Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies

Entertainment

7.2~~/10~~

Our score

★ 4.5 Google Play·100M+ installs

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

Screenshots

Live TV promotion listing more than 85 channels

The same account shown across phone, tablet and television

Downloads screen listing stored shows and films

Mobile view promoting offline viewing on the go

About Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies

Hulu is the American network catch-up service turned streaming platform: next-day episodes from broadcast networks, its own originals, and an optional live television package with more than 90 channels. Downloads work offline on the paid tiers. The on-demand plans cost $11.99 a month with advertising and $18.99 without; adding live TV takes it to $89.99.

App information

DeveloperHulu, LLC

Version6.32.0+17694659-google (Android) · 9.36.1 (iOS)

Size19.4 MB (Android) · 225 MB (iOS)

Price / In-appFree

Contains adsYes

In-app purchasesNo

Content rating13+

Requires (Android)Android 7.1+

Requires (iOS)iOS 16.4+

Offline modeDownloads available on paid tiers; live channels need a connection

Interface languagesEN

Store rating (Google Play)4.5 from 1,612,247 ratings

Installs100M+

Updated by developer2026-07-13

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.

Hulu Review: $11.99 With Ads, $89.99 With Live TV

Live TV Turns It Into a Cable Bill

The on-demand service and the live one are priced in different worlds. Hulu with advertising is $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, and without advertising $18.99. Hulu + Live TV starts at $89.99 a month with ads, or $99.99 with the on-demand library ad-free, and includes more than 90 live channels, Disney+, ESPN and unlimited cloud recording. That is cable pricing with a cable channel list, which is the point — it is aimed at households cutting a satellite contract rather than at casual viewers. Cancelling and switching tiers both happen on Hulu's website rather than inside the app, which is worth knowing before subscribing.

Next-Day Episodes and Hulu Originals

The reason to choose it over a rival library is timing: episodes from the big American networks appear the day after broadcast, which no other service matches consistently. Around that sit the originals — The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid's Tale — and a back catalogue of network comedy and drama. Downloads work on the paid tiers for offline viewing, with a downloads tab listing what is stored on the phone, and the same account plays across phones, tablets and televisions. Profiles keep each household member's history separate, and the app remembers position across devices without prompting.

Bundles Are Cheaper Than Buying Separately

The Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select bundle costs $19.99 a month with advertising — less than Disney+ and Hulu bought individually — which is why most subscribers end up on one. Hulu content also appears inside the Disney+ app for bundle customers, though the store listing notes some titles remain exclusive to this app. Google Play lists five collected categories with no third-party sharing declared, alongside a Contains ads badge that reflects the advertising in the cheaper tiers. The app itself sells nothing: every plan and bundle is bought on the website, which is why the listing shows no in-app purchases.

Pros

Network episodes arrive the day after broadcast
Bundle with Disney+ and ESPN costs less than buying separately
Downloads available for offline viewing on paid tiers
Live TV package includes more than 90 channels
Rated 4.6 on the App Store across 1.4 million ratings

Cons

Live TV costs $89.99 a month, comparable to cable
Ad-free on-demand viewing costs $18.99 a month
Some Hulu titles are missing from the Disney+ integration
Available only in the United States

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Verdict

Worth it for one specific reason: episodes from American networks land the day after broadcast, which nothing else does as reliably. The originals are strong and the bundle with Disney+ is genuinely cheaper than paying twice. Where it stops making sense is live television — $89.99 a month is a cable bill, and anyone not replacing a satellite contract should stay on the $11.99 tier.

Core function8.0Next-day network episodes and a solid originals slate, with live TV as an option.

Ease of use8.0Straightforward rows and a downloads tab; the live guide is denser than the rest.

Monetisation6.0$11.99 with ads, $18.99 without, and $89.99 once live television is added.

Performance7.5A light install that streams and downloads reliably on mobile connections.

Privacy & permissions6.0Five collected categories with no third-party sharing declared on the listing.

7.2out of 10 · weighted average of the five scores above

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hulu free?

No. The app installs free and shows a sign-in wall; the cheapest plan is $11.99 a month with advertising. The Play listing carries a Contains ads badge for that reason. Free trials appear periodically, usually for a month on the ad-supported tier.

What does Hulu + Live TV include?

More than 90 live channels, unlimited cloud recording, and Disney+ and ESPN bundled in, for $89.99 a month with advertising or $99.99 with the on-demand library ad-free. It is a cable replacement rather than an add-on, and priced accordingly.

How much does Hulu cost?

On demand: $11.99 a month with advertising or $119.99 a year, and $18.99 without advertising. The Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select bundle is $19.99 with ads and works out cheaper than the two services separately. Live TV plans start at $89.99.

Do you still need the Hulu app with a bundle?

Mostly not — Hulu content appears inside Disney+ for bundle subscribers. The store listing notes that some titles remain available only in this app, so keeping it installed is the safe option if a specific show matters to you.

What are the alternatives?

Peacock carries NBC's networks and live sport for a third of the live TV price. Netflix has a larger original catalogue and no broadcast catch-up. This one is chosen for next-day network episodes, which remain its clearest advantage.