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Stream On-the-Go: 5 Popular Streaming Services

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It’s no secret that Singaporeans love watching shows and movies online. And with mobile plans offering more data than ever before (hello all-unlimited plans!), you’re more free to enjoy your favourite shows on-the-go.

While there’s plenty of free content available online on places like YouTube, if you have a handful of dollars a month to spare, there are dozens of streaming services competing to offer you top-tier on-demand entertainment, from anime to Korean dramas (K-dramas) to award-winning miniseries.

Plus, unlike traditional cable TV, most streaming services don’t tie you down with a yearly contract, so you can try out the different services to find which one suits you best. Many of them today also offer the very latest TV and movie shows, with certain services producing their own exclusive original content.

Which service is right for you? Here’s a lowdown of 5 popular services Singaporeans are using to stream shows while out and about. Here’s a look at five popular options Singaporeans are using to stream shows anytime, anywhere.

Netflix

 

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Pros:

  • Concurrent streams: Up to four screens on the Premium plan—perfect for sharing the bill with friends.
  • Netflix Originals: Diverse original series and films like Stranger Things, The Crown, Squid Game, and Wednesday.
  • Global library: Access to a wide range of content, including international shows, movies, and documentaries.
  • No ads: Netflix remains ad-free for all paid subscriptions.

Cons:

  • Decent selection but not the biggest ones for certain genres e.g. Korean and Japanese shows

The company that paved the way to how we consume TV and movies online today, Netflix is still the king when it comes to on-demand media. And while its library of content for Singapore is much more limited than its US counterpart, Netflix still offers an impressive selection of movies and TV shows for you to stream.

To keep subscribers engaged and pull in new viewers, Netflix has invested literal billions in developing its own original content – content that you can only watch on Netflix. The strategy seems to be working, with buzz-worthy hits like House of CardsMarvel’s Daredevil and Stranger Things, as well as critical favourites Russian Doll and Haunting of Hill House.

Such is the cultural impact of Netflix shows that you may also have noticed Netflix originals like Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch popping up in online conversations.

A Netflix subscription starts at S$13.98 for one user in SD, with the Premium plan at S$19.98/month for up to four users.

Viu


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Pros:

  • Korean and Asian content: Extensive K-dramas, variety shows, and movies from Korea, Japan, and Thailand.
  • Fast access: New Korean shows available within hours of the original broadcast.
  • Freemium option: Basic tier available for free with ads.

Cons:

  • The paid Viu Premium service still has limited ads
  • No option for concurrent users or account sharing

If you love watching Korean TV shows and want to stay up to date on the latest programmes on that front, Viu should be your streaming service of choice. With content deals signed with the top 5 major Korean broadcasting companies, Viu is said to offer viewers the largest volume of K-dramas and variety shows in Southeast Asia.

Viu also features a large catalogue of content from other Asian countries, such as movies and TV series from Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong.

A freemium service, Viu offers the option of either a free basic tier Viu Free or a paid membership. Viu remains a go-to for fans of Korean and Asian content. The Viu Premium subscription costs S$7.98/month, offering HD access and fewer ads.

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Depending on how much you value fast and HD access to your Korean and Asian content, you could happily keep streaming Viu content for free.

Disney +

Disney+ offers some of the most popular franchises in the world.

Pros:

  • Massive content library: Includes Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Disney classics, National Geographic, and Fox content.
  • Exclusive releases: Popular original series like The Mandalorian, Loki, WandaVision, and Only Murders in the Building.
  • Affordable: Priced competitively at S$11.98/month or S$119.98/year for ad-free access.

Cons:

  • Limited access to non-Disney content and regional licensing limitations for certain movies or shows.

Since its launch in Singapore, Disney+ has quickly gained a following for its mix of nostalgia and blockbuster originals.

Apple TV +

Apple TV+ has rapidly gained ground with high-quality, star-studded content.

Pros:

  • Critically acclaimed originals: Includes Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Severance, and Foundation.
  • High streaming quality: Apple prioritises ultra-high-definition quality in its productions.
  • Affordable: Costs S$13.98/month with a free trial for new users.

Cons:

  • Limited library focused primarily on original content without a large back catalog.

Apple TV+ is ideal for those looking for premium-quality, original storytelling rather than a vast selection of movies and TV shows.

HBO Go


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Pros:

  • Award-winning HBO original content such as Game of ThronesWestworld and Big Little Lies
  • A wide range of content from Hollywood blockbusters to comedies to children cartoons
  • Access to HBO original content at same time as the US
  • Option to save on monthly subscription by paying for a year upfront or signing an annual plan (see below section on Toggle)
  • Option to share: up to 2 concurrent streams and up to 5 registered devices per account

Cons:

  • No free trial in Singapore
  • The most expensive streaming service unless you’re on an annual plan or year-long contract
  • Smaller volume of content and original programming compared to Netflix and others

The main reason to choose HBO Go is its exclusive original content. Over the decades, HBO has developed a reputation as the place to find bold, high-quality storytelling, with classics such as The Sopranos and The Wire. Before the wildly popular Game of Thrones, HBO did its own contribution to the cultural conversation with the seminal Sex in the City.

Today, HBO Go continues to be home to a number of highly acclaimed shows like ChernobylVeep and Barry that have swept numerous awards. Compared to the likes of Netflix, HBO seems more selective about the original content they produce, focusing on quality, not quantity.

Likewise, when it comes to their other content, HBO Go doesn’t have the largest selection. But what it does have is pretty decent: HBO Go’s available movies include recent hits like Oceans Eight, Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Bumblebee.

If you’re a discerning viewer who’s looking for sophisticated drama or award-winning content, you could check out HBO Go for one month. There’s unfortunately no free trial for you to test out the service without paying.

Amazon Prime Video

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Pros:

  • Good value: comes with a Amazon Prime subscription, and includes a Twitch Prime subscription
  • Relatively low price compared to other streaming services at S$4.99 monthly
  • Some high-quality Amazon original shows such as Good OmensThe Man in The High Castle and The Boys
  • Option to share: up to 2 concurrent streams

Cons:

  • Smaller content library with a relatively dated movie catalogue
  • Commercial ads

Amazon Prime Video is part of the larger Amazon Prime membership: subscribing to Amazon Prime gets you access to the video streaming service as well as other benefits such as free Amazon delivery and a Twitch Prime subscription. As a package deal for S$2.99/month its pretty attractive, especially if you plan to buy groceries from Amazon Prime Now.

While there are fewer Amazon Originals compared to Netflix’s, they have produced their share of inventive, award-winning shows: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Fleabag for example. Amazon Prime Video also has its share of dramatic action-thrillers in the form of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Expanse.

Amazon Prime Videos movie selection and range of content is unfortunately rather limited. That said, it is the most affordable video streaming service right now, so it’s no surprise it can’t win in every category.

Toggle


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Pros:

  • Basic access (Toggle) is free, with various paid packages available for sports, Korean blockbusters or HBO Go
  • Offers the most affordable subscription for HBO Go
  • If you love watching local TV, it’s the place for Mediacorp dramas

Cons:

  • A limited selection of content, with much of it limited to local TV, unless you opt for a package with tvN Movies or HBO Go

If you’re a millennial, Toggle may be the furthest option in your mind. It is essentially free content if you just need something to watch to kill time on-the-go.

What’s perhaps more interesting is how you can subscribe to streaming services through Toggle, specifically tvN Movies and HBO Go, and save if you pay for an annual plan upfront.

Choices, Choices, Choices

With so much high-quality content available to stream, it’s no wonder people are increasingly doing away with traditional cable TV. Streaming offers flexibility for entertainment on your terms. And as services continue to invest in original content to capture subscribers, we can expect even more options and exclusive shows.

So, the next time you’re waiting on a long commute or need something to watch, these platforms have a vast variety to explore and enjoy.

Privacy Policy

At MyRepublic, we are committed to maintain the security and confidentiality of the personal information held by us. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how we look after the personal information we obtain or you provide us with when you use our Website ([insert Card Con URL]), attend Card Con, or correspond with us relating to Card Con.

1. Your Privacy

We will take reasonable care to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete, up-to-date and stored in a secure environment, protected from unauthorised access, modification, loss or disclosure. 

2. Personal Information

a. “Personal Information” refers to your personal particulars obtained by us in the course of our dealings with you. Personal Information collected may include personal contact details, interests, comments and feedback, and communication preferences.

b. We may use “cookies” or other similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”), when you visit our Sites or use our products and services to distinguish you from other users. Through Cookies, it might also include how you use our Website to help us develop and improve our website, including details of your domain name and Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser version, cookie details, how long you stayed on a page, the route you took to navigate through the pages and the website that you visited prior to accessing our site.

c. We collect your personal information through the following means: 

– From you directly:
1. Data submitted through our web forms (including registration forms)
2. Data collected onsite during our exhibition(s), this includes personal information and activities
3. Data collected by  employees when in direct communication with persons / organisations

– By automated technologies / services, including:
1. Data gathered from services which use IP address to determine where the visitors to our site originate from
2. Information from actions made by an individual in response to direct marketing campaigns, including when an individual opens any emails or follows any links originating from our email communications
3. Information related to website navigation and usage
4. Data used to provide personalised marketing / user experiences while visiting our sites

– From third party sources, including:
1. Personal information or supplementary information from partners who we engage with in joint marketing efforts
2. Public data sources used to supplement or validate our existing datasets
3. Data services / suppliers used to obtain or supplement our existing datasets
4. Data which has been acquired as part of an acquisition or merger

3. How we use Your Personal Information

a. We may collect and use your Personal Information to:
1. Provide you with information and updates relating to Card Con.
2. Respond to you in relation to any enquiries you may have
3. Produce analytics relating to your usage of our products and response to our marketing activities
4. Improving our services and user experience
And where you have opted-in:
5. Deliver targeted promotional messaging relating to our services

c. MyRepublic will not use your Personal Information for any purpose not permitted by law or beyond the stated purpose you have consented to.

d. The Card Con Website contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of other websites. 

4. Who do we share your Personal Information to

a. Apart from our staff, we may share your personal information with third parties to perform obligations or carry out services to us, related to the provision our products or services to you. Those entities may include:
(i) companies related to us;
(ii) our business partners, marketing partners and authorised service providers;
(iii) our professional advisors; and
(iv) our suppliers.

b. We are required to disclose your Personal Information to the parties described above so that they may carry out their obligations to us, and to you. Our disclosure of your Personal Information may, at times, be subject to their privacy policies. To every extent possible, we require these parties to act consistently with the personal information protections we have put in place.

c. We also reserve the right to disclose your Personal Information to law enforcement agencies, government regulators and our professional advisers, to the extent necessary as required by appliable laws.

d. If you post information on any of our Websites or social media platforms, any information on your post, such as your user name, may be seen by other visitors. 

5. How long do we retain your Personal Information

We retain your Personal Information for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, for legal or business purposes of MyRepublic, or as required or allowed by law. We will cease to retain such Personal Data when it is no longer required for the foregoing purposes. 

6. How you can access and update your Personal Information

a. You must ensure your listed customer details are current, complete and accurate. You may correct or update your customer details by contacting our Customer Support.

b. If you require access or a copy of your Personal Information within our possession, please contact us according to Clause 11 and we will assess your request. In some cases, we may impose a reasonable charge for making copies of Personal Information available to you. If so, we will advise you of the charge prior to making the information available to you. 

7. Withdrawing your Consent

a. You may request to withdraw your consent by contacting us according to Clause 11. Your request for withdrawal of consent will take effect within 30 days upon receipt of your request. Please note that use of your personal data may be essential for us to provide the product or service that you subscribed. Therefore, your withdrawal of consent may impair our ability to continue providing the product or service to you. Your withdrawal of consent does not affect our right to continue to collect, use and disclose personal data where permitted or required under applicable laws.

b. If you wish to withdraw your consent to receive marketing messages about our exclusive offers from us or our business partners, please contact our Customer Support or unsubscribe from our newsletter. Your request will be processed within 30 days. Non-marketing messages including product and service updates and notices will not be affected by your consent withdrawal. 

8. Protecting Your Personal Data

We take reasonable physical, technical and administrative steps to help prevent loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or modification of Personal Information. However, please understand that the transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network may be subject to loss, interception and misuse. We do not represent, warrant or undertake that your Personal Information transmitted through online means will remain secure, and disclaim all liability arising from such transmission. 

9. Overseas Transfers

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your personal information is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy and the data protection legislation when it is processed in, or otherwise accessed from, a location outside Singapore. In order to ensure the highest level of protection. MyRepublic abides by PDPA data standards. 

10. Cookies

a. Cookies helps us to provide you with a better customer experience, when browsing our Sites. Cookies are small data files and may contain unique identifiers stored on your device by an online site. When you use our Site, we may collect standard information that is sent from your browser to our Website, including technical and statistical information.

b. You can usually choose to set your browser settings to manage Cookies. If you choose to remove or reject Cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website or services. 

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may review, amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior written notice. Updates to the Privacy Policy will be published on this page. We recommend that your review this page periodically for updates. Your continuous use of our Websites, products and services, will be deemed acceptance of any changes or additions to this Privacy Policy. 

12. Contacting Us

If you have any query or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected].

Last updated 26 March 2025 

Card Con – Visitor Terms and Conditions

By registering for Card Con, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

1. Introduction

1.1 These Terms and Conditions (“Terms“) govern the registration and participation of attendees (“Attendees“) in Card Con by MyRepublic (“Card Con“), organised by MyRepublic (“Organiser“).

1.2 By registering for Card Con, Participants agree to comply with these Terms and the Card Con Privacy Policy.

2. Registration

2.1 Registration for Card Conis free of charge.

2.2 Attendeesmust provide accurate and complete information during the online registrationon the Card Con website at https://myrepublic.net/sg/card-con/ (“Website”) and must present their QR code upon registration at Card Con.

2.3 MyRepublic reserves the right to refuse or revoke anAttendee’sregistration at its sole discretion.

3. Event Conduct

3.1 Attendeesshall conduct themselves respectfully and follow all rules set by the Organiser.

3.2 Any disruptive, illegal, or inappropriate behaviour, including but not limited to harassment, cheating or other misconduct, may result in immediate removal from the Event.

3.3 Attendeesmust adhere to all venue rules and regulations.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Attendeesshall not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights during Card Con.

4.2 Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or possession of copyrighted or trademarked materials is strictly prohibited.

4.3 The Organiser may take appropriate action against any Attendeefound violating intellectual property laws, including but not limited to removal from Card Con.

4.4 The Organiser disclaims all liability to the Attendees and any third parties for the infringement of laws, regulations, intellectual property rights, and venue requirements by the exhibitors, vendors and Attendees.

5. Liability Disclaimer

5.1 Subject to applicable law, the Organiser, the venue, the vendor,and the exhibitors disclaim all liability for any injury, damage or loss of any kind, including but not limited to personal injury, loss, or damage to property suffered by Attendeesduring the Event, even if it is caused by the negligence, omission, or fault of the Organiser, its employees, officers, agents, or sub-contractors in connection with the Website, or Card Con.

5.2 The Organiser shall not be responsible for any disputes, damages, or losses arising from transactions or interactions between Attendees, or between Attendees and the exhibitors at Card Con.

5.3 Attendeesattend Card Con at their own risk and are responsible for their own personal belongings.

6. Photography and Media Release

6.1 The Organiser may take photographs, videos, or other recordings during Card Confor promotional purposes.

6.2 By attending Card Con, Attendeesconsent to the use of their likeness in such media without compensation.

7. Tournament & Prize Terms (If Applicable)

7.1 Tournament participants must follow official tournament rules and regulations.

7.2 Prizes are non-transferable, and non-exchangeable.

7.3 Any disputes will be resolved by the Organiser or its appointed vendors, and their decision will be final.

8. Amendments and Cancellation

8.1 The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time without prior notice.

8.2 The Organiser may cancel, postpone, or modify Card Conat its sole discretion without liability.

9. Governing Law

9.1 These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore.

9.2 Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.