YouTube TV offered a lot, including a clean interface, a solid channel lineup, and unlimited DVR storage for $82.99 a month. But as costs rose, I realized I needed to seriously weigh whether what I got was worth it.
I was paying nearly $1,000 a year for a service I used mainly for background noise, some live sports, and network TV shows available elsewhere. So I canceled it. That was four months ago, and I havenโt looked back.
Here are the three free apps I use now โ and how they stack up against what I gave up.
I replaced my entire streaming setup with a $30 device and free apps
Embracing a simpler streaming setup can save you money and reduce subscription fatigue without sacrificing high-quality entertainment.
YouTube TV kept getting more expensive โ and I kept watching less of it
The subscription audit that changed my mind
The price was the main reason, but I also kept watching the same few channels, most of which…