Comparison

ULLU vs Simply South

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ULLU

Stream a diverse library of web series, movies, and exclusive original content. Explore various genres and regional selections. Download shows for offline viewing and choose from flexible membership plans.

Highlights
  • Wide variety of web series and movies
  • Exclusive original content library
  • Regional content and audio stories
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Flexible membership plans
  • Free trial of select content
Features
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ULLU is a streaming platform that allows you to watch a wide variety of Web Series, Movies and Exclusive Content. Watch any 4 Web Series or Films for free. This will help you to decide which content matches your taste. ULLU provides wide variety of content of various genres. *Content May differ based on geographical areas. Web-Series & Movies: Ullu members get instant access to great content Worldwide. ULLU has an Exclusive content library featuring Original Shows, Short Films, Regional Content, Songs, Audio Stories and much more. Our content may vary by region or may change over time. Membership: Pick your price, pick your plan! ULLU offers different plans to suit your needs. You can download your favorite shows to your device, you can watch it while you're on the go. If you haven’t subscribed through iTunes, you can manage your subscription through ULLU. Terms of use: https://ullu.app/#/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://ullu.app/#/privacy-policy Refund policy: https://ullu.app/#/refund-policy

About

Simply South

Access a vast library of South Indian movies and entertainment on demand. Enjoy high-definition streaming with surround sound and English subtitles for a premium viewing experience at home. Subscribe for unlimited access to Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu content.

Highlights
  • On-demand movie streaming
  • 1600+ Tamil & Malayalam movies
  • 2000+ hours of video songs, comedy clips, and movie scenes
  • 1080p HD streaming
  • 5.1 Surround Sound
  • English subtitles
  • Unlimited entertainment access
Features
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Presenting, Simply South - the latest and best app for South Indian Entertainment. Simply South is an On-Demand Movie streaming service with over 1600+ Movies in Tamil & Malayalam, and 2000+ hours of video songs, comedy clips, and your favourite movie scenes. Sign up today with Simply South and get access to unlimited entertainment. Watch movies in 1080p HD, with 5.1 Surround Sound, and with English subtitles, so that you can have the best theatrical experience sitting at Home. Yes, we bring the best content to you in the Best quality possible, right at your fingertips. Subscription: - Simply South Monthly Subscription Plan: The Simply South Monthly Pack (billed as "Simply South Subscription Plans") purchase is valid for 30 days and will be re-billed every 30 days year-round by Apple iTunes until cancelled by the user. The customers subscribed to this pack will be able to watch all Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu Language content during their subscription period. Apple iTunes will send a monthly e-mail well in advance of renewal containing a hyperlink to manage the subscription. Apple iTunes subscriptions can be managed from a mobile device or computer that uses the same Apple ID as the initial purchase. Simply South cannot manage Apple iTunes subscriptions. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed & auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Users registering to Simply South iOS app will enable them to access the content from any of their iOS devices. • The users can also skip registration and browse the app to see the content available in the app. Privacy policy: https://simplysouth.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://simplysouth.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

ULLU4 screens
Simply South4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ULLU at 3.0 against Simply South's 1.8. ULLU also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (223 vs 40). Simply South's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (24% vs 13%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ULLU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simply South sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ULLU holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ULLU has 223 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of ULLU's written reviews are positive against 24% of Simply South's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ULLU ships an update every 6 weeks, Simply South monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ULLU versus Simply South: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterULLUSimply South
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (223 ratings) — better1.8 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews13.4% of reviews24.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUllu Digital Private LimitedHome Screen Entertainment

Customer experience

ULLU

All ratings221 ratings
Positive47.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative45.2%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive13.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative81.7%

Simply South

All ratings40 ratings
Positive17.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative72.7%

User reviews

ULLU

From 223 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good customer support and quick responses
  • 📺 Quality content and web series
  • 🎨 Intuitive and awesome UI design
  • ✅ Content restoration and series recovery

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⏳ Severe buffering and slow streaming
  • 💳 Difficult subscription cancellation process
  • 🔐 Login and authentication issues
  • 📱 Poor iOS and iPad compatibility

Simply South

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great movie selection
  • 👍 Wide range of South Indian content
  • 👍 Good audio-visual quality (Dolby Atmos, 4K)
  • 👍 Pocket-friendly pricing
  • 👍 Good for South Indians abroad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is laggy and slow
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Login issues (incorrect credentials, device limits)
  • 🐛 Poor streaming quality (buffering, resolution drops)
  • 🐛 Watermarks on paid content

Bugs and requests

ULLU

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on launch and during login
  • Gmail login authentication failure
  • OTP delivery delays or failures
  • Video playback freezes and stuttering
  • Subscription status not syncing after update
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  • Ads causing screen freezes
  • Multiple audio tracks on forwarded videos
  • Content display differs between app and web
  • Chromecast connection failures
  • Screen rotation not working on iPad

Requested features

8 requests
  • Chromecast and smart TV casting support
  • Apple TV app availability
  • Screen rotation support for iPad
  • Faster streaming and video playback
  • Easy subscription cancellation option
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  • More fresh and diverse content
  • Full-length episodes without cuts
  • Better content sync between app and web portal

Simply South

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • App is laggy and slow on Apple TV
  • Login fails with incorrect email/password
  • App crashes frequently
  • Screen freezes
  • Buttons (watchlist) don't work
Show 28 more
  • Movies not playing, showing 'No video URL'
  • Subscription fee deducted but no content access
  • Constant buffering and random drops in resolution
  • Technical glitches affecting billing
  • Auto-renewal without notification
  • App not consistently available across platforms
  • Not supported on Samsung Smart TVs
  • App doesn't work full screen on iPhone
  • Forward/rewind not working properly on Apple TV
  • Subtitles never work
  • Device limit complaints are incorrect
  • AirPlay doesn't connect
  • App not letting to login after update
  • Subscription not working after app update
  • Can't cast or AirPlay to TV
  • TV app doesn't work
  • Unable to sign in on iPhone/iPad
  • Signing-in wheel keeps spinning
  • OTP message received but not working in app
  • Payment success but subscription not updated
  • App not supported in your country (India)
  • 5.1 audio doesn't work
  • Cannot subscribe to free trial or paid plans
  • Double charged via iTunes
  • Invalid access pop-up on login
  • Customer support not responding
  • Cannot watch in full screen on iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • No download option

Requested features

13 requests
  • Remove watermarks
  • Improve app performance and speed
  • Fix login issues
  • Improve streaming stability
  • Add search by actor
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  • Add cast information
  • Introduce Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Improve device compatibility
  • Provide subscription renewal reminders
  • Make refund process easier
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Fix subtitle issues
  • Improve font size and boldness on Apple TV

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ULLU

One-time10
  • CAT-E-PACK-0$0.99
  • Package (A)$0.99
  • Pack-3$1.99
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  • 1 Month (Silver)$1.99
  • CAT-E-PACK-A$1.99
  • 1 Year$4.99
  • CAT-E-ULLU-PACK$4.99
  • ULLU Pack (Six)$5.99
  • CAT-E-PACK-B$7.99
  • CAT-E-ULLU-PACK-2$14.99
10 purchases

Simply South

Subscriptions4
  • South Special Pack$5.991 Month
  • Simply South Quarterly Pack$15.993 Months
  • Simply South Half-yearly pack$30.996 Months
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  • Simply South Yearly Pack$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • TVOD Subs SUB$0.29
  • Old Release$0.99
  • Mid Release$1.99
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  • New Release$2.99
  • TVOD PLANS SUB$2.99
  • TVOD PLANS UNSUB$2.99

Questions

Is ULLU free?
ULLU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply South free?
Simply South is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ULLU or Simply South?
ULLU is rated higher. ULLU averages 3.0 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Simply South averages 1.8 from 40 ratings.
Do ULLU or Simply South have ads?
ULLU shows ads; Simply South does not.
Which is updated more often, ULLU or Simply South?
ULLU ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simply South monthly. Most recently, ULLU was updated on November 11, 2026 and Simply South on November 11, 2026.

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