Report updated Mar 26, 2026
PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV
v5.73.1General entertainment consumers looking for a cost-effective, legal alternative to cable TV who enjoy a mix of live linear channels and on-demand movies.
What Is PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV?
Launched Feb 24, 2014
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Access to over 250 live streaming channels across various genres including news, sports, and entertainment.
Thousands of movies and TV show episodes available to stream at any time.
A dedicated profile setting that restricts content to family-friendly programming for younger viewers.
Allows users to save frequently watched live TV channels for quick access.
Integrated tools to share current streaming content directly to social media platforms.
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate content variety and value and free access, but report excessive and disruptive ads and technical stability and freezing.”
What Users Love
Love the app. Doesn't crash. Got subtitles, yay. Its got so much choice.
Why am I spending so much on cable when this app has more to offer?
Thank you for getting sponsors rather than a monthly fee.
I just downloaded the app its really good no money
Pain Points
You can see 1 minute of the episode and then 3-4 minutes of commercials.
Ads every 6 minutes. Useless for watching movies.
Every single ad break freezes, and the only way to get the stream working again is to change the channel.
My show keeps stopping and then playing like cd is scratched up
High confidence · 99 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Free | #21 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extensive content library from major media partners
- Strong brand recognition in the FAST market
- Effective 'Kids Mode' for family safety
Cons
- Frequent playback freezing during ad transitions
- Aggressive ad-to-content ratio causing user friction
- Broken account creation and login flows
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Capture users frustrated by ad-load via optimized ad-frequency
- Improve technical stability to outperform current app reliability
- Streamline onboarding to improve user retention
Market Threats
- Rising competition from other free streaming platforms
- User churn to premium services due to ad fatigue
- Dependency on third-party content licensing
Key Takeaways
PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV is a divisive entertainment app that is completely free. With a 4.4/5 rating from 2.3M reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate content variety and value, though excessive and disruptive ads remains a common concern.
Best for: General entertainment consumers looking for a cost-effective, legal alternative to cable TV who enjoy a mix of live linear channels and on-demand movies.
App Details & Pricing
Model: free
The app utilizes an ad-supported model (FAST - Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) to provide premium content without subscription fees, monetizing through advertising partnerships.
iOS Version
5.73.1
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Feb 24, 2014
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Pluto.tv