NHK ONE (NHK Plus): iPhone vs Android
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Entertainment FreeNHK ONE (NHK Plus) at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
NHK Plus is a free streaming service for viewers in Japan that provides live, rewindable, and seven-day catch-up access to NHK's terrestrial television channels. The app currently ranks #3 in the Japanese Entertainment Free category and #28 in the overall Japanese Free apps chart, indicating strong domestic adoption despite its geo-restricted availability.
Similar apps: BBC iPlayer, ABC iview, CBC Gem
App Store
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Google Play
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NHK ONE (NHK Plus) downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | – |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where NHK ONE (NHK Plus)'s downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 2.7 ★ | 4.9k |
| Google Play | – | – |
| Both stores | 2.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 4.9k |
What users say about NHK ONE (NHK Plus)
From recent reviews.
About NHK ONE (NHK Plus)
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, our official app NHK Plus has transitioned to NHK ONE. If you already have a receiving contract with NHK, you may use the app right away without a separate contract or an additional fee. Please enjoy the convenience of the app safely anytime and anywhere.
＊This service is available only in Japan. It may not be used from abroad.
- Simultaneous streaming of programs aired on General TV and Educational TV as well as their catch-up streaming within seven days after the broadcast. Users may enjoy dramas, news shows, documentaries and educational programs on their smartphones, tablet devices, personal computers and television sets.
- You may also watch programs produced by local broadcasting stations operating nationwide. They will keep you updated with the latest on your hometown through local news and topic plus information on culture, daily life and others.
- Extensive contents for children and for learning are also available. Users may enjoy a full lineup of children’s programs.
- Some news shows provide “spot-on subtitles” that match the progress of the program.
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) iPhone
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) is #19 in Entertainment Free in Japan and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Entertainment FreeNHK ONE (NHK Plus) on the App Store
App details
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where NHK ONE (NHK Plus)'s downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | EntertainmentFree | #19 |
| Japan | All AppsFree | #82 |
Apps near NHK ONE (NHK Plus) on the chart
Entertainment Free, around #19.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
About NHK ONE (NHK Plus)
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, our official app NHK Plus has transitioned to NHK ONE. If you already have a receiving contract with NHK, you may use the app right away without a separate contract or an additional fee. Please enjoy the convenience of the app safely anytime and anywhere.
＊This service is available only in Japan. It may not be used from abroad.
- Simultaneous streaming of programs aired on General TV and Educational TV as well as their catch-up streaming within seven days after the broadcast. Users may enjoy dramas, news shows, documentaries and educational programs on their smartphones, tablet devices, personal computers and television sets.
- You may also watch programs produced by local broadcasting stations operating nationwide. They will keep you updated with the latest on your hometown through local news and topic plus information on culture, daily life and others.
- Extensive contents for children and for learning are also available. Users may enjoy a full lineup of children’s programs.
- Some news shows provide “spot-on subtitles” that match the progress of the program.
Latest updates
Store changes
What NHK ONE (NHK Plus) changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) Android
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) is #13 in Entertainment Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Entertainment FreeNHK ONE (NHK Plus) at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
NHK Plus is a free streaming service for viewers in Japan that provides live, rewindable, and seven-day catch-up access to NHK's terrestrial television channels. The app currently ranks #3 in the Japanese Entertainment Free category and #28 in the overall Japanese Free apps chart, indicating strong domestic adoption despite its geo-restricted availability.
Similar apps: BBC iPlayer, ABC iview, CBC Gem
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) on Google Play
App details
NHK ONE (NHK Plus) downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where NHK ONE (NHK Plus)'s downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | EntertainmentFree | #13 |
| Japan | All AppsFree | #83 |
Apps near NHK ONE (NHK Plus) on the chart
Entertainment Free, around #13.
What users say about NHK ONE (NHK Plus)
From recent reviews.
About NHK ONE (NHK Plus)
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, our official app NHK Plus has transitioned to NHK ONE. If you already have a receiving contract with NHK, you may use the app right away without a separate contract or an additional fee. Please enjoy the convenience of the app safely anytime and anywhere.
＊This service is available only in Japan. It may not be used from abroad.
- Simultaneous streaming of programs aired on General TV and Educational TV as well as their catch-up streaming within seven days after the broadcast. Users may enjoy dramas, news shows, documentaries and educational programs on their smartphones, tablet devices, personal computers and television sets.
- You may also watch programs produced by local broadcasting stations operating nationwide. They will keep you updated with the latest on your hometown through local news and topic plus information on culture, daily life and others.
- Extensive contents for children and for learning are also available. Users may enjoy a full lineup of children’s programs.
- Some news shows provide “spot-on subtitles” that match the progress of the program.
Store changes
What NHK ONE (NHK Plus) changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.