Best Roku Alternatives
Whether you have hit a wall with Roku or just want to weigh your options, these are the best-rated Entertainment apps with the fewest complaints. Every pick below is ranked by real user reviews, not marketing.
Ranked by lowest share of negative reviews among highly rated Entertainment apps. Based on public App Store data.
Top 8 apps like Roku
Why users look for Roku alternatives
Users frequently report connectivity issues with their Roku devices, including difficulty pairing with TVs and frequent disconnections. Many complain about the app being slow, laggy, or unresponsive, especially after updates. Some also mention problems with specific features like audio streaming or third-party app integration.
Summarized from 145 recent 1-3 star reviews of Roku.
Roku alternatives: frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Roku?
Based on our weekly store data, Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies is the top-rated Entertainment app with the lowest share of negative reviews, making it the strongest Roku alternative right now. The full ranked list is above, so you can compare ratings and complaint volume before switching.
What are some apps like Roku?
Apps like Roku include Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies, TickPick: No Fee Tickets, Atom - Movie Tickets & Times and other top-rated Entertainment apps. They cover the same core use case, and the list above ranks them by how few complaints their users report.
Why do people look for Roku alternatives?
Users usually search for an alternative after hitting a recurring problem: billing surprises, missing features, crashes, or poor support. The negative-review summary below shows the specific complaints driving people away from Roku.
Are these Roku alternatives free?
Most Entertainment apps offer a free tier or trial, though many charge for full features or a subscription. Check each app's own page for its pricing and, more importantly, for the billing complaints users report before you commit.
How are these Roku alternatives ranked?
They are sorted by the lowest share of negative (1-3 star) reviews among highly rated Entertainment apps in our weekly store dataset. It rewards apps whose users are actually satisfied, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budget.