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      Alternatives to Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies

      Hulu Alternatives: 10 Similar iPhone Apps in 2026

      By App Store Tracker Editorial · Updated May 25, 2026 — live App Store data verified 1 min ago

      The short version

      Hulu mixes on-demand TV episodes, movies, and live channels in one app. If you want the same broad library plus a way to track what to watch across services, Yidio is the standout: it searches Hulu, Netflix, Prime, and 100+ platforms in one guide. The list also covers network apps like NBC, niche services like Hayu for reality TV, and aggregators that help you find where shows actually stream.

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      Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies

      Hulu, LLC

      4.6(1.4M)
      Free
      Get Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies on App StoreSee full Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies data →

      People hunt for Hulu alternatives when their must-watch shows live on other services, when they want a cheaper plan, or when they want one place to track everything they stream. The picks below share Hulu's core job: helping you find and watch TV and movies on your iPhone. Some are full streaming services, others are guides that point you to where a title is available across platforms. We ranked them by embedding similarity to Hulu's description, then weighed live App Store ratings and review volume so the more trusted, widely used apps rise to the top. Ratings move week to week, so use the order as a guide and pick the one that matches what you actually watch.

      9 alternatives to Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies

      1. 1Yidio - Streaming Guide icon

        #1Yidio - Streaming Guide

        Yidio LLC

        4.3(3.5K)
        Free
        87% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        Yidio works alongside the same streaming world Hulu lives in, letting you search Hulu, Netflix, Prime, and 100+ services to find where any show or movie streams. Both center on discovery and a personal watchlist, and both surface daily recommendations based on what you like.

        How it differs

        Yidio does not host video itself, it is a guide that sends you to the right app, where Hulu actually plays the content. It also adds price comparison to find the cheapest way to watch, something Hulu has no reason to offer. Its 4.28 rating trails Hulu's 4.57.

        See full data on Yidio - Streaming Guide →
      2. 2Hayu: Reality TV Streaming icon

        #2Hayu: Reality TV Streaming

        Universal Pictures Subscription Television Limited

        Free · IAP
        87% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        Hayu streams TV the way Hulu does, with on-demand episodes you download and watch on any device, and a free trial to start. Both are subscription services built around binge-watching full seasons and same-day access to current shows.

        How it differs

        Hayu is reality-TV only, 9,000+ episodes of Below Deck and similar shows, where Hulu spans every genre plus live TV and Originals. It is ad-free by design, and it currently carries no App Store ratings, so it is far less proven than Hulu here.

        See full data on Hayu: Reality TV Streaming →
      3. 3The NBC App – Stream TV Shows icon

        #3The NBC App – Stream TV Shows

        NBCUniversal Media, LLC

        4.6(286.8K)
        Free
        86% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        The NBC App streams TV shows and movies on demand plus live channels, the same blend Hulu offers, and it is free. Both let you save favorites, continue watching across devices, and stream classic and current series in one place. NBC ties Hulu's 4.57 rating.

        How it differs

        NBC limits you to NBCUniversal networks like Bravo and Telemundo, where Hulu pulls from many studios. Reviewers repeatedly flag playback bugs, low live-TV volume, and heavy pre-roll ads that interrupt streams, complaints far less common against Hulu's player.

        See full data on The NBC App – Stream TV Shows →
      4. 4Originals for Hulu icon

        #4Originals for Hulu

        Digital Tools Ltd

        4.5(571)
        Paid
        86% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        Originals for Hulu is built entirely around Hulu, tracking Hulu Original release dates and sending reminders about new seasons and your favorite actors. It serves the exact audience Hulu does, fans who do not want to miss a premiere.

        How it differs

        This is an informational companion, not a streaming app, you cannot watch anything inside it. It is a paid utility that points you back to Hulu itself, so it complements Hulu rather than replacing it. Its 4.51 rating reflects a narrow but useful tool.

        See full data on Originals for Hulu →
      5. 5FreeCast: TV Shows & Movies icon

        #5FreeCast: TV Shows & Movies

        FreeCast, Inc.

        3.0(127)
        Free
        86% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        FreeCast compiles your streaming subscriptions into one platform and offers a large on-demand library plus live news and sports, overlapping Hulu's all-in-one ambition. Both aim to be your single hub for what to watch, with search and curated recommendations.

        How it differs

        FreeCast leans on bundling and aggregating other services like Hulu, Netflix, and Max rather than owning the content. Its 3.02 rating is the lowest here, well under Hulu's 4.57, signaling a rougher experience than Hulu's polished app.

        See full data on FreeCast: TV Shows & Movies →
      6. 6Disney+ | Watch now! icon

        #6Disney+ | Watch now!

        Disney International Electronic Content, LLC

        5.0(9)
        Paid
        86% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        Disney+ is a direct streaming service like Hulu, with movies and series you stream at home or download for offline viewing, and it even includes Hulu content in its bundle. Both are subscription homes for blockbusters, series, documentaries, and originals.

        How it differs

        Disney+ centers on Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, a tighter family-and-franchise focus than Hulu's broad mix of current network TV and live channels. This listing shows only 9 ratings, so it is not a reliable signal next to Hulu's millions.

        See full data on Disney+ | Watch now! →
      7. 7TV & Streaming Guide America icon

        #7TV & Streaming Guide America

        On TV Tonight Pty Limited

        4.7(6.8K)
        Paid
        85% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        TV & Streaming Guide America helps you find what to watch across live TV and services like Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+, matching Hulu's discovery role. Both surface what is on now and what is coming up so you spend less time searching.

        How it differs

        This is a listings guide, not a player, it tells you where a show airs or streams rather than playing it. It is a paid app focused on schedules, where Hulu both recommends and streams. Its 4.71 rating is strong for a guide.

        See full data on TV & Streaming Guide America →
      8. 8Hozify : Movies & TV Shows icon

        #8Hozify : Movies & TV Shows

        Ernestine Khn

        4.3(3.4K)
        Free · IAP
        85% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        Hozify markets itself to film lovers with tailored recommendations and a catalog of movies and TV shows, echoing Hulu's discovery-and-watch experience. Both lean on personalized suggestions to surface hidden gems and current hits.

        How it differs

        Hozify is a smaller, newer entry with vague sourcing and in-app purchases, lacking Hulu's licensed studio deals, live TV, and Originals. Its 4.28 rating sits below Hulu's, and its catalog claims are far less established than Hulu's known library.

        See full data on Hozify : Movies & TV Shows →
      9. 9Watch OWN icon

        #9Watch OWN

        OWN LLC

        4.8(40.8K)
        Free
        85% similar
        Get on App Store

        Why it's similar

        Watch OWN streams on-demand episodes from OWN and 14+ networks like TLC, HGTV, and ID, the same catch-up-anywhere model Hulu offers, and it is free. Both let you favorite shows and continue watching across devices. Its 4.81 rating is the highest in this list.

        How it differs

        Watch OWN requires a pay-TV subscription to unlock content and sticks to its network family, where Hulu sells direct plans and spans many studios plus live TV. It is a network catch-up app rather than a full Hulu-style service.

        See full data on Watch OWN →

      How we ranked these 9 alternatives

      Embedding similarity

      Every app in our database carries a dense vector embedding derived from its title, subtitle, full description, and category metadata. To find apps similar to Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies, we compute cosine distance against every other app and surface the closest 60 candidates. The similarity score shown on each pick is 1 - distance/2 clamped to [0,1] — 100% means the embedding spaces are identical, 0% means orthogonal.

      Re-ranking signals

      We then re-rank the candidate set using current App Store rating and review-count signals so a 4.8-star app with 100,000 reviews ranks above a 4.5-star app with 200 reviews even when their embedding distance is similar. Apps that haven't shipped an update in 12 months are filtered out before re-ranking.

      Refresh cadence

      The similarity cache is recomputed weekly. Live App Store data (rating, review count) is verified every 6 hours.

      What we don't do

      No paid placements. No affiliate links. No sponsored picks. Read our full methodology.

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