Star Trek used to live on one channel. Sixty years and a dozen streaming shuffles later, the franchise is scattered: the modern shows land on Paramount+, the classics rotate through free ad-supported catalogs, and international viewers get Netflix’s regional splits. Watching an anniversary marathon means installing more than one app. We tested six Android apps that between them cover the full Star Trek run in 2026. These are the picks.
What to look for in a streaming app on Android
- The subset of Star Trek that’s actually in the catalog for the reader’s region.
- Downloads for offline viewing on flights and metro trips.
- Chromecast and Google TV casting that survives the app going background.
- Ad tolerance: free tiers are almost all ad-supported now.
- A parental profile, because The Original Series still holds up as family viewing.
- A skip-intro button. Anyone binge-watching a Trek show needs it by episode four.
Quick comparison
| App | Star Trek focus | Downloads | Free tier | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | Every modern show + classics | Yes (Premium) | No | On base plan |
| Netflix | TNG, DS9, Voyager (region-dependent) | Yes | No | Standard with Ads tier |
| Pluto TV | Free Star Trek channels | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tubi | Rotating classic films and TAS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Prime Video | Rentals + region licenses | Yes | Prime membership | Sponsored on base plan |
| JustWatch | Cross-service search | N/A | Yes | Light |
The 6 best Android apps for Star Trek streaming in 2026
1. Paramount+, the home base
Paramount+ is where the modern shows (Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, Prodigy) live day-and-date, plus the full back catalog: TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, and the movies. The Android app supports Chromecast, downloads on the Premium tier, and profile-level watched status.
Where it falls short: The base plan runs ads on demand content. The download quality caps on the base plan.
Pricing: Two tiers, monthly or annual, with the higher tier removing on-demand ads and unlocking downloads.
Platforms: Android phone, tablet, TV, Android Auto for audio-only content.
Bottom line: The one app to buy if the reader wants the full franchise legally on-demand.
2. Netflix, the international backup
Netflix licenses TNG, DS9, and Voyager in many regions, plus Discovery outside the US on a delay. The download quality is the best on the list, and the offline expiry is more generous than Paramount+.
Where it falls short: Star Trek availability is region-specific and shifts on license renewals. Not a place to catalog the whole franchise long-term.
Pricing: Standard with Ads, Standard, and Premium tiers.
Platforms: Android phone, tablet, TV.
Bottom line: For readers outside the US whose Paramount+ is still catching up.
3. Pluto TV, the free 24/7 stream
Pluto TV runs live channels of Star Trek reruns: dedicated TOS, TNG, and Voyager channels rotate around the clock, ad-supported and free. It is the modern “leave it on while making dinner” experience.
Where it falls short: No on-demand, no downloads. The channel lineup shifts.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Android phone, tablet, TV.
Bottom line: The free background pick when the reader wants Trek on and doesn’t care which episode.
4. Tubi, the classic films and TAS
Tubi rotates the theatrical films and, on and off, The Animated Series. Signup is optional, downloads are not offered, and the Android app supports Chromecast.
Where it falls short: Rotation is unpredictable. Ad breaks are frequent.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Android phone, tablet, TV.
Bottom line: Check monthly for TAS. Skip if the reader dislikes ad breaks.
5. Prime Video, the rental fallback
Prime Video carries the films to rent or buy in most regions, and licenses individual seasons of TNG or Voyager in others. Prime members can also add Paramount+ as a channel subscription, folding the whole modern lineup into one billing surface.
Where it falls short: Sponsored ads on the base Prime tier. Rentals expire on the usual 48-hour window.
Pricing: Prime membership monthly or annual; individual rentals per film.
Platforms: Android phone, tablet, TV.
Bottom line: The film-rental catch when a Trek movie leaves Paramount+ for a licensing window.
6. JustWatch, the cross-service search
JustWatch does not stream anything. It tells the reader where each Trek episode is available right now: which service, at what price, with what quality ceiling. When Discovery moves from Paramount+ to Netflix in the reader’s region on Tuesday, JustWatch picks it up first.
Where it falls short: Depends on the reader following the deep-link out of the app. Some regional catalogs lag by a day.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Android phone and tablet.
Bottom line: The map for anyone who wants to find any given Trek episode without hunting.
How to pick the right one
- If the reader wants everything on one bill: Paramount+.
- If the reader is outside the US and the local Paramount+ is thin: Netflix and Prime Video.
- If the reader wants background Trek for free: Pluto TV.
- If the reader is chasing TAS or the theatrical films: Tubi or Prime rentals.
- If the reader wants to know where any episode lives right now: JustWatch.
FAQ
Where can I stream every Star Trek series legally?
Paramount+ is the only single service that carries the complete run. Regional exceptions apply for older shows on Netflix and Prime.
Is Star Trek: The Animated Series streaming anywhere?
Paramount+ carries it, and Tubi rotates it in and out for free.
Can I download Star Trek episodes for offline viewing?
Yes on Paramount+ Premium and Netflix. Not on the free ad-supported services.
Which app has the fewest Star Trek ads?
Paramount+ Premium and Netflix’s Standard tier. Every free service is ad-supported.
