Lookhu vs TheBeacn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lookhu
Discover a vast library of movies, documentaries, series, and music, all in one app. Choose to rent, purchase, subscribe, or pay per channel for flexible viewing options. Enjoy a unique catalog and exclusive content.
- All-in-one streaming library
- Rent, purchase, or subscribe options
- Pay-per-channel viewing
- Exclusive original content
- Music Choice integration
- Monthly free premium title
- Themed subscription channels
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Lookhu is the one stop shop to find the best in streaming Movies, Documentaries, Series, Music, and Original Content all in one place. With Lookhu you choose whether you want to Rent, Purchase, Subscribe or Pay for content as you go on an A-La-Carte / (PPC) Pay-Per- Channel bases. Our A-La-Carte (PPC) viewing option gives users the ability to watch what they want how they want. What makes Lookhu different? Lookhu provides multiple viewing and listening options. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch a unique catalog of over 20,000 titles including many hidden gems not found on any other service. Included in the subscription fee, users can access thousands of songs and music videos from Music Choice. LookHu also gives users the opportunity to view one free Premium title each month; which includes exclusive LookHu content not found on any other service. If you chose to only rent or purchase a few movies every now and then, sign up for a free Lookhu On Demand account. Lookhu also has special subscription channels at lower price points; which contain titles grouped by a similar theme. Our LookHu rewards program gives users the chance to win free movies, merchandise, cash and prices. Questions? Please forward your questions along to us at any time via email at: info@Lookhu.com Social? Follow us @Lookhu on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
TheBeacn
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TheBeacn (formerly NicheTV) is your window into everything you stream. One app for your whole streaming life: FIND ANYTHING, FAST Search across movies, shows, and people. Smart results show you exactly where every title streams. SEE EVERY WAY TO WATCH Each title shows all your options, ranked by the services you already subscribe to. Included with your subscription, free with ads, or rent and buy with prices shown upfront. One tap opens the right app on the right title. THOUSANDS OF TITLES, READY TO PLAY A deep library of movies and shows plays right inside the app. YOUR LIST, EVERYWHERE Save titles to My List, pick up where you left off, and send your Signal on what you watched. Your account syncs across phone, tablet, and TV. MADE FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY WATCH Pick a mood and browse what fits. Tonight's Picks blends your favorite genres. Most Beamed shows you what the community is watching right now. NicheTV fans: your app just got a major upgrade. Same login, same home on your device, and now the whole streaming universe comes with it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lookhu at none against TheBeacn's shown. Lookhu also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.4). TheBeacn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lookhu ships an update every 4 months, TheBeacn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lookhu | TheBeacn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lookhu Inc. | Solaos, Inc |
Bugs and requests
Lookhu
Reported bugs
7 issues- App doesn't rotate
- Content doesn't load after purchase
- Subscription cancellation not working
- Continuous billing after cancellation
- App is slow
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- Cannot access purchased content
- No response from customer support
Requested features
5 requests- Fix rotation issue
- Improve app navigation
- Allow watching purchased content
- Fix subscription cancellation process
- Ensure content loads properly
TheBeacn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lookhu
No in-app purchases
TheBeacn
No in-app purchases







