Streaming on demand simply means consuming a content online whenever one feels like it, while downloading means getting it onto your phone and having free access to it whenever one needs. Streaming requires no phone storage space, and there's access to a variety of content, including those reserved for premium users. Downloading, on the other hand, appears to have a single advantage: offline access.
I kind of enjoy both, but I do prefer downloading most of the time, especially when it comes to movies. Knowing that it consumes space, I do give it some thought about whether the movie is worth it. It doesn't really matter anyways, because I delete most of them immediately after watching them.
The main reason I love downloading is that most of the time I find it difficult to finish a movie in one sitting, and there's a possibility that I might not have data or that the network might be bad any time I want to return to it.
Secondly, downloading also enables me to share with my family and friends who are interested and might not have the data to stream it.
Lastly, downloading movies requires less data compared to streaming, and I wouldn't fail to mention that it's free of ads, which frequently interrupt while streaming.
In summary, we know that downloading requires patience because you have to wait, but considering the fact that I can watch and delete content to save space, I very much prefer downloading to streaming on demand.
This post is in response to digi-prompt from the digital lifestyle community:
When it comes to movies, music, and games -- YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, or even gaming platforms -- do you prefer to stream on demand or downloading for offline access? Tell us if one fits better into your lifestyle of if you mix both. Share your experience with us