Best Shows For Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ shows for free apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Shows For Free Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Freebie TVFreebie TVFree2.6★ (76)YesNoOct 2026
2Plex: Find Movies and TV ShowsPlex: Find Movies and TV ShowsFree4.6★ (138K)YesYesNov 2026
3Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVPluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVFree4.8★ (1.6M)YesNoNov 2026
4Tubi: Movies & Live TVTubi: Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (1.3M)YesNoNov 2026
5FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TVFreeTV: Movies, Shows & TVFree4.7★ (5.9K)YesYesNov 2026
6MovieX: Movies & TV ShowsMovieX: Movies & TV ShowsFree4.5★ (8.2K)YesNoNov 2026
7NetflixNetflixFree4.7★ (7.6M)YesYesNov 2026
8JustWatch - Movies & TV ShowsJustWatch - Movies & TV ShowsFree4.7★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Shows For Free

Freebie TV#1

Freebie TV by Kamino Trade Federation, Inc.

https://freebie.tv/
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
2.6😞(76 ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a vast library of curated movies and TV shows spanning multiple genres. Discover content featuring your favorite actors and enjoy quality entertainment without a subscription fee.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good movie selection
  • 👍 Free to watch
  • 👍 Easy to navigate (Michelek13)
  • 👍 Great find (Michelek13)

Room to Improve

  • ❌ No sound issues
  • ❌ Ads are intrusive
  • ❌ Unwatchable content
  • ❌ Glitchy playback
  • ❌ No playback controls (pause, rewind, fast-forward)
  • ❌ Content doesn't load
  • ❌ No descriptions/previews
  • ❌ App not opening
  • ❌ No closed captions/subtitles
  • ❌ Random/obscure movies
  • ❌ No search function
  • ❌ No updates to content
  • ❌ No full screen option
  • ❌ Incompatible with some devices/TVs
Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows#2

Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows by Plex Inc.

Discover What to Watch Next
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😐(138K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#93in Entertainment
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Stream live TV channels, discover new shows, and watch movies on demand for free. Organize your personal media collection and enjoy content from major studios and news partners across various genres. Watch anywhere, on any device, with friends.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great media server
  • 👍 Excellent organization and metadata
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful sync/offline features
  • 👍 Comprehensive device support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing and cluttered UI changes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and content discovery
  • 🔍 Unreliable offline/sync functionality
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TV#3

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

Stream Shows, Films & Live TV
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(1.6M ratings)
FreeAds
#32in Entertainment
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Stream thousands of free movies and TV shows on demand, plus live channels for news, sports, and entertainment. Enjoy a vast library of content across various genres, all accessible on any device without any cost.

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

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FAQ about Shows For Free

What are the best shows for free apps for iPhone?
Freebie TV tops our shows for free apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 76 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Freebie TV shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ shows for free apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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