# ULLU vs Simply South

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ULLU | Simply South |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ullu/id1435281792/reviews)** | [1.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-south/id1451579514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | **24.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 146 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ullu Digital Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484478370) | [Home Screen Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451579513) |

## What reviewers say

### ULLU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ullu/id1435281792)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAT-E-PACK-0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package (A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack-3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month (Silver) | $1.99 | one-time |
| CAT-E-PACK-A | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| CAT-E-ULLU-PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| ULLU Pack (Six) | $5.99 | one-time |
| CAT-E-PACK-B | $7.99 | one-time |
| CAT-E-ULLU-PACK-2 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Chromecast and smart TV casting support
- Apple TV app availability
- Screen rotation support for iPad
- Faster streaming and video playback
- Easy subscription cancellation option


### Simply South

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-south/id1451579514)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Special Pack | $5.99 | per month |
| Simply South Quarterly Pack | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Simply South Half-yearly pack | $30.99 | per 6 months |
| Simply South Yearly Pack | $59.99 | per year |
| TVOD Subs SUB | $0.29 | one-time |
| Old Release | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mid Release | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Release | $2.99 | one-time |
| TVOD PLANS SUB | $2.99 | one-time |
| TVOD PLANS UNSUB | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App is laggy and slow on Apple TV
- Login fails with incorrect email/password
- App crashes frequently
- Screen freezes
- Buttons (watchlist) don't work

**Requested features**

- Remove watermarks
- Improve app performance and speed
- Fix login issues
- Improve streaming stability
- Add search by actor


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*