About This App
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Category
Entertainment
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Installs
50,000,000+
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Content Rating
Rated for 12+
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Developer Email
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Privacy Policy
https://www.hulu.com/privacy
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Editor Reviews
Hulu is a streaming app designed to help you watch TV shows, movies, and original series. It launched back in 2007 and is available on both Google Play and the App Store. The app has been downloaded tens of millions of times from Google Play alone. You can download and install Hulu for free, but you'll need a subscription plan to watch most of the content. Registration is required to set up your account and choose a plan. While the app itself is free to install, it does not have traditional in-app purchases; instead, you manage your subscription through your account. You might see some ads depending on your subscription tier, but there is an ad-free plan available for a higher monthly cost.
As a user, I open the Hulu app on my phone or TV to catch up on my favorite shows. I usually browse the "My Stuff" section where I save series I'm watching. A simple tip is to use the profiles feature if you share an account with family; it keeps everyone's watch history and recommendations separate. I also find the "Keep Watching" row super handy to jump right back into an episode. For live TV, the guide is easy to scroll through. The search function works well if you know what you want to watch. Sometimes I download episodes on my phone before a trip, which is a great feature when I know I won't have internet.
Compared to other apps like Netflix or HBO Max, I often choose Hulu for a few reasons. It gets new episodes of current TV shows from major networks the day after they air, which is faster than most. Its library has a good mix of classic TV, recent hits, and its own originals like "The Handmaid's Tale." The live TV option, though an extra cost, makes it a solid all-in-one app for me, replacing a cable box. The interface feels less overwhelming than some others, making it easier to just find something and start streaming. For the price, especially with the basic ad-supported plan, it feels like a good value for the amount and variety of content you get.
Features
- 📺 Vast On-Demand Library: Dive into thousands of TV shows and movies, including next-day access to current seasons from major broadcast networks like ABC, NBC, and Fox—a key advantage over many competitors.
- 📺 Live TV Streaming: Bundle live sports, news, and channels with your on-demand subscription, offering a cable-like experience all within one app, which sets it apart from purely on-demand services like Netflix.
- 📺 Hulu Originals: Watch exclusive, award-winning series and films such as "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Only Murders in the Building," giving it a unique content edge similar to other platform originals.
- 📺 Profiles & Offline Downloads: Create up to six personalized profiles and download shows to your mobile device for offline viewing, matching functionality found in top apps like Disney+.
Pros
- 👍 Content Speed: Unbeatable for getting new TV episodes almost immediately after they air, a huge win over rivals.
- 👍 Bundle Value: The Disney Bundle (with Disney+ and ESPN+) offers incredible content variety for a competitive price.
- 👍 Interface: Clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate compared to some cluttered competitors.
- 👍 Live + On-Demand: The seamless integration of live and library content in one app is a major standout.
Cons
- 👎 Ad Experience: The ad frequency on the lower-cost plan can be intrusive compared to ad-free tiers on other apps.
- 👎 Content Rotation: Movies and some shows leave the library frequently, which can be frustrating.