Best Free Show Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free show apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Show Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TVFreeTV: Movies, Shows & TVFree4.7★ (5.9K)YesYesNov 2026
2Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVPluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVFree4.8★ (1.6M)YesNoNov 2026
3MovieX: Movies & TV ShowsMovieX: Movies & TV ShowsFree4.5★ (8.2K)YesNoNov 2026
4Philo: Shows, Movies & Live TVPhilo: Shows, Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (70K)YesYesNov 2026
5Freebie TVFreebie TVFree2.6★ (77)YesNoNov 2026
6IMDb: Movies & TV ShowsIMDb: Movies & TV ShowsFree4.8★ (549K)YesNoNov 2026
7Tubi: Movies & Live TVTubi: Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (1.3M)YesNoNov 2026
8Fandango - Movies & SeriesFandango - Movies & SeriesFree4.7★ (310K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Show Apps

FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TV#1

FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TV by Olympusat, Inc.

Series, Movies & Telenovelas
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(5.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream hundreds of movies, series, telenovelas, and live TV channels for free in Spanish. Save your favorites and pick up where you left off on any device. New titles are added weekly.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good selection of movies and shows
  • 🤝 Excellent entertainment option
  • 🎥 Variety of content genres
  • 💰 Free to watch

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Search function not working
  • 🌐 Content limited to certain regions
  • 🌐 Language options tied to location
  • 🤔 Lack of popular TV shows
Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TV#2

Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TV by Pluto.tv

Stream Shows, Films & Live TV
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(1.6M ratings)
FreeAds
#38in Entertainment
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Stream thousands of movies and TV shows on demand or watch live TV channels for free. Discover new content daily across various genres, including sports, news, and entertainment. No subscription or payment required.

What We Love

  • 🎉 Excellent free streaming service
  • 👍 Wide variety of content
  • 🕰️ Retro TV shows and movies
  • 💻 Easy to use app
  • 🔍 Diverse channel selection
  • 🎥 Good quality video and audio

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive ads and content
  • 🔀 Inconsistent episode order and continuity
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🔧 Technical issues like freezing and buffering
  • 📺 Limited live TV controls (pause, rewind, etc.)
  • 🤖 Buggy app performance
4.5😞(8.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover and track movies and TV shows with detailed information, trailers, and cast. Organize your favorites into watchlists and stay updated on new releases and trending content across your streaming services. Explore popular and top-rated titles, and find upcoming films.

What We Love

  • 👍 App functionality appreciated by some users
  • ⭐ Positive user experiences reported

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Cannot watch actual movies in the app
  • 🎬 Only provides trailers and YouTube links instead of full content
  • 📱 False advertising - marketed as movie streaming app
  • 🔗 Redirects to external platforms (YouTube, Netflix website) instead of playing content
  • 📥 Prompts users to download random files via QR codes
  • 📖 Only displays text descriptions and information, not playable content
  • 📺 Limited TV show functionality - only text summaries instead of episodes
  • 💾 Takes up storage space without providing promised functionality
  • 📢 Excessive ads throughout the app
  • 🔐 Appears to be a scam or misleading application
  • 🔧 Functionality issues and broken features

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FAQ about Free Show Apps

What are the best free show apps for iPhone?
FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TV tops our free show apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TV shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ free show apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.