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Tubi alternatives

Tubi users often seek alternatives due to frequent technical issues like buffering and crashing, as well as an abundance of commercials. While Tubi offers a wide range of free content, many users desire a more stable viewing experience and fewer interruptions.

Why users look for alternatives to Tubi

The alternatives

YouTube
4.7★ · 48,043,247 ratings · Free

YouTube offers a vast array of content, including videos, games, editing tutorials, and music, making it a comprehensive platform for various interests R57. However, users report issues with ads freezing videos and the app crashing frequently R53R54R56.

Better for: YouTube is better for users who want a wide variety of user-generated content, educational videos, and music, and don't mind dealing with occasional app stability issues or ads R57. It's less suitable for those who prefer long-form content exclusively, as the app pushes shorts heavily .

Head-to-head: Tubi vs YouTube
Netflix
4.7★ · 6,857,532 ratings · Free

Netflix is praised for being a top streaming platform with a wide selection of shows and movies R66R69. However, users express frustration over the removal of popular shows and the app's increasing storage requirements R68R71.

Better for: Netflix is better for users who prioritize a curated library of popular shows and movies and are willing to pay for a subscription, despite concerns about content rotation and app storage R66R69R71. It may not suit users looking for a free service or those sensitive to app storage consumption R68.

Head-to-head: Tubi vs Netflix
The Roku App (Official)
4.7★ · 5,815,235 ratings · Free

The Roku App serves as a convenient home base for managing various entertainment channels and subscriptions, offering an easy-to-use interface and a phone remote function R83. Some users appreciate features like the headphone connection . However, the app is criticized for remote connection issues, random TV shutdowns, and a lack of an auto-play toggle R79R81R82.

Better for: The Roku App is better for users who own a Roku device and want a centralized platform to manage their streaming services and use their phone as a remote R83. It's less ideal for those who expect flawless remote connectivity or dislike auto-playing content R79R81R82.

Head-to-head: Tubi vs The Roku App (Official)
HBO Max
4.9★ · 5,405,316 ratings · Free

HBO Max is loved for its extensive collection of shows and movies, including content from HBO and other networks, with users particularly enjoying its unique offerings like 'The Lord of the Rings' R94. However, users report issues with advertisements appearing even on paid ad-free subscriptions, late premieres of advertised shows, and some content not being dubbed R93R95R96.

Better for: HBO Max is better for users seeking a premium library of exclusive and popular shows and movies, especially those from HBO, and are willing to overlook occasional ad issues or content availability delays R94. It's less suitable for users who expect a completely ad-free experience on paid tiers or immediate access to new episodes R93.

Head-to-head: Tubi vs HBO Max
Peacock TV
4.7★ · 3,524,095 ratings · Free

Peacock TV is appreciated for its wide variety of content, with some users finding 'everything' they want to watch and enjoying it throughout the day, including live sports like the World Cup R111. However, a significant drawback is the excessive number of commercials, even for premium subscribers who pay for an ad-free experience R107R115. Users also report issues with content not syncing across devices and the app running slowly R112.

Better for: Peacock TV is better for users who prioritize a broad content library, including live events, and are willing to tolerate numerous commercials, even on paid tiers R111. It's less ideal for those who expect a truly ad-free experience with a premium subscription or require seamless content syncing across multiple devices .

Head-to-head: Tubi vs Peacock TV
Stick with Tubi if

You should stick with Tubi if you prioritize a completely free streaming service with a large, albeit sometimes obscure, library of movies and TV shows, and are willing to tolerate frequent commercials and occasional technical glitches R27.

Evidence note: No alternative had too-thin evidence.

Frequently asked

Why do people look for Tubi alternatives?
People look for Tubi alternatives primarily due to frequent technical issues like buffering, freezing, and crashing, especially on mobile devices, and the high volume of commercials that interrupt viewing R6R7R10R13.
Does Tubi have too many ads?
Yes, many Tubi users report that the app has too many ads, with some experiencing 5 adverts in a row every 20 minutes or over 2-minute ads every 10 minutes R16R18R21R28.
Is Tubi suitable for children?
Some users find Tubi to be "unapologetically inappropriate for youth" because there is no proof of age required, allowing children to access a wide range of content that may be unsuitable R4.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R6] Tubi 3/5 · US I love it…especially when it works: I love Tubi as a whole, a lot to choose from but this review is for the mobile version of this app. It stays buffering in between episode changes. Never encounter this issue with the app on the Xbox or Roku player at home. I only like the mobile version when it works
  2. [R7] Tubi 2/5 · US Someone bugging app?!: Slow freezes on every video and all my other apps like Crunchyroll do just fine… someone’s buggin ap
  3. [R9] Tubi 3/5 · US Watching movies: Lately I am having trouble watching movies. Movies will just quit. I worked hard it took six times trying to see the whole movies. That was the last of six movies.
  4. [R10] Tubi 1/5 · US Continually crashes: Continually crashes gives error codes sometimes doesn’t even start.
  5. [R16] Tubi 1/5 · US Commercials: Way too many ? Only 2 per a movie would be Adequate. And sensible. ???
  6. [R18] Tubi 3/5 · GB Hmmm: I like Tubi, don’t get me wrong, but I hate how it’s free tv but WITH adverts. Like I’m trying to watch my tv show and every 20 mins is 5 adverts in a row. Just make it free without adverts?!
  7. [R21] Tubi 3/5 · GB Good but too many adds: Way too many adds each thing you watch even episodes you get over 2 minute adds every 10 minutes
  8. [R22] Tubi 2/5 · US Do something about the volume of commercials: I don't watch television to have to adjust the volume every time a commercial comes on that is garbage. That is antihuman. Why do you do that? Stop it with the antihuman commercials I literally look up every advertiser I see and add them to a list of boycott because I do not support companies that do anti-human loud commercials.
  9. [R3] Tubi 3/5 · US Fine For a Free App: I can’t imagine paying for it when I logged in to the same account on my iPad & PS5, but they’re not even close to be in sync. Not even with “My Stuff.”
  10. [R4] Tubi 1/5 · US Unapologetically inappropriate for youth: I had nooooo idea it was absolutely incredibly inappropriate for children I was unaware of the wide range of availability they had this app is extremely inappropriate for children there is no proof of age they just allow anyone and everyone to view their content and my child wondered and explored n it’s extremely inappropriate for their age n im now having
  11. [R27] Tubi 3/5 · GB Decent Obscure Film Library: Shame the content isn't available on the Isle of Man, however it can be streamed through a UK mobile network. They seem to have a decent library of your more independent/obscure films. No more ads than you would get watching live television, and I appreciate the countdown timer. Search function is a bit iffy when it comes to relevance. Not a bad app. Will continue to u
  12. [R30] Tubi 3/5 · GB Do a big update not a small one: Please do a big update. It’s really annoying. It’s been the same for 6 months. This is stupidity. Just do a bigger update. It’s a nuisance.
  13. [R36] Tubi 3/5 · GB Help: Please do some update or something…. I used to watch this every day(more than 1year )…now it’s sad tubi is not available in my area anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️(uk)if it’s letting me in I can’t watch anything,everything is Unavailable.😑
  14. [R39] Tubi 3/5 · GB (: When I tried to go tubi it would access me it said sorry you are not eligible not to continue I was upset was watching Pokemon black and white but it wouldn’t let me access anything i loved the app and appreciated it but when typing my age it appears I tried redownloading it pops up was hoping you can fix my problems because it better anime website without the tabs popping up there's no other w
  15. [R53] YouTube 3/5 · US Ads freezing the video: Since the most recent update, any time an ad plays the video ends up freezing. I have to close the app and restart it in order to watch the video. Fix this.
  16. [R54] YouTube 1/5 · US Application keeps crashing: Noticed about 2 days ago the app started crashing again and again. Only fix I have found is uninstalling and re-installing the application.
  17. [R56] YouTube 2/5 · US Keeps crashing: Why does it keep crashing every time I open it? I have to uninstall the app and keep reinstalling it. I’ve had to do it at least 20 times in the past three days.
  18. [R57] YouTube 5/5 · US Its just amazing: Its just amazing with all content and others its not just videos there could be games, editing, even other types like youtube tv and regular also even music on seperate apps
  19. [R66] Netflix 5/5 · US The strongest platform ever. · translated
  20. [R68] Netflix 1/5 · US IOS and IPADOS 18!?: Why??? Do you all just not like supporting older iOS’s anymore??? Minimum iOS support being 18 in 2026 is too early for a video player in my opinion, like even though I can use the app on iPadOS 17 it still doesn’t make sense why I cannot click the update button for this app now. And this app takes up too much storage like I had to sign out to delete 1.5GB of documents and dat
  21. [R69] Netflix 5/5 · US Perfect: Best
  22. [R71] Netflix 1/5 · US Terrible: Removing all the good shows they have.
  23. [R79] The Roku App (Official) 2/5 · US Fix remote: Remote has problems sometimes won’t work and TV Randomly turns off.
  24. [R81] The Roku App (Official) 3/5 · US Could be better: This many years into the streaming era has not having the ability to turn off auto-playing the next episode of a TV series keeps this app basic and out of the majors. Same goes for its companion, Howdy.
  25. [R82] The Roku App (Official) 2/5 · US roku: takes damn near 30 minutes to connect it to my tv even if they’re connected to the same wifi and wont connect even when it pops up just does the count down then nothing happens
  26. [R83] The Roku App (Official) 5/5 · US My Roku: I enjoy my Roku. It is so easy to use. I can even use a remote from my phone. If necessary.
  27. [R93] HBO Max 2/5 · US Pay money for late premier. Could invest into something that airs when advertised.: Why are you weeks behind on a show that comes from your production company? When you advertise a show airing on a certain date. You should have it on platform midnight after it airs.
  28. [R94] HBO Max 5/5 · US LOVE ITTT: I love this app so much. It has many shows and movies, but I do wish there was more anime on here
  29. [R95] HBO Max 3/5 · US No more adds: To many advertisements
  30. [R96] HBO Max 2/5 · US No comerciales: Muchos comerciales por eso no puedo ponerle las 5 estrellas lo siento
  31. [R107] Peacock TV 1/5 · US Stop with all the commercials: Way too many commercials!
  32. [R111] Peacock TV 5/5 · US ERY-THING: Peacock has ery-thing I want to watch
  33. [R112] Peacock TV 3/5 · US Slow: App runs slow on all devices
  34. [R115] Peacock TV 1/5 · US Adds: There are to many adds in each episode
  35. [R13] Tubi 1/5 · US Too much buffering: Too much buffering & getting hanged ,
  36. [R28] Tubi 2/5 · US Muy buena app: Mil anuncios en cada película de 30 segundos, por lo menos cada anuncio casi no hay muchas películas en español y seis anuncios cada no sé cada 20 minutos

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store