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Hulu iOS App Review: Comprehensive Streaming With Notable Limitations

by Hulu, LLC

4.6
IOSEntertainment
Hulu's iOS app delivers extensive on-demand content and live TV streaming with flexible subscription tiers. The platform serves cord-cutters seeking current network programming alongside original content, though technical issues persist.

Detailed Review

Hulu's iOS application positions itself as a comprehensive streaming solution, offering both on-demand content and live television through a single platform. With three distinct subscription tiers—Hulu (With Ads), Hulu (No Ads), and Hulu + Live TV—the service caters to diverse viewing preferences and budgets, though regional restrictions and blackouts apply to live content. The app maintains competitive positioning through exclusive Originals and next-day access to current network television episodes, distinguishing it from purely catalog-driven services. The core functionality revolves around an extensive content library spanning thousands of TV episodes and movies across genres. Users navigate through curated collections, personalized recommendations, and genre-specific categories. The live TV integration provides access to sports, news, and events across 75+ channels, with cloud DVR functionality available for recording content. Multi-language support for various titles enhances accessibility, particularly for international content viewers. The interface incorporates standard streaming features including profiles, watchlists, and continuous playback, though code-based authentication processes for device activation present recurring hurdles according to user reports. User experience varies significantly across subscription tiers, with ad-supported viewers encountering commercial breaks ranging from 30-90 seconds according to platform documentation. The interface employs a dark-themed, horizontally-scrolling design optimized for content discovery, though some users report audio overlapping issues where multiple streams play simultaneously. Performance remains generally stable on supported iOS devices, with adaptive streaming quality adjusting to network conditions. Real-world usage patterns show heavy engagement with current season television content and Hulu Originals, while movie selections receive comparatively less attention according to viewing metrics. User feedback indicates persistent technical concerns alongside general satisfaction with content selection. Reviewer Don’t want a nickname.. (2025-07-01) highlighted authentication issues: 'Sometimes once I put the codes in it says incorrect or expired.' Conversely, lavawolfs (2025-07-06) praised language options: 'I love how on Hulu I am able to watch my favorite series with a variety of Languages.' Audio synchronization problems appear in multiple reports, including FangBangFru (2025-08-04) noting 'Sound from other movies/shows is playing over the sound of what I’m watching.' Content requests frequently surface, exemplified by Yuji.tomo (2025-07-06) seeking expanded anime offerings. The application demonstrates strengths in content freshness and flexible subscription models, particularly for viewers prioritizing current television programming. However, persistent technical issues—including audio bugs, authentication problems, and occasional interface lag—undermine the experience. The platform best serves viewers seeking next-day network content alongside live news and sports, while film-focused users may find more comprehensive libraries elsewhere. Ongoing development appears necessary to address stability concerns while expanding content depth in specialized categories like international and anime programming.

Key Features

  • Live TV integration with 75+ channels including sports and news networks, providing cable alternative functionality
  • Next-day access to current seasons of major network shows, maintaining relevance for television viewers
  • Multi-language support for numerous titles, enhancing accessibility for diverse viewer demographics
  • Flexible subscription tiers including ad-supported, ad-free, and live TV bundle options
  • Original content exclusives including award-winning Hulu Originals not available elsewhere
  • Cloud DVR functionality with storage options for recording live television programming

Why Users Love It

Extensive current TV content
Flexible subscription options

Perfect for: Cord-cutters seeking current television with live news/sports options

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#14

+2 from last week

Best Rank

#13

All-time high

Average Rank

#17

30-day average

User Reviews

Dario9999
Sep 30, 2025

Edit: you brought back Jimmy so I cancelled my cancellation. For now at least until you take a knee for Trump again. Until both come true at Disney, unsubscribing after, I don’t know since the service was available? Thanks Trump and Carr. You just broke another institution. Free Jimmy, free speech Edit: you brought back Jimmy so I cancelled my cancellation. For now at least until you take a knee for Trump again. Until both come true at Disney, unsubscribing after, I don’t know since the service was available? Thanks Trump and Carr. You just broke another institution.

bsbavfcj
Oct 4, 2025

Why am i paying for the app and still getting ads Ads Why am i paying for the app and still getting ads

FangBangFru
Aug 4, 2025

Sound from other movies/shows is playing over the sound of what I’m watching… so it’s two audio streams at once. I’ve checked to be sure it’s Netflix over Netflix, turned Bluetooth off, closed the app & reopened, but nothing works. Could you guys please help figure out what’s going on? Thank you! Double sound playing. Sound from what I’m watching + sound from other movie Sound from other movies/shows is playing over the sound of what I’m watching… so it’s two audio streams at once. I’ve checked to be sure it’s Netflix over Netflix, turned Bluetooth off, closed the app & reopened, but nothing works. Could you guys please help figure out what’s going on? Thank you!

Don’t want a nickname..
Jul 2, 2025

I really hate the codes. Sometimes once I put the codes in it says incorrect or expired so I really need Hulu to fix that. You should probably stop doing codes. Codes I really hate the codes. Sometimes once I put the codes in it says incorrect or expired so I really need Hulu to fix that. You should probably stop doing codes.

Ehnyah
Jul 7, 2025

You can watch movies and stuff and the highest time for the adds are literally 5 seconds Totally recommend You can watch movies and stuff and the highest time for the adds are literally 5 seconds

App Details

Developer

Hulu, LLC

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

10/7/2025