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Top 10 Best Apps to Watch Netflix Together on Mac, iPhone & Android

The best apps to watch Netflix together let everyone press play at the same instant across Mac, iPhone and Android. Here are the top 10 for 2026, ranked and compared.

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Updated 2026-08-12 · Watchly runs on Mac, iPhone, Android & Chrome

Quick answer: the best apps to watch Netflix together in 2026 are Watchly (our #1 pick, native on Mac, iPhone, Android and Chrome), followed by Teleparty, Hyperbeam, Kosmi, Scener, Rave, twoseven, Flickcall, Metastream and Discord. Watchly wins because it keeps everyone's Netflix playback in perfect sync no matter which device each person is on, and co-watching Netflix is completely free.

A real Netflix watch party app never re-streams the movie. Instead, each viewer signs into their own Netflix account and the app syncs play, pause and seek so nobody drifts out of time. That means everyone in the room still needs their own Netflix subscription, which is normal for every legitimate service on this list.

Below we rank 10 real apps across devices, note which platforms each one runs on, whether it is free or paid, and its best use case. If you just want the short version: download Watchly on any device and start a room in under a minute.

The 10 best apps to watch Netflix together

Ranked for 2026 across Mac, iPhone and Android.

Watchly Our pick

Best overall — the only true Mac + iPhone + Android + Chrome watch party

Best for: Mixed-device groups and long-distance couples who want free, synced NetflixMac · iPhone · Android · ChromeFree · Pro from $4.99/mo

Watchly is the only app on this list with a native Mac app, native iPhone/iPad app, native Android app and a Chrome extension, all joining the same synced room. That means one friend can be on a MacBook, another on an iPhone and a third on Android, and everyone still watches the same Netflix scene at the same second.

Co-watching Netflix is free in Watchly, along with Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu and SoundCloud. Each person signs into their own Netflix account and Watchly syncs play, pause and seek. Built-in push-to-talk voice chat, live reactions and text messages are all included, and friends can join from a room link with no account needed.

Pros

Native on Mac, iPhone, Android and Chrome — real cross-device sync
Netflix co-watching is completely free
Push-to-talk voice chat, reactions and text chat built in
Join from a room link with no account required

Cons

Some services (HBO Max, Disney+, Peacock) need Watchly Pro
Everyone still needs their own Netflix subscription

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Teleparty

The classic desktop Chrome extension for Netflix parties

Best for: Laptop-only groups who all use desktop ChromeMac & Windows (Chrome/Edge) · no phone appFree

Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) is the extension that popularized watch parties. It syncs Netflix playback and adds a side text chat, and it is free. On a Mac it runs inside the Chrome or Edge browser rather than as a standalone app.

The catch is that it is desktop only. There is no iPhone or Android app, so it is a poor fit if anyone in your group wants to watch from a phone. Chat is text only, with no voice.

Pros

Free and simple
Reliable Netflix sync
Works on major desktop browsers

Cons

No iPhone or Android app
Text chat only, no voice
Requires desktop Chrome or Edge

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Hyperbeam

Shared virtual browser you control together

Best for: Casual co-browsing and free-content sitesAny device via web browserFree tier · paid upgrades

Hyperbeam spins up a cloud virtual browser that everyone in the room shares and controls, with voice and video chat layered on top. Because it runs in any browser, it technically works on Mac, iPhone and Android.

For Netflix specifically it is weak: streaming services block DRM-protected playback inside virtual browsers, so Netflix generally will not play in a Hyperbeam room. It shines for YouTube and other open sites rather than Netflix.

Pros

Works from any device browser
Built-in voice and video chat
Nothing to install

Cons

Netflix DRM usually blocks playback
Shared browser can feel laggy
Best minutes are limited on free tier

Visit Hyperbeam ↗

Kosmi

Browser-based hangout rooms with screen share

Best for: Free videos, retro games and casual hangoutsMac · iPhone · Android via browserFree · Pro tier available

Kosmi is a no-install web app with rooms for watching videos, sharing screens, playing games and voice chatting. It loads in a browser on essentially any device.

Netflix support relies on screen sharing, and Netflix's DRM typically shows a black frame when shared. That makes Kosmi great for open web content but unreliable for Netflix.

Pros

Runs in any browser
Voice chat and games included
Generous free tier

Cons

Netflix screen share often blacks out
No native mobile apps
Interface is busy

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Scener

Video-chat co-watching via a browser extension

Best for: Face-to-face movie nights on a desktopMac & Windows (Chrome/Edge)Free

Scener pairs a browser extension with webcam video chat so you can see reactions while a synced show plays. It historically supported Netflix parties for up to a large group on desktop.

Availability has been inconsistent in recent years and it remains desktop-browser only, so treat it as a nice-to-try rather than a dependable pick. There is no phone app.

Pros

Webcam video chat overlay
Free to use
Designed for group movie nights

Cons

Desktop browser only
Availability has been unreliable
No iPhone or Android app

Visit Scener ↗

Rave

Mobile-first watch party app with audio chat

Best for: Phone users who want a native appiPhone · Android · limited webFree · Pro subscription

Rave is built for phones, with native iPhone and Android apps that sync Netflix, YouTube and more, plus group audio chat and messaging. It is one of the few Netflix-friendly options that feels made for mobile.

The desktop and Mac experience is limited compared with the phone apps, and the free tier pushes ads and a Pro upsell. Still, for a phone-only friend group it is a solid choice.

Pros

Native iPhone and Android apps
Group audio chat
Netflix and YouTube supported

Cons

Weak Mac/desktop experience
Ads on the free tier
Pushes a Pro subscription

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twoseven

Netflix, video files and webcam chat in the browser

Best for: Couples who want video chat alongside the showMac · Windows via browser · limited mobileFree · paid perks

twoseven syncs Netflix, Disney+, YouTube and even uploaded video files, with optional webcam and text chat. It runs through a browser extension and web app, which makes it easy to start on a laptop.

Mobile support is limited and some conveniences sit behind a paid tier, but the core Netflix sync is free and works well on desktop.

Pros

Supports many sources including local files
Webcam and text chat
Free Netflix sync on desktop

Cons

Limited mobile support
Extension setup required
Some features are paid

Visit twoseven ↗

Flickcall

Video-call-style watching with friends

Best for: Small groups who want calling plus co-watchiPhone · Android · webFree tier · paid options

Flickcall blends a video call with synced watching so it feels like a group call where a show plays in the middle. It targets phones and the web, which helps mixed groups.

Its catalogue and Netflix reliability are narrower than the top picks, and features can vary by platform. It is best when the call itself matters as much as the movie.

Pros

Call-first co-watching
Works on phones and web
Simple to invite friends

Cons

Netflix reliability varies
Smaller feature set
Less polished than top picks

Visit Flickcall ↗

Metastream

Open-source extension for synced web video

Best for: Tinkerers who want a free, no-account toolMac & Windows (Chrome/Firefox)Free

Metastream is a free, open-source extension that syncs web video and adds a lightweight chat. It requires no account, which appeals to privacy-minded users.

It is desktop only and Netflix support can be hit or miss depending on updates, so it is more a hobbyist tool than a dependable movie-night app. Chat is text only.

Pros

Free and open source
No account needed
Lightweight

Cons

Desktop browser only
Netflix support is inconsistent
Text chat only

Visit Metastream ↗

Discord

Voice server with screen sharing

Best for: Groups already living in DiscordMac · iPhone · Android · webFree · Nitro upgrades

Discord is not a watch-party app, but many groups improvise one by joining a voice channel and screen sharing a browser tab. It runs everywhere and the voice chat is excellent.

The problem is Netflix's DRM, which usually blacks out the video when you screen share, and there is no true synced playback — everyone just watches the host's screen. Use it for voice, not for reliable Netflix.

Pros

Runs on every device
Great voice chat
Free and familiar

Cons

Netflix screen share often blacks out
No real synced playback
Not built for movie nights

Visit Discord ↗

Netflix watch party apps compared

Devices, sync and chat at a glance.

App	Mac	iPhone	Android	Synced playback	Voice chat	Free for Netflix
Watchly	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Teleparty	Partial	—	—	✓	—	✓
Hyperbeam	✓	Partial	Partial	✓	✓	—
Kosmi	✓	Partial	Partial	✓	✓	Partial
Scener	Partial	—	—	✓	✓	Partial
Rave	Partial	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
twoseven	✓	Partial	Partial	✓	✓	✓
Flickcall	Partial	✓	✓	✓	✓	Partial
Metastream	Partial	—	—	✓	—	Partial
Discord	✓	✓	✓	—	✓	—

How to choose the best apps to watch Netflix together

Start with devices. If everyone is on a laptop, a desktop extension like Teleparty can be enough. But the moment one friend is on an iPhone or Android phone, you need an app that syncs natively across platforms — and that is where cross-device tools pull ahead.

Then check three things: does it keep playback truly in sync, does it include voice or text chat, and does it work with Netflix specifically. Many browser and screen-share tools stumble on Netflix because of DRM, showing a black frame or refusing to play. The apps that handle Netflix cleanly all use the same approach: each viewer streams from their own account while the app syncs the timeline.

Why cross-device sync matters

A watch party falls apart when one person is 20 seconds behind. Native apps on Mac, iPhone and Android share a single room clock, so a pause on a MacBook pauses instantly on a phone. Extension-only tools can only reach people on that same desktop browser, which quietly excludes your phone friends.

Set up a Netflix watch party with Watchly, step by step

Install Watchly on your device — the Mac app, the iPhone/iPad app, the Android app, or the Chrome extension. It is free to download.
Sign into your own Netflix account inside Watchly, exactly as you normally would.
Open Netflix, pick your movie or show, and create a room. Watchly gives you a shareable room link.
Send the link to your friends. They can be on Mac, iPhone or Android — each opens it and signs into their own Netflix account.
Press play. Watchly syncs play, pause and seek for everyone at once.
Turn on push-to-talk voice chat, drop live reactions, or use text chat while you watch.

Comparison: methods to watch Netflix together

Method	Works on Mac?	Synced playback	Voice chat	Cost
Watchly (native apps + Chrome)	Yes — Mac, iPhone, Android, Chrome	Yes	Yes	Free for Netflix
Teleparty (desktop extension)	Chrome/Edge only	Yes	No	Free
Rave (mobile app)	Limited on Mac	Yes	Yes	Free with ads
Discord (screen share)	Yes	No	Yes	Free, Netflix often blacks out

Tip: test your room five minutes before guests arrive. Confirm everyone can log into Netflix and that playback pauses in sync. For more device-specific help, read our guide on how to watch Netflix together on Mac, or compare the best apps to watch movies together on Mac. You can also browse our full Netflix watch party apps roundup and every setup walkthrough in the guides hub.

Best apps to watch Netflix together FAQ

What is the best app to watch Netflix together?

For most people the best app to watch Netflix together is Watchly, because it is the only pick that runs natively on Mac, iPhone, Android and Chrome and keeps everyone's playback in sync. Netflix co-watching is free, and it includes voice chat, reactions and text messages.

Can you watch Netflix together on iPhone?

Yes. Watchly and Rave both have native iPhone apps that sync Netflix playback with friends. Each person signs into their own Netflix account, and the app keeps play, pause and seek in time across everyone's devices.

Is there a Netflix watch party app for Android?

Yes. Watchly and Rave offer native Android apps for Netflix watch parties. With Watchly, an Android viewer can join the same synced room as friends on Mac, iPhone or Chrome using a shared room link.

Do I still need a Netflix subscription for a watch party?

Yes. Legitimate watch party apps do not re-stream video, so every viewer needs their own Netflix subscription. The app only syncs the timeline while each person streams from their own account.

Is it free to watch Netflix together on Watchly?

Yes. Co-watching Netflix is free in Watchly, along with Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu and SoundCloud. Watchly Pro is only needed for services like HBO Max, Disney+ and Peacock, plus extras such as unlimited room members.

Why does Netflix black out when I screen share on Discord?

Netflix uses DRM that blocks captured or shared video, so screen sharing on Discord often shows a black frame. A dedicated watch party app like Watchly avoids this by syncing playback instead of sharing your screen.

Can friends join my Netflix watch party without an account?

With Watchly, friends can open the room link and watch along without creating a Watchly account. They will still need to sign into their own Netflix account to stream the show.

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