Channel 4
Channel 4 is made and published by Channel 4 Television Corporation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Channel 4 Television Corporation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Channel 4 Television Corporation and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularPoorly rated- Total installs
- 19 million
- Best rank
- #21
- Top Free, United Kingdom
- Rating on Google Play
- 2.80
- 84,792 ratings
- Last updated
- November 5, 2025
Channel 4 is popular, with 19 million installs. Users are critical: 2.8 stars from 84,792 ratings. Its best ranking is #21 in Top Free, Entertainment in United Kingdom.
Summary
Channel 4 delivers live TV and on-demand British programming to mobile and tablet, with features like Live TV Restart, My List, and offline downloads. Channel 4+ adds ad-free Early Access for select shows and easy casting to a bigger screen across devices. The app commands a strong UK Entertainment presence, ranking among GB top entries (#21 and #25) with 10,000,000+ total downloads and 110K downloads in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
- Established library of Channel 4 UK programming and international hits
- Live TV Restart and robust live TV features
- Mobile downloads for offline viewing
- My List and personalized recommendations
- Some programmes include ads due to contractual terms, and live viewing may be restricted for certain content
- Content emphasis appears more UK-focused with fewer movie/series exclusives compared to larger global streaming platforms
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 110 thousand
- Per day
- 3.7 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- February 2013
Installs over time
Channel 4 has been installed 19 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 3.7 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #21
- Chart
- Top Free
- Entertainment
- Country
- United Kingdom
Google Play Rankings for Channel 4
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | United Kingdom | Overall | Top Free |
| 21 | United Kingdom | Entertainment | Top Free |
| 170 | United Kingdom | Applications | Top Free |
| 122 | United Kingdom | Overall | Top Grossing |
| 116 | United Kingdom | Applications | Top Grossing |
| 28 | United Kingdom | Entertainment | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
Competitors
Similar apps and more from Channel 4 Television CorporationAlternatives to Channel 4
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 9.8.2
- Launched
- February 2013
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Channel 4 for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 39
- App size
- 19.0 MB
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Channel 4
About the app and developer
About Channel 4
Channel 4 is an entertainment app developed by Channel 4 Television Corporation.
Install Statistics
Channel 4 has been installed 19 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 110 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 entertainment apps.
User Ratings
Channel 4 is rated 2.80 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 85 thousand ratings.
App Information
Channel 4 is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 19.00 MB. The latest version available is 9.8.2. The last update was on November 5, 2025.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2013.
App Performance Report
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Store listing
By Channel 4 Television Corporation, from Google Play“Stream or Watch Live TV from Channel 4”
Description by Channel 4 Television Corporation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Download the Channel 4 app (formerly known as All 4) to stream the best British TV shows, hit US series, eye-opening True Crime, premium world drama, live sport and more.
From Gogglebox to The Inbetweeners, Made in Chelsea to Married at First Sight, Big Bang Theory to The West Wing, Hollyoaks to Hollywood blockbusters, The Great British Bake Off, Rick and Morty, 24 Hours in Police Custody, Formula 1… probably best if you take a look for yourself.
Every time you watch, we’ll get better at suggesting new shows you’ll like. And you can add to My List, or continue watching from where you left off - even if it’s on a different device.
Download to a mobile or tablet and you’ll always have your next ep when you’re on the move. Or relax at home with a bigger screen.
Ditch the ads with Channel 4+ and you’ll also get Early Access to selected new shows that members can watch before anyone else.
• Recommendations just for you
• Mobile downloads
• ‘My List’ to bookmark shows
• Rate programmes directly on your mobile device
• Live TV Restart
• ‘Channel surf’ within the live player
• Share links to your favourites on social
*For contractual reasons some programmes will contain ads or promotional trails for other programmes. Watch live is excluded. Please find our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions and more information on Channel 4+ here:
http://www.channel4.com/plus-terms
Cookie policy - https://www.channel4.com/cookies
Privacy policy - https://www.channel4.com/privacy
Recent changes:
We’re always looking to improve your Channel 4 experience. You can now cast Live TV directly from the app, and Subtitles are now supported when casting!