Here’s a list of the best Xbox One apps for movies, music, sports, and more. There are standouts in each category and apps that have great built-in controls, without resorting to a virtual mouse. If you see any apps you want to grab for your Xbox One, click the corresponding link to the Microsoft Store, log in to the same Microsoft account you use for your Xbox, and look for a button that says Get the app or Install/Play. For anyone wondering why this app is necessary, it’s a money thing. Microsoft pays a royalty to the Blu-ray Disc Association for every Xbox One that uses a Blu-ray player. So, if some people choose not to install the app, Microsoft saves a little money. You don’t need to sign up for an account to watch content. Download the app to your Xbox One, open it, proceed as a guest, and you’re good to go. The good news is that those services all have Xbox One apps, so make sure to grab them if you’re a subscriber. While there are separate Xbox One apps for services like Crunchyroll and Funimation, VRV makes it easier by providing everything in a single interface. VRV is also free to use, but you can pay for a subscription if you prefer ad-free content. Unofficial apps also provide access to YouTube content, but there’s no pressing need to download them anymore. The official YouTube app is easy to use and gets the job done. If you don’t have cable, your options are limited. In fact, the Live Sports and TV app is the only game in town. It’s spotty in terms of content and quality, and it’s supported by banner ads unless you pay for a premium version, but it’s the only way to watch free sports on your Xbox One. You sign up for an account, download the Plex server program on your computer, and it streams all the movies, TV shows, and music you have on your computer or a networked hard drive. It’s the best way to stream media from your PC to your Xbox One. If you loved Groove Music Pass on your Xbox One in the past, you should love Spotify just as much. You can even move your playlists and collections straight from Groove to Spotify. You can also participate in questionnaires and perform other tasks to level up. The higher your level, the earlier you can get your hands on new features. AccuWeather also has an Xbox One app that provides great hour-by-hour forecast information, but it loses points because it uses a virtual mouse controlled by an analog stick instead of built-in Xbox One controls.
