Disney+

Entertainment

7.3~~/10~~

Our score

★ 4.3 Google Play·500M+ installs

Reviewed by Editorial Team, ScoredApps editorial · updated 2026-09-05

Screenshots

Collage of series and film artwork from across the catalogue

Hulu section inside the app with originals and network shows

Originals grid showing exclusive series artwork

About Disney+

Disney+ organises its catalogue by brand: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and — for bundle subscribers — Hulu and ESPN inside the same app. Profiles carry proper parental controls with a locked kids setting. US prices start at $11.99 a month with advertising, and the bundles that add Hulu are usually cheaper than paying for both services separately.

App information

DeveloperDisney Electronic Content, Inc.

Version26.15.1+rc1-2026.08.29 (Android) · 5.16.2 (iOS)

Size82.2 MB (Android) · 279 MB (iOS)

Price / In-appFree

Contains adsNo

In-app purchasesNo

Content rating13+

Requires (Android)Android 6.0+

Requires (iOS)iOS 16.5+

Offline modeDownloads available on paid plans; live content needs a connection

Interface languagesAR, HR, CS, DA, NL, EN + 22 more

Store rating (Google Play)4.3 from 5,140,694 ratings

Installs500M+

Updated by developer2026-09-01

Data checked2026-09-07

Specs come from the official store listings and were last checked on 2026-09-07. Developers change pricing and requirements — check the store page before installing.

Disney+ Review: Brand Hubs and a Hulu Bundle

Hulu Sits Inside the App for Bundle Subscribers

Rather than making people switch apps, Disney+ opens a Hulu section for anyone on a bundle, with Hulu Originals, network shows from ABC and A&E, and adult animation in their own rows. Alongside it sit the six brand tiles — Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and ESPN — which work as filters over the whole library. For a household that wants children's films and prestige drama in one subscription, that structure is the main argument for choosing it. Everything sits under one login, so a household does not manage two subscriptions or two apps to reach the same catalogue.

$11.99 With Ads, $18.99 Without, $12.99 for the Duo

The US price list runs: Basic with advertising at $11.99 a month, Premium without at $18.99 or $190 a year, and the Disney Duo bundling Hulu at $12.99 — a dollar more than Disney+ alone. Larger bundles add HBO Max at $19.99 with ads, or ESPN in a trio at $35.99 and $44.99. The app itself sells nothing: the Play listing shows no in-app purchases, so every one of those plans is bought on Disney's website. None of the bundles can be started inside the app, which makes comparing them easier on a desktop browser than on the phone.

Parental Controls That Actually Lock

The profile picker supports a locked profile with a PIN, content ratings set per profile and a separate kids mode that removes everything above its age band. That is more than most rivals offer and it matters for the audience this service is aimed at. On data, Google Play lists five collected categories with location, personal information and device identifiers shared with third parties, and there is no advertising badge on the listing. Ratings are 4.6 on the App Store and 4.3 across 5.13 million Play reviews.

Pros

Hulu appears inside the app for bundle subscribers
Brand tiles filter the catalogue by studio
Profiles lock with a PIN and per-profile ratings
Duo bundle costs a dollar more than Disney+ alone
No in-app purchases or upsells inside the app

Cons

Ad-free viewing costs $18.99 a month
Five data categories, three shared with third parties
Bundles are only bought on the website, not in the app
Catalogue depth outside the six brands is thin

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Verdict

The family choice, and the bundle maths is the reason: a dollar more than Disney+ alone puts Hulu in the same app, which no rival offers. Parental controls are the best in this category and actually lock. Judge it on catalogue breadth — outside the six brands there is not much — and on the price of watching without advertising, which is now $18.99 a month in the US.

Core function8.0Streaming, downloads and brand hubs work well; the library is narrow but deep in places.

Ease of use8.0Six tiles and a profile picker; finding a specific film takes fewer steps than on rivals.

Monetisation6.5Nothing sold in-app, but ad-free viewing is $18.99 monthly and bundles climb to $44.99.

Performance7.5A moderate install that streams and downloads reliably on a phone connection.

Privacy & permissions6.0Five collected categories, with location and identifiers shared with third parties.

7.3out of 10 · weighted average of the five scores above

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free Disney+ tier?

No. The app is free to install and shows a sign-in wall; watching requires a subscription bought on Disney's website. The cheapest US option is Basic with advertising at $11.99 a month, and the app itself contains no in-app purchases at all.

Does Hulu really work inside Disney+?

Yes, for subscribers on a bundle. A Hulu section opens inside the app with its originals, network shows and adult animation in separate rows. Some Hulu content remains available only in the Hulu app itself, which the store listing notes, so the integration is broad rather than total.

How much does Disney+ cost?

In the US: $11.99 a month with advertising, $18.99 without, or $190 for a year. The Disney Duo with Hulu is $12.99, a trio adding HBO Max is $19.99 with ads, and the ESPN trio runs $35.99 or $44.99. All are bought on Disney's site.

What parental controls are there?

Profiles can be locked with a PIN, given an age rating that filters everything above it, and set to a kids mode with its own interface. The locked profile is the important part: without a PIN, a child can simply switch to an adult profile on any streaming app.

What are the alternatives?

Netflix has a far broader catalogue and mobile games included. HBO Max carries the prestige drama and a cheaper ad tier. This one is chosen for families, for the six brands, and for the bundle that folds Hulu into the same subscription.