Best for cross-service show discovery
Google TV vs iTunes vs BiliBili: which video app should you choose?
Choose Google TV for discovering and streaming films across services, iTunes for Apple-centered media and music, or BiliBili for anime and fan videos.
At a glance
| App | Google Play | Price | In-app purchases | Platforms | Age rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google TVGoogle LLC | 3.9 out of 52,879,818 ratings | Free | Yes ($0.01 - $999.99 per item) | Android, iOS | Teen |
 iTunesApple | 4.7 out of 5130,000,000 ratings | Free | – | Android, iOS | Everyone |
 BiliBili -HD Anime, VideosBALABOOM PTE. LTD. | 3.7 out of 5861,316 ratings | Free | Yes ($0.99 - $99.99 per item) | Android, iOS | Teen |
Ratings, prices and age ratings come from the Google Play listings, read on Nov 7, 2026. Listings change over time.
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How we compared them
Google TV, iTunes, and BiliBili all bring video into a mobile app, but they serve different viewing habits. Google TV helps you find movies and shows across streaming services; iTunes focuses on Apple’s media library, including music and videos; BiliBili centers on anime and user-generated videos.
This comparison looks at their content focus, platform strengths, trade-offs, and Google Play figures so you can decide which fits your needs.
How we compared them
We compared each app’s stated purpose and strengths with its trade-offs, alongside Google Play ratings, install figures, price, ad status, and in-app purchase details where available. Store figures were read on November 7, 2026.
These figures offer context, not a measure of video quality or a guarantee that a particular title is available in your region. The comparison does not include hands-on testing.
Google TV
Google LLC
3.9 out of 5 on Google Play
Best forfinding films and shows across streaming services
- Price
- Free
- Ratings
- 2,879,818
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Age rating
- Teen
Google TV is the strongest choice here for bringing discovery across streaming apps into one place. Its personalized recommendations, customizable watchlist, and Google Assistant voice search make it easier to find and keep track of movies and shows than in the more specialized iTunes or BiliBili.
The app is free and has no ads, but that does not make every title free: some services require separate subscriptions, and ad-supported content can still appear. Offline viewing is limited, and streaming depends on a stable internet connection.
What we like
Recommendations and watchlist for films and showsVoice search with Google AssistantConnects with a wide range of streaming apps
What to know
Some services need separate subscriptionsLimited offline viewing
iTunes
Apple
4.7 out of 5 on Google Play
Best forApple users managing music and video in one media hub
- Price
- Free
- Ratings
- 130,000,000
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Age rating
- Everyone
iTunes is the most music-focused option of the three, pairing a broad music library with tools to organize and play media. Its integration with Apple devices gives it an edge for people already in that ecosystem, while Google TV is oriented toward finding shows across services and BiliBili specializes in anime and fan videos.
It is free to download, but using it requires an Apple ID, and some features are region-locked. Its focus on Apple media and limited customization may make it a less flexible fit for people who want cross-service video discovery or anime-first browsing.
What we like
Extensive music libraryHigh-quality audio streamingIntegration with Apple devices
What to know
Requires an Apple IDSome features are region-locked
BiliBili -HD Anime, Videos
BALABOOM PTE. LTD.
3.7 out of 5 on Google Play
Best foranime fans looking for licensed shows and fan videos
- Price
- Free
- Ratings
- 861,316
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Age rating
- Teen
BiliBili is the clearest choice for anime, combining licensed titles with user-generated and fan videos. It also supports offline viewing, a useful contrast with Google TV’s limited downloads, while its anime focus is more specific than iTunes’ general media-library approach.
That specialization is also its main limitation: viewers who are not interested in anime may find less to explore, and not all content is available in English. Some features require a subscription, and HD streaming needs a stable connection.
What we like
Anime-focused licensed and fan video contentSupports offline viewingRegular new content
What to know
Less suited to viewers who do not watch animeNot all content is available in English
Which one should you pick?
Best for Apple media libraries
iTunes
Best for anime and fan videos
BiliBili -HD Anime, Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which app is best for discovering movies and shows across services?
Google TV is the most suitable of these three for cross-service discovery, with recommendations, a watchlist, and voice search. Some services may require separate subscriptions.
Which app is best for anime?
BiliBili is the anime-focused choice, with licensed anime and user-generated videos. Its English availability varies by content.
Is iTunes a better choice for music?
Yes. iTunes is the most music-focused option here, with a broad library, audio streaming, and integration with Apple devices.
Which of these apps supports offline viewing?
BiliBili supports offline viewing. Google TV has limited offline options; offline support for iTunes is not specified here.
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