days. This offer is rather limited, but if you occasionally want to play a game on your iPhone or iPad, it is certainly a nice extra. You can find the games in the Netflix app and in the App Store. The prices of a Netflix subscription range from 7.99 euros (for SD content and streaming to one device) to 15.99 euros (4K on four devices simultaneously) per month.

Advantage: many films and series, something for everyone

Disadvantage: pricey and often becomes more expensive, films regularly disappear, 4K costs (much) more

Disney Plus: Gets Better With More Content

The number two in our list of the best streaming services is Disney Plus. Disney Plus has also been available for a few years now and in that time the service has expanded considerably. It gives you unlimited access to the best new movies from Marvel and Pixar, impressive documentaries from National Geographic and the intriguing Star Wars sagas.

Plus, you can watch a huge collection of classic Disney movies with the whole family. And there are a lot of them these days. You will not only find the classic Disney films such as The Lion King and Aladdin, but also films such as Logan, KingsMan, Speed ​​and Die Hard.

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Disney Plus costs 8.99 euros per month. There are no different subscriptions like with Netflix. You therefore pay nothing extra to watch films and series in 4K quality, but ‘just’ always 8.99 euros per month. There is a special annual subscription for 89.90 euros with which you can save a little more per month.

Disney Plus also has VIP movies every now and then. These are the latest theatrical films to watch snuggled up on your own couch before they become available to all other Disney Plus subscribers. For this you have to pay an amount of 21.99 euros. From that moment on you can watch the film as many times as you want.

Benefit: many well-known cinema titles, including 4K content

Disadvantage: app is cumbersome (a lot of scrolling), VIP is very expensive

Amazon’s video service is a bit of an odd one out. Because you don’t only get access to movies and series with Amazon Prime. You also get free shipping (on most stores) from the online store and access to Prime Gaming with multiple PC games that you get for free.

Furthermore, it is possible to buy or rent movies with Prime Video. In addition, the service also has video channels to take an extra subscription. For example, it is possible to include Discovery Plus as an additional channel in Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon Prime is one of the cheapest services (2.99 euros) and therefore deserves a place in the list of the best streaming services. Keep in mind that you still have to rent or buy some movies to watch.

Advantage: fair price, free shipping from the store, free PC games

Disadvantage: Paying extra for Prime Video content (rent movies)

Videoland: perfect for Dutch content

Do you like to watch Dutch films and series? Check if Videoland is something for you. Videoland mainly contains series that are broadcast by the various RTL channels, but the offer is also supplemented with a few international hit series. Think of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Blacklist and The Good Fight.

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Videoland also makes its own productions, but not as much as, for example, Netflix. You already have Videoland for 4.99 euros per month, but then you will see advertisements every now and then. For the most expensive subscription you pay 10.99 euros. This allows you to watch on four devices at the same time and the advertising is gone.

Advantage: a lot of Dutch content

Disadvantage: cheapest subscription has advertising, little international offer

Apple TV Plus: good integration and more and more content

Apple TV Plus (like Netflix) consists of a mix of movies, series and documentaries, which you can watch on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and AirPlay-supported TV. Apple TV Plus is available for a fixed monthly fee of EUR 4.99. Did you just buy a new iPhone? Then you’re in luck, because then you often get Apple TV Plus for free (for a certain time).

On Apple TV Plus find movies, series and documentaries. The Cupertino company promises to expand this offer monthly with new Apple Originals. The offer is diverse and for the whole family. From a new Snoopy children’s series to an exciting action movie with Jason Momoaj. As with Amazon, Apple TV Plus also allows you to subscribe to other streaming services (channels).

Advantage: good integration with other Apple products, price

Disadvantage: offer is still a bit sparse, only create profiles on Apple TV

Not (yet) the best streaming services

There are now so many video streaming services that a top 5 is actually not enough. That’s why we have a short list of the best video streaming services that just missed the top 5 right now.

HBO Max for the binge watchers

HBO Max will also be available in the Netherlands from March 8. Well-known blockbusters such as Game of Thrones and The Sopranos all come from the American cable television network. But not only old acquaintances can be seen on this streaming service, you will also find new series such as House Of The Dragon (this is the predecessor of Game of Thrones) and And Just Like That (the successor of Sex and the City). For fans of popular series, HBO Max seems to be a great choice.

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There is of course much more to see. Well-known films can also be found at HBO Max. Think, for example, of the cinema hit Dune or the Kaiju film Godzilla vs. Kong. You will also find films from the DC stable, such as Aquaman here. In addition, there is also plenty for the kids to check out with cartoons from Cartoon Network and Looney Tunes. And the price? That is not yet known at the moment, but it will probably be around 9 euros per month.

NPO Plus: more than just Dutch content

For fans of Dutch television, NPO Plus is a good option. For 2.95 euros per month you can watch series, films and documentaries ad-free. Think of popular Dutch series such as Flikken Maastricht and foreign series such as Dexter: New Blood that can be found on the streaming service. In addition, it is also possible with NPO Plus to look further ahead and see an episode before it appears on television.

Viaplay: coming soon

From 1 March it will be possible to subscribe to Viaplay. Viaplay is an online streaming service that provides access to live sports, Viaplay Originals, Hollywood movies, series and children’s programs. At the moment there is an offer for 99 euros per year.

Watching tips for Netflix, Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus

Every month we give you the best viewing tips for Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV Plus. These services make a lot of new series and films available almost every day. on iPhoned Every month we look ahead at the new offer with the best tips. Often these are new series and films, but also old favorites that appear on Netflix. All you have to do is put the series and movies on your list, or press play when the time comes.