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Willow TV review 2020: Price and features

Alex Shea
Alex Shea
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Catch every run with a streaming service that brings live cricket matches to the US.

Willow TV is the only streaming service in the US that brings around-the-clock cricket matches from more than five leagues from around the world. It’s created a monopoly in the US cricket market, but its lack of competition leaves no incentive to shore up customer service or its app. Customers complain about jumping through too many hoops to watch, saying it might not be worth the trouble.

Details

Service typeOn-demand streaming, Sports
Free trialNo
Pricing starts at$9.99
Lock-in contractNo

What's in this review?

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Live and on demand. 24/7 access to cricket matches from international cricket broadcasters.
  • Indian music streaming included. Gaana+ is included with a subscription.
  • Free sign-in. Subscriptions to Comcast, Sling TV, Dish and other providers gives you free access to Willow TV.

Cons

  • No free trial. Payments begin once you subscribe.
  • Ads. It isn’t mentioned on the main website, but users say ads interrupt matches.
  • Minimal customer service. Subscribers complain that customer service is primarily through email, with no call-in options.
  • Buggy app. Users complained about the app crashing frequently, and that it doesn’t recognize login details if you log out, forcing you to resubscribe.

Match restrictions

Although it advertises matches from various leagues, there are restrictions and fine print details Willow TV doesn’t include on its site. Online subscriptions don’t include the Indian Premier League (IPL) and International Cricket Council (ICC). Willow TV lost the digital rights to those matches.

What features does Willow TV offer?

Willow TV provides few details about its features. However, the features it does offer are similar to other sports streaming services including a way to hide scores and a way to cast onto a larger screen.

Hide scores

To avoid spoilers, keep scores hidden as you watch replays and matches you missed. Find it in your settings and toggle on and off as you see fit.

Interactive scorecard

Catch up on what you missed with live scorecards, commentary and highlights.

Chromecast

Using either the Willow TV app or Google Chrome browser on your iOS or Android mobile device, cast cricket matches onto your TV.

Favorites

If you see a video you really like, click the heart in the bottom right and save it to your favorites list.

What devices are compatible with Willow TV?

With a valid subscription, with a TV provider or Willow TV, it’s available on a range of devices.

Smart TV devices:

  • Apple TV
  • Samsung TV
  • Google TV
  • Android TV

Mobile devices:

  • iOS iPhone and iPad
  • Android phone and tablet

Other devices:

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick
  • Roku
  • Chromecast
  • Xbox One

How much does Willow TV cost?

Willow TV offers two plans: a monthly subscription for $9.99 a month and an annual subscription for $60 a year. On the other hand, if you already have a TV provider, you can use it to access the Willow TV channel.

Way to streamPriceFeaturesRestrictions
Willow TV subscription$9.99 monthly or $60 annually
  • 24/7 access to live and on demand cricket matches
  • Highlights and replays
  • Free subscription to Gaana+
  • No access to IPL or ICC matches
Willow TV channelCost of your TV provider, including:

Optimum, Fios, Xfinity, Sling TV, Dish and Spectrum

  • 24/7 access to live and on demand cricket matches, including IPL and ICC matches
  • Highlights and replays
  • No subscription to Gaana+

What can I watch with Willow TV?

Watch live cricket matches from around the world with Willow TV as well as highlights, replays and on demand matches.

Some cricket leagues on Willow TV include:

  • International Cricket Council (ICC)
  • Indian Premier League (IPL)
  • England Cricket Board
  • Cricket Australia
  • Cricket South Africa
  • West Indies Cricket Board
  • Sri Lanka Cricket

What Internet speeds does Willow TV recommend?

Willow TV is unclear what Internet speed you need to stream. Redditors have shared that to stream an HD resolution of 720p, you need a connection of at least 100Mbps.

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Alex Shea

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Alex Shea was a tech and telco writer for Finder.

Expert review

The cons of Willow TV far outweigh the pros. This streaming service is the only way to get your fix if you’re a cricket fan living in the states, but customer reviews suggest there’s a lot of room for improvement. There isn’t a free trial to test it out, but if you add Willow TV to a Sling TV subscription, you can take advantage of a trial that way.

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