Top 10 FREE Roku Apps in 2023 | Every Roku Owner Should Have These

Having a Roku device means you have access to a TON of free TV. In fact, if you want your TV bill to be literally $0.00, you can learn how here. Craig will walk you through his top 10 (11, actually) free apps on Roku. If you get all of these, you'll never HAVE to pay for TV again. (You might still WANT to, but that's another matter...)
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0:00 - Top 10 Free Roku Apps
1:40 - KZbin
2:55 - The Roku Channel
4:55 - Pluto TV
6:57 - Tubi
8:41 - Filmrise
10:23 - Freevee
10:55 - Plex
12:56 - Spotify
13:22 - Peacock
15:17 - Lego Channel
16:32 - Roku's "Featured Free"
17:53 - Finding more apps
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[@charlottemaarfi4364]

I've used some of the apps. After watching this, I feel like I barely dipped my toe into what's available. Thank you for this video. I'll get a lot more to watch. I cut the cord over 5 years ago. I only missed a few shows I was hooked on, but quickly found things to replace it. Add the antenna, we have, content and a tivo and it's more than I could watch.

[@SunShine57999]

Oh WOW! THANK YOU so much for all of this great info! I just got ROKU, set it up onlyva few wks ago and I had no idea it has so very much more to it than meets the eye. You have made my life so much easier by explaining ROKU this way. I will share your channel with the friends who recommended I buy ROKU AS I'm sure they will also appreciate all the info.

[@deborahcunningham4765]

So good to see you! Got some of these. Always good to be reminded/updated. Thanks for the info.

[@user-zt8nk2wr2g]

I literally just got Roku yesterday, as suggested from some friends and your video was very helpful with the app navigation...I LOVE ROKU!! Cable is out the door!!! Thank you!!

[@carolanncooper5596]

❤ thank you so much. I stumbled upon your video. 8m liking my decision to get my Roku TV next week and divorce my cable company ❤ thank for the very clear descriptions. I'm saving this video to watch again and again as I get my TV to set up.

[@janiceleesa9971]

I absolutely love your channel! You provide such useful info for us wannabe cord cutters. Concise but clear and plentiful. You-the-man!

[@me4654]

Wanna be? I finally got rid of DirecTV, they always dropped the price 30$ every year! This time they'll send me a tech for 99$ or I can pay 9.99 for insurance for their equipment 🤣🤣

[@foodini666]

too bad the channel tanked.

[@crystalamason2145]

Thank you so much!! Im just now really trying to cut the cable cord and this has helped immensely.

[@scottbenson8105]

I just bought a Roku tv and love all the channels and apps you get with Roku. I’m able to watch tv shows that I haven’t been able to watch in years now

[@viviandibrell849]

I just got my Roku about a week ago and this is very helpful! I cut the cord and I’m saving myself over $100 a month from cable.

[@shannonbales9148]

We're saving $146 a month getting rid of Spectrum.

[@Pattys1967]

We got rid of cable a few years ago,so finding out I have this on here is amazing,I’m def loving it too

[@bills.1390]

@@shannonbales9148 : The quality of streaming is not as sharp as cable tv, do you care about that ? Just asking because I am on the fence about cutting the cable myself, but I compared video quality of streaming to cable and it is not as good as cable because many of the streaming channels only stream in 720 pixels instead of 1080 like cable does.

[@westsparks6844]

@@bills.1390 for $150 A month savings I could care less about the pic quality.

[@MannyTwice]

​@@westsparks6844 😂😂😂 fact

[@jillwestra9864]

Glad to see you’re still here! I like the new format. Thanks for the information.

[@marykjones4084]

Thanks! I received a Roku stick for Christmas but have yet to use it. Your show took away the intimidation I faced. I wrote those down and already have selected my first choices.

[@maggiemay8622]

You need to hook that roku up!! It’s great, so easy to use 👍🏼

[@jeremyhopwood5822]

Tubi is Netflix with commercials!

[@cnorton554]

Thanks for the info. I just got a Roku and this video is a big help in utilizing the freebies

[@brendaheisner6085]

I love my roku. I have all of those apps, plus more. I agree the roku is a better setup than fire stick. I also have an antenna to get local channels. I do not pay for cable tv!

[@vernicerainey6349]

What the name of Antenna got to get your local channels i am looking for a good one

[@brendaheisner6085]

@@vernicerainey6349 Clear Stream is the name of our antenna.

[@jeffbowley7534]

How local? I need one with about a 100 miles 'cause that's how far away II am from the affiliates I want.

[@lindahill1199]

I bought a firestick 4 and I love it so far. Easy setup.

[@suearredondo]

So appreciate your Roku knowledge! I'll be back for more as I continue along with my Roku TV.

[@tomithot261]

Just found you ... thanks for the tips. My Roku has been a mystery, and friends have had to tutor me. Your info was excellent ... will check out your other vids.

[@marlyndataylor2925]

This is a great review that I really needed to expand the possibilities which I don’t need to pay for.Thanks!

[@adelaferreira4575]

I have watch your video on 10 free roku apps twice ,thank you so much ! Very clear and useful for a first timer !

[@charlesjohnston1506]

I've had my Roku for months but had no idea about all this content! Thanks for putting it out there.

[@debbierhode6291]

We just noticed the STIRR channel. We love Roku. We have 4 Roku tvs and one add on for our RV!

[@douglasjackson9058]

This was fantastic information,thankyou!

[@rosemoore5364]

Thanks. I had no idea you could download your movies and music to plex. If possible, can you make a video on how to do that? That is a very cool feature and I can get the box with old CD's out of my garage and listen to them again.

[@brenharris6214]

Oh boy are we getting some great information! I am surely going to relearn my roku tv and using it better , thanks so much!

[@latonyahamilton9172]

Thanks for that info it was very helpful 😊

[@nigelcaughey2119]

I am looking to cut the chord soon, this video has been outstanding in explaining the whole Roku thing. I seems a lot better than fire stick. Your tip about downloading DVD s etc to plex would mean my wife could watch all her films again. A video on how to do that would be greatly appreciated. Liked and subscribed and saved this video to watch later, so I can review it again later.

[@bjworksit1174]

So glad you walked through Roku’s apps. You unlocked the mystery!

[@Heidi-Beth]

Wish I knew how to navigate like you do. I'll have to take the time to figure it out. Thanks!

[@debkenn123]

Love this info. Thanks so much

[@susane4078]

Thank you so much! New to streaming (last week) and this was so helpful. Why did we hesitate to stream for so long?? This is terrific.

[@vernhanna4399]

Feeling the same way

[@driftin6963]

I know right, i cut cable 3 years ago and Have Never Looked Back--streaming is Awesome lol

[@oztrich24]

Fear of the unknown. I'm so glad to be free of all those darn commercials!

[@gailjohnson5950]

Tubi channel is great if you hate commercials, and it does have a lot of shows and movies that others don't. There is also a classic category, which I love because I'm a big fan of old films. As for commercials, there is usually one at the start of the feature then 1-2 once or twice throughout. They are very short. Less than 30 sec. Roku channel, filmrise seem to pepper 5 in a row several times through a movie. It gets annoying. Don't be afraid, jump in there! I cut the cable 8-10 years ago and never looked back! @@oztrich24

[@tonic.-repoza5994]

Awesome feedback 👍 thanks for the assistance

[@johnrapp1116]

These are fantastic tips!

[@joeb4494]

Very informative presentation. Gave me lots of information to work with. Thank you 😊

[@user-ml3mt6sf4w]

Very informative

[@mccarthyd6603]

Awesome video....just subbed👍 Do you know how to set up a favorite list on Tubi with live channels like I am able to on Pluto? I sent them an email and they have not responded back...you can do this with movies not live tv. I don't want to have to scroll up and down the entire guide for the 6-8 channels I watch everytime. Thanks in advance for the response.

[@mauricebethel8563]

I didn't realize just how tuned-in I was. Thank you for sharing.

[@anthonytimoteo846]

Thank you. I am new to Roku and your video was very helpful.

[@stowie7733]

Brand new to Roku so this is extremely valuable to me. Thanks for all the information and I’m sure I’ll be back to watch it again…and yes, I subscribed!

[@stevenblakesley]

The free content on the Roku Channel is incredible. I was always a Pluto believer but Roku Channel has stepped up big time

[@camdendeforge4868]

Roku is adding 11 new live channels next month from Warner brothers, which will show HBO, HGTV and Discovery content. They also just licensed 2,000 hours of on-demand content from Warner brothers too.

[@me4654]

They don't normally put what year a series or movie came out! I don't watch old movies unless there black and white ❣️

[@jamesries5534]

Another APP I like is 'Movieland TV." NO commercials/ADS, at least on my TV. #1 in my book because of the movies I like.

[@susanharris8626]

What a shame youre missing Cinemascope and Technicolor. Fantastic films

[@scottdunn2178]

@@susanharris8626 I just want to be able to watch old 60's and 70's TV shows and movies... I could care less about any of this new garbage.

[@JimBailey]

Very informative. Thank you so much. :)

[@GolDreadLocks]

This is THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE info about Roku channels that I have found, so far! You answered most of my questions as a brand new Roku user! Thank you!!

[@jayowhydee2831]

Very useful information, thank you.

[@davidclark8156]

I had my Roku for 4 years and have no complaints

[@jeffmcentire3779]

OK, Craig V2, you had me at Tubi. I like Tubi.

[@snippyJ]

Tubi is my go-to unless I'm watching KZbin stuff.

[@netoroginal6707]

Please, sir, I want to download the application for playing channels on IBTV, please. Can you make a video explaining how to download the application?

[@MundaneGray]

This is very helpful and informative video. I was vaguely aware of most of these apps, but I didn't understand what they were or how they worked. You have educated me. I'm particularly interested in giving Plex a try. Thank you. But I have one complaint. Please stop saying, at the beginning of EVERY segment, that you're not going to spend a lot of time on it. It's unnecessary, and the repetition becomes irritating. Just spend the amount of time you want to spend on each topic. Don't worry about whether a few viewers might get impatient. They can use the fast forward button if they need to.

[@jamofv.]

I’ve had Roku since 2013 so pretty much since it came out and it’s 100% my favorite streaming stick thingy

[@hvdesai]

Thanks for sharing.

[@wayneclu91]

Greatvideo I dropped Cable/Dish/Direct TV some time ago last time I look I believe there is some 5000 channels from A to Z So if someone does not find a movie or live tv some where then they really do not want to watch.

[@lhite8363]

Thank you This video helped a lot.

[@sonyaschaller7392]

Thanks for the information 👍 very helpful

[@user-gx4ry6ys7z]

Hello,Do you have a Roku channels or are you considering creating one?

[@nightwolf1963]

Thanks for the information

[@dgr3756]

Craig.. Great video and discussion, thanks.. -dgr

[@jeaniethomas2038]

Very helpful ty

[@TerrySprey]

Thanks for the info new subscriber

[@nancyingram966]

I was just given a Roku thingy and have to clue what to do with it. I see a lot of possibilities with here, but no dang clue how to do anything on ROKU. Got a video for the "Roku Virgin"? I do watch a lot of KZbin on my laptop, DIYs, sewing, crafts, etc. Thanks for this one, it gives me some idea of what Roku is about.

[@deniseg8312]

Search KZbin for cord cutters news 101

[@virginia_in_the_rearview]

Great information!

[@jupru220]

Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot from this video.

[@user-zw1ds1jy2b]

What video I'm trying to look for it I can't find it

[@millyroberts-mn6cc]

Great tutorial I am new here thank you so much

[@consuelomedina810]

I am getting ready to change my TV -- very expensive . I am 80 years old now Thank you for the clear explanation . I will ask my cable of those questions . God Bless !

[@cacloy]

Great info!

[@wopjohn]

Planning on getting a roku tv and freeing from the shackles of Comcast

[@sunilandreycak7638]

Thanks very informative

[@terrylockwood9176]

You do not upload any content to a cloud with Plex. The content stays on your PC/Server. Plex just makes it possible to stream it to your local devices or over the internet. It's more like server software

[@Deelitee]

So, in Roku you can create a Save list of movies you want to watch. They used to show you when they came up free on one of your apps. Now you have to manually go through *each* movie to check. Please tell me you know of another option or workaround to go back to the old way??? 🙏 First time viewer and enjoyed the content. Like particularly that you get right to the point! :)

[@nellynegron5445]

GREAT INFORMACION. KEEP ME UPDATED

[@beverlygray-alexander2876]

Thanks for the info it has helped me a lot. Bev

[@calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804]

I may want to point out that, as Pluto TV is owned by Paramount, a good chunk of their library consists of titles Paramount owns the rights to (not just Paramount Pictures, but also Nickelodeon, CBS, Comedy Central, etc.)

[@edschulhof6303]

Very informative video on Roku. On Black Friday, I signed up for Peacock, 99 cents a month, for 12 months.

[@oztrich24]

I do this for HBO, Starz and other really expensive subs.

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

did not know about a few of those. thanks.

[@Martin_Entertains]

It's great to have Roku built into your TV. The remote is simple and you don't have to fumble with switching HDMI inputs.

[@piman2boek364]

I have Roku sticks, a Roku Ultra, and a Roku tv. The Roku tv came with a remote that didn't have voice or a headphone jack. I bought one that can be recharged which works. The other thing is the Roku tv doesn't work the same as the stick or Ultra on some apps, specifically the Plex app. But like you said, I can switch the HDMI ports with one remote control.

[@one2112]

Really don't care for their remote, especially for live tv, you have to page through channels rather than be able to punch in the channel numbers and go directly to your choice.

[@troyasher6904]

​@one2112 scroll over to the left and put the channels you watch the most on your favorites, will save some time for you.

[@scloftin8861]

Thank you.Just got a Roku and kinda not quite ready to deal with it yet.

[@ceesparxxx]

Great list of apps 🙂. Choosing which Roku player to get is just as tricky imo. I ended up with the 4k Roku Ultra. It has a USB 3.0 port on the back, which allows me to play local media on my USB C monitor from my flash drive, and it's the only one that has a case for it to. So I can literally just stick it to the back of my portable monitor, and carry it with me wherever I go. It's basically like having a TV you can throw in a bookbag and take with you where you go lol.

[@tammyjames6114]

Just ordered my roku, haven't received it yet but looking forward to it!

[@marywelz521]

WA

[@nenemendes5268]

Greet direct, há 7 min.

[@takata98]

I have two previous Roku models, I would upgrade to this if I need a replacement down the line. The only thing I would benefit from at this point is "A rechargeable remote" and "Remote locate" Private listening I don't need. My conventional battery remote eats new batteries every two weeks, consequently I recommend using rechargeable batteries if you don't need the ULTRA.

[@namffuak]

I spent the pandemic year ripping my extensive DVD collection to disk; I now have about 7 TB of movies and TV shows available - and I haven't fired up my DVD player in almost three years. If you do this - by default you get a yellow 'folder' icon for directories and a blue 'file' icon for the video (titles are shown for both). If there is an image (jpg, gif, or png) called 'folder' in the directory, it displays in place of the yellow 'folder' icon. Images with the same name as the video will display in place of the blue 'file' icon. For example, goldfinger.png will display as the icon for goldfinger.mp4.

[@mitch868]

Thank you very much! It’s always good to know the newest features!

[@numinousdualities]

👍🏼 Thank you.

[@willierobertson4727]

Wow, Dude this was excellent. I've just begun researching ways to cut my cable. I have been with Comcast over 10 years. They just increased my bill to $224.00 per month. I have TV, internet and phone. Time to cut the cable cord. I purchased a roku express. I have been trying to learn how to use it and thanks to your review I am well on my way. BTW, can you recommend a live TV antenna for my local news channels and a way to record tv shows now that I won't have the DVR from comcast? Thanks.

[@scottelder7648]

Craig!!!! So glad to see ya back!! I’m assuming it’s not permanent, but we’ll take what we can get!!!

[@Left-handed-liberal]

The irony of watching your video, on my tv, on youtube, on my roku, telling me I should have youtube, on my roku, on my tv.

[@skyjust828]

Haystack news! I get my local PLUS my daughter's local (im in Albuquerque my daughters live in South Carolina) and my sons who lives in Houston Texas 😅

[@sunetrao]

Hi. I have a Roku fire stick but am unable to watch most of the stuff (even free) as I don’t live in the US. Is there any way I can watch at least the free stuff.

[@mikewalls684]

Great video.

[@davids.2072]

Thank you .

[@calistashotts9124]

Thank you 😊

[@joewest1972]

There's probably more folks like me that would benefit from a 3rd grade style (from square one) explanation of cable tv. I'm 71 and dont have a clue. I have Xfinity, pay 350 a month, have 3 roku devices and feel like cancelling the whole thing. Netflix, Disney +, the whole thing. It's so convoluted I dont understand where one service stops and the other begins. If I cancel Xfinity, I lose internet, maybe certain Roku things become unavailable. Point is I don't know. I don't really understand. You should do a dummies friendly basic explanation. Dont assume idiots like me understand any of it.

[@kq2799]

Tell xfinity that you want to keep the internet and get rid of the rest of the garbage they are selling you. Roku is all you need with the internet,

[@joewest2560]

@@kq2799 thank you for the reply do you believe that people who keep TV have a faster internet and when you cancel TV service your internet speed will go down

[@kq2799]

@@joewest2560 I think the internet stays the same speed. You can try it and if you don't like it you can always go back...

[@lindahill1199]

@joewest2560 I was paying $323 monthly and went with FIOS internet for $48 monthly. Faster speed, no overage, no contract, cheaper & faster than comcast. 1g was more money - i went with the 500 plan coz theres 3 of us..but even if I go over it's unlimited. I did lose my home phone tho. Comcast had me on hold for 1hr54min yesterday to cancel my service. But I hung in there! $275 is alot of savings. I am so thrilled to get that bill off my shoulders. Btw, I'm 71 too and I know you can do it!

[@donnalarson7805]

Is there a way to watch history channel with roku but no cable provider? I have the channel but to watch history channel they ask you to sign in with your cable provider.

[@marciclark8266]

I used to love The Last Starfighter 😊

[@barbaracarlson1331]

We have Roku and will be checking out more free!

[@slr559]

Thank you. Do I need to be paying anything?

[@ritagoodhead205]

Thank you

[@lancemiller4647]

I now cast more and more due to Roku app force feeding way to many commericials. Even this podcast required me to watch several commericals before I could view it but on my notebook via youtube I was not forced to watch any commercials first. I don't know if KZbin required Roku to broadcast more commercials or if it's just Roku being way to greedy but whatever the case find I myself using KZbin on Roku less and less.. Makes me wonder just how much Roku is overly force feeding commercials in other apps they host..

[@cindymc4031]

Do you know if Roku supports the Knowledge network channel for free? Also, is there an ABC, NBC, CBC gem app to stream, or a way to figure that out before I jump on the ROKU wagon?

[@timothyjett8950]

Nice Video...I'm a Tubi Nut😂I Have Peacock And Pluto But Never Really Looked Into Pluto That Much And As For Your Bottom Free Roku TV Apps I Will Definitely Check Them Out!!!Thanks Again!!!FYI-We All LOVE Free Stuff,Whether We're Rich,Comfortable Or Poor So...If It's Free It's For Me Works For Everyone!!!💪🏾🎧🎬📺🖥💻📷🔍Your Video Was Very Informative And Also Entertaining,Not Boring As Some Can Be!!! #KeepDoinYourThing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@zjdarrah]

You forgot the OG Crackle! Lol I only bring them up because I remember it before any of the other free ones came out.

[@oztrich24]

Gosh, Crackle has been around since you had to download apps and load them to your Roku box.😂😂

[@lindahill1199]

I'm going to search for it too.

[@Pattys1967]

Ok,so I’m blown away from this awsome bit of info you served up here for us.thank you soooo much.I’ve had Roku tv for about 3 years and I never ever even knew I had live tv on it,wow I’m totally blown away,so new subscriber and loved this video,for sure

[@georgekish3462]

The new roku have a breaker button in the back. It pops out often and needs to get reset. I use the tip of a pen to reset it. It shouldn't pop at all.

[@maggiegarber246]

I bought a lower end Roku years ago and I wonder if I should replace it with a newer one.

[@oztrich24]

Yes, there's much more available with the newer Rokus.

[@ericgreydad1]

Been to Tubi & Pluto a few times on my TCL ROKU TV , but that was an interesting way of looking at All the free apps!1😂😂

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I just purchased my first smart tv. It's a Roku tv. How do I get prime-time movies from ABC & NBC for free? Also, how do I download these apps to my TV? I can not find Amazon Prime either. How do I find Amazon Prime? Thumbs up to your videos. Thank you.

[@deniseg8312]

Can add an antenna to access for free or subscribe to a paid streaming service.

[@getch1]

I'm new to streaminng and would like to know where to to find the TODAY SHOW AT 7 am Monday thru Friday , thank you

[@WillNolte]

Peacock really isn't free anymore at all.

[@1cosmocat]

Great info now that I've totally cut the cord

[@tedc6694]

Great content. Education and entertaining. If I could change one thing it would be to edit out the habitual "yeah". It gets a little, yeah, excessive. Not so much I'm not gonna subscribe for at least awhile though. Good video

[@alfcalleja2462]

I can't find anything of what you mentioned on ROKU in Australia, only PLEX and TUBI.