Top 10 FREE Roku Apps in 2024 - EVERY Roku Should Have

[@SteveDOES]

Thanks for checking out this video. I hope it helped you save money! Here's the Roku Playlist - bit.ly/3TS04Ey

[@charlespratt8663]

Roku is the king of free programming. I cut the cable a year ago, get 5 local channels OTA and a huge amount of free streaming services. I save over $100 a month and don't miss cable .

[@Squishmallows24]

We are gonna make a full circle when it comes to cable lol. I paid around 230 for cable and internet. Then a few years back I decided to just stay with internet and remove cable. Internet now is around $120 but plus Disney, max, Hulu, paramount, peacock, Netflix I’m paying around $190 🤦‍♂️

[@debbieferreira8755]

Same

[@raychii7361]

​@@Squishmallows24why do you need all those services?

[@walkinlight3380]

I absolutely love my Roku stick! I found that if you do a search for something, it will tell you which app has it so you don’t have to search each app. My husband loves hunting shows and the hunting and fishing channels are great too.

[@josephfrechette9916]

Unfortunately the search dosent cover every app. For example I subscribe to one of the foreign TV services. A lot of times search will say its only available to by off Amazon or Apple TV. But it dosent mention its free on the foreign app.

[@stevenslouber4947]

I have noticed some of the free Roku apps that provide free entertainment will freeze in the middle of a movie, documentary, etc. Sometimes it will cause the Roku to reset itself and come back on to the main screen you see when you first turn it on for the day. Others, it will stay frozen and I have to unplug it and plug it back in. So beware of that. Some of the free options will ruin what you are watching by throwing ads every three minutes. I get that free needs to be supported somehow but every three minutes is a pain in the a**. Beware of that too.

[@dean-ph2ww]

I just bought the Roku Express package at Walgreen's for $29. I have a 2008 37" Toshiba flat panel and I'm truly amazed at how improved my TV picture is. I feel like I have a new TV. I'm slso enjoying the mirroring app for reading e-books and I can also have my KZbin premium music account transferred to my tv and of course it has much better sound than my smart phone. I'm very happy with my new set up.

[@EricCarter-cw7nz]

I am a kid of the 50,60,s generation and I love the looking back to Old TV and Talk Shows .😊

[@kensolar69]

Freevee and Tubi are the ones I use the most. Both have a really large selection.

[@daveswanson5350]

ADS ADS ADS ADS no new stuff

[@michaelcrippen3733]

Better then paying as much as 22.99

[@daveswanson5350]

@@michaelcrippen3733 or i heard get amazon cube stick whatever sideload get everything made new or old for the one time cost of the streaming device and roku sucks

[@texasgina]

I’ve had TUBI for several years. I love it

[@gmatt2498]

Yeah roku is the way to go! I have a tv roku in my living room tons of free stuff I can't even watch it all lol. 😂👍👍👍

[@alanvallazza9781]

The movie options in Roku channel are iffy. It used to be better we're talking just strictly the channels. On demand is probably better. Depends on what you want but looking at it and comparing it to Pluto TV... Pluto TV has done better content. What I think Roku excelled in the movie area is a lot of TV movies and also classic movie channels. But for some reason they lost the '70s channel they had when the channel rebranded. That's why Pluto TV is better because they got a '70s Channel. The classic movie channel is mostly from 30s to '60s. If they started adding '70s content I didn't notice. And I also don't know if the classic movie channels would ever do silent movies. I would venture to say they don't. But I like silent comedies.

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

im getting rid of hulu garbage on the 1st. Its up to $81 and all race commercials

[@sierragoodenough0713]

It does depend on the bundle you get every price is different. Next month I'm going to be getting the Hulu, Disney+ bundle.

[@Chloe-th2lg]

@@sierragoodenough0713, Beware of those bundles. Starting out they are great price but In 6 months the price will go up and continue to go up every year. They are as bad as cable. 😢

[@darkchocolategirl51]

I wasn't aware that Roku and these features. Thanks for the content.

[@ArturoEspinosaAldama]

I just got a Roku Express for a legacy full-hd plasma TV. This Roku thing is so solid.

[@Robintat2]

I believe Amazon is canceling Freevee and they're a little loose with the 2 day delivery these days. 😂

[@jessicasuzanne___]

Noo 😭 I’m gonna miss using Freevee ☹️

[@frybry01]

TOO MANY ADS on freevee. I use freevee only as a referrence, when I find a show on freevee I want to watch, I use roku search to find it on a different channel with less ads.

[@loisrussell3649]

Well they've lost judy justice to actual tv and I bet she was one hell of a moneymaker...

[@Squishmallows24]

Pluto is my go to app when I just wanna relax lol I don’t watch movies on it because I hate ads for movies but it has all the old shows I like to watch like threes company, mammas house and judge Judy to name a few

[@DaveThundercloud]

I cut the Cord from cable cause I'm broke and poor !I love ROKU!!

[@rosmarshall]

I get Paramount+ free with Walmart+

[@salenciasmith]

I do too love it

[@mike245401]

​@@salenciasmith How does this work? Thanks 😊

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

You subscribe to a year of Wal-Mart+ and get paramount free. Not sure if they offer it for month to month

[@TechDoctorUK]

Personally, I find the Amazon Fire TV devices to be a lot more versatile. Not only can you install all of the apps available for Roku, you can sideload pretty much any compatible Android APP. If someone is looking for the largest library of Movie / TV Shows / Live TV apps, then Firestick /Fire TV is light years ahead of the Roku devices IMO.

[@mikeford4089]

Can you install a web browser? Doesn't make sense that you can't get a web browser for Roku TV.

[@jean-marclacoste3647]

DuckDuckGo for $4.99 ,on the Roku apps store .​@@mikeford4089

[@kelliwathen6239]

Can I get my local channels? ABC, CBS, NBC, fox, PBS, etc. please let me know.

[@mjc3502]

I have a question. I have a roku 2. It's about 9 or 10yrs old. I have been experiencing issue over the last 6 months, and it's worse now. I have to restart daily, or it skips, bad. When I watch KZbin, and I pause or attempt to fast forward, it will skip bad and take a few seconds to stop. Do these wear out, and should I purchase a new unit? Nothing I do or have read has fixed it. Thanks..

[@DouceVipere]

When my Roku starts skipping I always unplug the TV (in your case, should be your device) and leave it off for about 10 minutes. Then plug it again. When I remember, I leave it off electricity overnight, at least once a week.

[@mjc3502]

@@DouceVipere thanks. I bought a new one today. Problem solved. Lol

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Yeah, 9-10 years old is out of date unfortunately in tech time. I had to replace one of my Rokus about 4or so years ago. There were a lot of issues too. Like you, bought a new one and problem solved 🤭

[@martadalmau841]

I probably have to buy an antenna, I am in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and Roku doesn’t provide for local channels unless I have an antenna.

[@Ed-xt5rr]

Have 6 Roku tvs, love it.

[@MicheleOzuna-nz9oj]

Do you need 6 roku’s for those tv’s?

[@MSPLDOVE-zo9xu]

how do you set up a roku tv 37"? does the tv need an antenna. my dad

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

No antenna needed. Just an HDMI cord to the tv (depending on the roku u have). Then the cord into an outlet. Set it up and ur good to go. You can look up the different rokus and how to set it up once u choose and buy one

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Now, the tv itself may need an antenna if he wants to watch regular tv. Just read the instructions or look up ur tv online

[@cgreen6369]

I just got Roku because LG TVs dont have the Kanopy app: Free and amazing content from your library. Theyhave a wide range of films, some that you would have to pay for on other services. AND no ads!!!Requires a subscription to your local library .

[@kennethkuehnl2588]

Hi my question: If I have the Roku app on my tablet does that mean I have an up-to-date Roku software? TY.

[@DouceVipere]

Roku on your tablet will be updated but not your tv.

[@kathleenoconnor8155]

I have a handicapped woman that I care for and I just got her a Roku tv and the internet. Is there any channel that basiclly has religious content? She watches tubi at the moment, but is there any specific ones I can go to to set up programs for her?

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Film rise faith is free. U can look into: the Christian movie channel, redeem tv. The last two I've never tried but you,can also look into creating her a watch list or two on KZbin. Now, if she has the budger, maybe hallmark movies now, hallmark tv, and/or UP faith and family. My mom used to love hallmark movies. she can look thru tubi for faith based movies I believe . it has ads too but its free

[@josephfrechette9916]

There are currently about 200 apps under the faith based section of the channel store.

[@pjcardone164]

I just purchased and installed Roku 4K plus. I don’t know nothing about how to navigate this so I am appreciating your videos. Initially, I want to delete the programs that are coming up on my screen and replace them with some of the things that I prefer watching, but I don’t know how to add and subtract if you understand what I’m sayingto make what I want to watch part of my own home screen. Do you have a video for this. I know it’s pretty basic but this is all new to me and it’s not like the fire stick that I just removed.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

anyone still supporting Disney needs to re-evaluate

[@KaquolMeliReno]

Why?

[@MC-zm7ny]

I love Disney! I will always watch and support

[@christinemcfarland8937]

I watch all the Disney movies I love without supporting Disney through the Cinehut app. You can't get the app for tv, but you can get it for your phone and cast it to your tv. Not just Disney but Netflix, Hulu, etc... I pay 4.99 a month for premium, and there are very few movies or programs I haven't been able to find on there. Even some you can't find anywhere else.

[@naptime43x]

does roku have more/different app and channel options than say chromecast or samsung tv? from what i can tell there are some minor differences between the later two, but i havent tried roku yet. also are the local 'live' news channels actually local live channels or some weird version of them?

[@pjcardone164]

How do we install so that they become part of the choices they come up?

[@stanbriddes2993]

Thanks for the Video, full of great info !!!

[@madaknight5792]

I just bought a ROKU LE at Walmart. I've been told by multiple ppl thar I can get FOX NEWS CHANNEL. No, I All I get is the HIGHLIGHTS they want me to see. CNN, MSNBC, OAN, FOX LIVE are all available and free but not FNC. Must have cable to get it. What am I missing??? I could use some help...not sure where to get help.

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

I do believe FNC is solely a cable based station

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Do I need a smart tv to use the Roku?

[@ben.knapp9]

No, but you will need a tv that has at least 1 HDMI port. Any TV made since 2000 should be compatible. As long as it’s not super old, you will be fine. An HDMI port looks like a funky trapezoid.

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

@@ben.knapp9 Thank you

[@DeeGross-hb8oe]

How do I set this up?I have a Roku autra On a sony t v. How do I get into my roku with my phone as a remote control

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

There are videos for that. And it should've come with instructions

[@rayrizzol]

I have prime video and anything that’s in prime is free if it’s not in prime, you have to pay for it.

[@margaretpeters8354]

Question: My Roku tv has no Antenna icon. It has the USB port to attach an antenna. Any ideas on why? I want to use my antenna.

[@StephanieForbes-x5m]

I have an android tv Google assistant the only thing sucks on that u need the remote to disable Google assistant

[@ohiograndma8655]

What about live news stations instead of clips. Thank you

[@SteveDOES]

The Roku Live TV channel should provide that for you.

[@nonelost1]

@@SteveDOES does that explain why my TCL Roku TV would not receive live TV when I hooked up my rabbit ears antenna?

[@nathanscearce9256]

"NewsON" -Live. Local news . Nationwide. Is the app. I use , for local news. It's also FREE !

[@madaknight5792]

@SteveDOES I'm unable to get FOX NEWS CHANNEL LIVE. Multiple ppl tell me I can. I have followed the info. All i get is highlights that FNC allows. I have ROKU LE. Needs cable to get the FNC LIVE...What's up with that? How can I get help? CNN, MSNBC, OAN, FOX LIVE NOW. But no FNC.

[@josephfrechette9916]

Search for your local news channel on the home screen. A lot of local news now have dedicated apps.

[@MoonbeameSmith]

is there anything from Canada? or UK or Australia ?

[@usmclee65]

Thanks for all the info!

[@texasgina]

Pluto is one of my favorites

[@stephenfarrell6794]

I get Max for free through my AT&T Gigabit service.

[@SteveDOES]

Oh, maybe that's how I'm getting it too.

[@imonnights]

Don't forget Wutang for the old Kungfu movies..

[@alexm20112012]

Thanks Great bideo

[@Gmen2487]

Roku does let you download Google TV, fire TV, Twitch ir any social media apps. No browser either.

[@michaelcrippen3733]

I get Netflix and apple plus free with t-moble

[@jandelong5063]

KZbin app is messed up on my Roku stick. And also PBS had the nerve to ask for $59 up front, so I moved that one off my tv. I really want the KZbin, but so many problems trying to get it to work.

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

You can get a new one for 20.00 no need to pay more if u can't/don't want to. I had extra money almost 2 weeks ago so i was able to buy a new smart tv (Gave my son mine bc his broke) but you don't need to that. Just get the 20.00 one when u can.

[@absisflying]

Every movies & shows you have free in US are only available via premium in UK. But no tubi, HBO max etc.

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Try to find videos specifically catered to the UK 🙂

[@catherineBasten]

T mobile you get netflix with adds for free

[@MSPLDOVE-zo9xu]

He does not have the paper work that comes w tv. he misplaced them. he is 87yo. can you help

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Sometimes you can find the manuals online. Try to get the name of the tv and see if you can get the toll free number to see if they have a PDF online. Especially a printable one

[@t.k.morris]

Do you think that Roku is better than Amazon Fire TV Stick? How many gb of ram memory does the Roku Streaming Stick 4K have?

[@ecwnikos]

love my rpku devbice soo much free stuff i cant watch it all.

[@adamplona9438]

I really like the free features on ROKU... great so far.... one thing that is a problem. Not sure if it's just me or my laptop cpu.... I plugged in a HDMI cable to the tv/laptop. The ROKU tv is brand new...not outdated. The laptop is older but, I went to the control panel and went to settings.... trying to use the ROKU tv as a secondary "big' screen for the laptop. The laptop see's the tv... it's on there as a secondary, and the mouse pointer can now go to the right and off the screen as most "dual" monitor setups work. The ROKU tv does not work with it. why??? Why have a "computer" or HDMI channel (setting) on the TV.... just for playstations and xbox's?? I feel hacked.

[@jimbritttn]

with Windows 11 hit "WINDOWS KEY" and "K" and you can stream wirelessly

[@rap34961]

I want to get Roku, what actual system does everyone recommend?....4K, Ultra, Or which other one?

[@jimbritttn]

Amazon's "2-day" shipping is now "10-day" shipping

[@sparks8934]

I love Roku

[@chuckknill525]

T-Mobile gives you Netflix for free

[@RhondaBowman]

That and Hulu

[@blessedmommy777]

How do you get it thru T Mobile

[@lizzypooh3536]

Is that with internet or phone service?

[@lizzypooh3536]

​@blessedmommy777 yes because I don't have any of it free!

[@robloxiamgood7254]

T mobile offers Netflix, Apple TV plus and Hulu is for only 6 months.

[@grandmajane2593]

It seems to be all old stuff. I wanted to watch my soaps (Young & Restless) but all I could find was a couple of years old episodes. I'm really disappointed in my purchase of Roku.

[@timhenry6614]

When is freevee coming to canada

[@EricCarter-cw7nz]

I have the old Roku streamer it froze up.Keep telling me to go on the website to but nothing happens.

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

If its outdated u may need to get another one. I had to several years ago. Because it was outdated

[@Knightryda11]

T-Mobile has nextlix now it have Hulu too and Apple TV ithink

[@danabelden4492]

I get Paramount+ Because of the having walmart plus

[@boscodog9289]

I love my Roku. My only complaint is that I can't watch a live NFL game for free.

[@debbieferreira8755]

I love roku better than the firestick

[@cedricmyles9122]

This meeting reminds me of a Saturday Night Live skit.

[@poppalouiswiggington]

did you say prime members watch all there movies free

[@ariespat]

I have roku and goggle. I love google tv more. More free channels then Roku.

[@BruceDavis2301]

Most of those shows/movies are old not live

[@RichMiller]

You failed to say all these are also available on the Firestick!

[@MindyTaylor-uk1kv]

I believe that is due to the fact that the topic of content is “the top 10 Roku free channels”. There would also be assistance on Firestick if needed. This however is Roku. Best if luck! 🍀

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Because he was talking about ROKU

[@RichMiller]

@@ChaptersAndScreens I realize that, Bridget but this is presented as being exclusive to Roku which is Not True.

[@maryforman9940]

How do you remove apps you no longer want can you make a video of that how to remove

[@thistlemoon1]

Hit the star button and scroll to remove channel

[@wls64]

Walmart Plus subscription gives you free Paramount Plus 👍

[@ridingtheweaverwave4493]

ABC app?

[@devilleman92]

Stop 1:19 1:21

[@grog5564]

Roku where you forget if you are watching a show or endless adds.

[@rebornsweetie5949]

My Pluto is off my Roku

[@williamzeisset8868]

I can stream Disney Plus Basic on my Spectrum Account

[@MomIrregardless]

please just stop saying 'free' when you mean 'ad supported'......say it like it is, AD SUPPORTED thanks

[@rubenesparza2151]

That's how it was with cable.... These apps are in fact free. If you don't want ads then pay the fees to get rid of them.

[@InspirationalTreeGarden-oc9pg]

I've been stuck with a ruko TV. And that's fine. But I have lost over the air local stations. I refuse to give a single cent or my name to a TV. How can I see my local bunny ears stuff. Or should I invest in a sledge hammer 🔨

[@thistlemoon1]

Attach an antenna to the tv and point it in the direction of the closest big city

[@InspirationalTreeGarden-oc9pg]

@@thistlemoon1 thanks I live smack dab in the middle of NYC. I've been playing around with it, now I have everything except pbs and abc.

[@ToJoMayer]

This and most info channels move sooooooooo fast I just give up many times.

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

Tap video, gear shift, video speed & u can tap a slower speed. Or, you can pause the video as needed

[@valyndaturner9561]

T-Mobile gives Netflix and Apple Tv

[@417cycleguy]

Not Netflix. Unless it’s just recent

[@valyndaturner9561]

@417cycleguy Before I left Tmobile 4 months ago, I had netflix and apple TV. I did have a premium package.

[@tammierichardson5740]

They adding Hulu Jan 24th too

[@astralisoffthechain8588]

​@417cycleguy they started giving Netflix over 2 years ago.

[@BruceDavis2301]

Commercials are the same as well

[@nikosaek781]

spectrum disney plus free with sub.

[@michaelwilson4829]

T-Mobile has been offering Apple TV.

[@yazz065]

Only for 3 months free

[@zolalee6830]

im not watching anything with ads. period.

[@ChaptersAndScreens]

That’s your right to do so. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@djsskyvision]

Sorry going to stick with my Nvidia Shield my downloader codes no issues for over five years, all movies all TV shows all live sports,FREE😅

[@antoniece91]

T-Mobile has 🍎 tv free

[@EricCarter-cw7nz]

If you know MrBeast help I need a Roku TV, I am in the stone age with my TV.

[@joshuapowell1868]

Vhs movies doesn't have to be updated at all everything proven people people keep there mode switch clean out like they should people will never have playing problem's at all with there VCR players everything proven online

[@asiaroman1973]

I get Max free with Cricket.

[@charlesrose3303]

Im with t mobile and they bought my house

[@knightone57]

No not everyone likes those talk shows

[@sholly6]

I get free peacock from Xfinity’s

[@lindabradford9591]

Is it free with just their internet, if you know?

[@EricCarter-cw7nz]

Problem is I have a LED TV: Nothing.

[@macattack5340]

Disney+ is crap, woke

[@adamsgarage101]

I get free Hulu with my T-Mobile plan

[@lydiagonzales4609]

T-mobile is Netflix

[@melindablair1618]

Yeah,if you can afford Internet,they are great.

[@josephaxe1]

No help at all I know I have all that tell me something I don’t know.

[@robinburch3353]

teen mobile we get netflix for free

[@MomIrregardless]

i dont consider content 'free' if it has 'ads/commercials'....i just wont watch. no thanks

[@Mixwell1983]

Well regardless of what you consider they are free by definition in that you're paying $0 for the services.

[@CC..Jeremiah9_24]

T-Mobile has free Netflix