# YOUKU-Drama, Film, Show, Anime — HD Video, English Subtitles

> Asian drama, anime, and movie streaming service with multilingual options and offline playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Jet Brilliant Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youku-drama-film-show-anime/id1619761040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jet Brilliant Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634182615)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 412 App Store ratings · 338 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 313 MB
- Languages: American English, Indonesian, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2022-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youku-drama-film-show-anime/id1619761040/reviews.md

## What is YOUKU?

Discover a huge library of premium content with new releases every day:
• Hit Chinese Dramas: ""Ash"", ""Mystic Nine"", ""The Eternal Fragrance""
• Trending Short Dramas: ""He Crashed My Wedding"", ""Return of the Phoenix"", ""The Crown Conspiracy""
• Featured Anime: ""Oriental Martial Academy"", ""Beyond Time's Gaze"", ""The Demon Hunter""
• Popular Variety Shows: ""Sing Song Sale"", ""Game of Flame"", ""This Is My Adventure S2""


Why Choose YOUKU?
• Smart Multilingual Support: Professionally translated subtitles and dubbing in English, Thai, Indonesian, and more
• Exclusive Premium Content: Licensed Chinese dramas, short dramas, anime, and variety shows
• Member Benefits: Ad-free viewing, 1080P streaming, early access to full series, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content
• Offline Downloads: Download videos to watch anytime, even without an internet connection
• Seamless Multi-Device Sync: Sync your watch progress across phones, tablets, and TVs, with one-tap casting to the big screen


Join the YOUKU Community:
• Rate and review your favorite titles to help others discover great content
• Follow your favorite stars for exclusive updates
• Join real-time on-screen comments and share your thoughts with other viewers


New titles added every week to keep your watchlist fresh! Download YOUKU now and start streaming today!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us:
Official Website: https://www.YOUKU.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YOUKU
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YOUKU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YOUKU


VIP Service Agreement:
https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/product/20220531191524167/20220531191524167.html
Privacy Policy:
https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/platform_service/20220525165926567/20220525165926567.html
User Agreement:
https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/platform_service/20220530162612141/20220530162612141.html
End User License Agreement:
https://www.apple.com/hk/en/legal/internet-services/itunes/hk/terms.html


Auto-Renew Subscription Info:
Auto-renewing subscription package
(1) Payment: 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year auto-renew plans are available. Charges are billed to your iTunes account.
(2) Renewal: The subscription fee is automatically charged each period via iTunes account. After payment, your membership is extended for the next term.
(3) Cancellation: To cancel auto-renew, go to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends. After cancellation, you won't be charged again.
Subscription prices may vary by region.

## Key features

- Extensive Asian content library
- Multilingual subtitles and dubbing
- Offline video downloads
- VIP exclusive perks
- Ad-free streaming
- Full HD 1080P quality
- Seamless multi-device viewing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $56.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Subscription | $17.49 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 优酷月卡VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| special package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| special package | $5.99 | one-time |
| special package | $48.99 | one-time |
| special package | $0.99 | one-time |
| special package | $1.99 | one-time |
| special package | $2.99 | one-time |
| special package | $4.99 | one-time |
| special package | $3.99 | one-time |
| special package | $1.99 | one-time |
| special package | $41.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #175 in Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)
- #113 in Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of YOUKU?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient to watch Xiao Zhan
- 🚀 Cheap subscription
- 👍 Good content, could improve
- 👍 App has really improved

**Cons**

- 🐛 Keeps going dark
- 🐛 Constant request for payment
- 🐛 Subscription doesn't work
- 🐛 Subtitles unreadable
- 🐛 Brightness auto adjusts on own
- 🐛 Paywalls behind subscription
- 🐛 Paid VIP but not getting VIP benefits
- 🐛 Paid subscription not working
- 🐛 VIP required to watch what's already available on you tube
- 🐛 No 4K resolution
- 🐛 After becoming vip member will keep tolling you paying again
- 🐛 Terrible app asking for money
- 🐛 Apple subscriptions don't work in the app anymore
- 🐛 Forced purchase
- 🐛 Sneaky app
- 🐛 Scam
- 🐛 Questionable App
- 🐛 Way behind in user friendliness
- 🐛 So bad, we have to pay
- 🐛 Constant buffering
- 🐛 Terrible and I hope it's improved very soon
- 🐛 Unwanted energy saving mode
- 🐛 Cannot cast on TV
- 🐛 Paid for Subscription, but no service
- 🐛 Did not delivered
- 🐛 There are no subtitles
- 🐛 Subtitles
- 🐛 Not so good on iPad. Ok on iPhone only
- 🐛 Can't cast
- 🐛 Interface on iPad is for a phone
- 🐛 Poor quality platform,annoying
- 🐛 Not compatible with iPad Air 4.
- 🐛 Terrible

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subtitles keep switching back to mandarin
- Can't resume anything you watch
- Laggy if you try to skip the credits
- No skip intro or end credits
- It never keeps place of what you are currently watching
- HQ quality for vip seems lower quality than other streaming services
- Logs you out constantly and refuses to let you back
- Shows not showing up
- Screen orientation for iPad still not fixed
- Screen Cast
- No login only sign up option
- The screen keeps going dark!!!
- Cannot download and sign into laptop to watch
- Cannot cast onto Apple TV to watch drama
- Subtitles not working
- Rotation issue when trying to watch on iPad
- Unable to download and sign into laptop to watch
- Cannot cast onto Apple TV to watch drama

**Most requested features**

- Language support
- Search function
- Casting option
- Bigger subtitles
- Ability to create watchlist
- Resume playback
- Skip intro and end credits
- Auto play next episode
- Pause and play button on screen
- Ability to filter by actors/actresses
- More TV apps
- Ability to edit subtitle format
- Ability to turn off live comment bar

## Recent user reviews (10 of 338)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youku-drama-film-show-anime/id1619761040/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Vip access is not working

*2026-08-06*

Even after taking the vip access, still it is showing all the episodes under vip and getting played.

### 1/5 — Unfair hidden fee

*2026-08-02*

why I got charged more ( no discount & paid in pounds ) despite the YouKu app displays discount for first time buyers and in dollars?

### 1/5 — Dubbed and subtitled

*2026-08-01, version 11.1.43*

Im Asian and live in the USA. I first downloaded the app in my phone to see if there my language dubbed and yes there is. So I subscribed and downloaded the app in TV, but i cant change to any languages dubbed. Yes, there is my language subtitle but it’s so small and cant change size. It’s so annoying.

### 1/5 — Sign up/ login process outdated

*2026-07-29, version 11.1.43*

I tried to login in to my Roku tv but it said it needs a Username and password, but I couldn’t see a way to find the password, because I made an account with google. Update the app on the Roku tv. It needs to show a login using google option. Fix now!

### 5/5 — 결제했는데 안 됨

*2026-07-26*

결제하고 돈도 빠져나갔는데 결제가 안 됐대요 ㅠ

### 1/5 — Complaint

*2026-07-06, version 11.1.42*

It says vip 3.59$ but when I want to pay 7.59$ do you want to scam me?!!!!!!!!!!(

### 1/5 — MONEY HUNGRY

*2026-07-06, version 11.1.42*

Already paid VIP and still asking for more money to watch other episodes. Money hungry app 🙄

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2026-07-03, version 11.1.42*

Limited shows and overcharged.

### 1/5 — Worst aap

*2026-06-29*

The moment I downloaded it the icon was not viable on the homescreen and i was not able to delete it

### 1/5 — What a lousy app

*2026-06-21, version 11.1.39*

Your app sucks!

## Frequently asked questions about YOUKU

### What kind of content can I watch on this app?

The app offers a wide variety of popular Chinese dramas, anime, movies, variety shows, and short series. Content is updated daily to ensure a constant stream of new entertainment options for users.

### Does the app support multiple languages?

Yes, the app provides multilingual subtitles and dubbing. Its smart interface adapts to your language, offering an easy and immersive viewing experience for a global audience.

### Can I watch content offline?

Absolutely. You can save videos in batches and watch them anytime offline, making it perfect for commutes, travel, or any situation where internet access is limited. This feature ensures your entertainment is always available.

### What are the benefits of VIP membership?

VIP members gain access to more exclusive hit Asian dramas, enjoy an ad-free streaming experience, and can watch content in full HD 1080P quality. This premium tier enhances the overall viewing pleasure.

### How does the subscription work?

The app offers auto-renewing subscription plans for 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year periods, billed through your iTunes account. To cancel, navigate to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.46 — 2026-08-20

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: Ash, Mystic Nine, The Eternal Fragrance, Oriental Martial Academy, Game of Flame, The Demon Hunter 3
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

### 11.1.45 — 2026-08-18

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: Ash, Mystic Nine, The Eternal Fragrance, Oriental Martial Academy, Game of Flame, The Demon Hunter 3
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

### 11.1.43 — 2026-07-27

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: The Eternal Fragrance, Oriental Martial Academy, Game of Flame, The Demon Hunter 3, Eclipse of Illusion SP: The Miasma War, Beyond Time's Gaze
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

### 11.1.42 — 2026-07-01

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: The Eternal Fragrance, The Demon Hunter 3, Eclipse of Illusion SP: The Miasma War, Beyond Time's Gaze
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Threads of Fate: A War Untold, Blood River

### 11.1.41 — 2026-06-26

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: The Eternal Fragrance, Ashes to Crown, The Demon Hunter 3, Eclipse of Illusion SP: The Miasma War, Beyond Time's Gaze
2. More exciting content to explore: Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Threads of Fate: A War Untold, Blood River

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