Overall Findings
The new place to buy or rent content from Google Play Movies and TV.
Dashboard also displays content from linked services.
Google TV app isnt available on all platforms which can be confusing.
Unlocks over 85 live TV channels.
Unlimited cloud DVR for recording content.
YouTube TV apps are available on almost every major platform.
Some limited on-demand content
Google TV and YouTube TV are both solid products offering very different services.
YouTube TV is a competitive alternative to cable with over 85 live channels for one fixed monthly price.
Those thinking about leaving their traditional cable provider should look at YouTube TV.
Google TV is a typical digital storefront that offers film and TV purchases and rentals.
Google TV app available on Android devices.
Purchased media watchable also via Google Play Movies and TV and YouTube.
Watchlist and media viewing functionality available on web.
Xbox and PlayStation consoles support the YouTube TV app.
YouTube TV app available on Fire Stick, Chromecast with Google TV and Roku streaming sticks.
iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphone and tablet app support.
YouTube TV is the more consistent of the two regarding app and unit support.
The experience is also reasonably consistent between each app version.
Integration with other services for more on-demand content.
No support for live TV or broadcasts in the Google TV app.
Over 85 live channels with the main plan.
Additional premium channels available as add-ons.
Some on-demand content but limited and with some ads.
Content is where Google TV and YouTube TV differ.
Google TV is a dedicated digital storefront with on-demand films and episodes that users can rent or purchase.
Movies cost around $5 to rent and $5-25 to buy directly from Google TV.
TV episodes average around $3 each.
$64.99 per month to access to over 85 channels.
$5-15 for premium channel add-ons.
YouTube TV is cheaper and easier to understand than regular cable plans.
YouTube TV is much more straightforward than Google TV.
A $64.99 monthly subscription unlocks over 85 channels.
Final Verdict: Are Google TV and YouTube TV the Same?
Google TV and YouTube TV are very different streaming services that don’t compete with one another at all.
At least not directly.
For the most part, Google TV is an upgrade of Google Play Movies and TV.
If you’re after live TV channels, YouTube TV is for you.
you could pay for YouTube TV with a credit card, PayPal, or Google Play balance.
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