In a world where the wait for the bus is long, where it is normal to stand in line at the front desk of a doctor's office or to run errands, there can be nothing better than having a portable movie theater.
Imagine turning that dead time into magnificent cinematic escapades. That's where Tubi comes in, an app that turns your mobile device into a true entertainment center, offering a huge collection of movies and series at no cost.
Get the popcorn ready and choose your favorite soda, we're about to see an app in action.
A movie theater in your pocket
Tubi was born in 2014 in San Francisco, California. Its goal was to democratize access to high quality audiovisual content, without the economic barriers that often accompany other streaming services.
Since its launch, Tubi has worked to offer a diversified catalog, closing deals with major studios and distributors to keep its film library fresh and engaging.
In 2020 this mission was backed by a media giant, when the Galactic Empire, I mean, Fox Corporation acquired Tubi; giving it a further boost to its global expansion.
Discover how your portable cinema works
Using Tubi is as easy as making popcorn. You just need to sign up for a free account, or you can start browsing without registration. The interface is intuitive, with clearly defined categories and an efficient search engine.
When you select a movie or series, playback starts immediately, without the need to pay a single penny. This is made possible because Tubi is supported by commercials, which are short and less intrusive than those of traditional television. A small price to pay for unlimited, free access to an endless amount of content.
An explosion of functionalities
- Free content: Access numerous series and movies at no cost.
- Moderate commercials: The app is maintained by short and less intrusive ads than those of conventional television.
- Personalized recommendations: You will be able to watch titles suggested by an algorithm based on your preferences and habits.
- Multi Device support: Offers the possibility to start watching on one device and continue watching on another without losing progress.
- Tubi Kids section: Dedicated space for the little ones, with robust parental controls to ensure safety and proper entertainment.
- Collection of classics and independent films: Wide range of cult films and independent cinema gems.
- No registration required: You will be able to watch all the content of the platform without registering, although you will not have the functionalities that only the registered format provides.
Come with me if you want to live… a cinematic adventure
If Tubi were the Terminator, he would take you by the hand and lead you with him to prevent falling into the clutches of his enemies. Okay, seriously, Tubi's main competition includes streaming services such as Pluto TV, Crackle and IMDb TV, which also offer ad supported free content.
What sets Tubi apart from the others is its wide variety of content and categorization system. It has managed to maintain a library of more than 20,000 titles, outnumbering several paid services.
This is a great reflection of their commitment to their users and their mission to offer free access to quality entertainment.
Use the force Luke, the force of your smartphone
The requirements to enjoy Tubi are minimal, you only need a mobile device with IOS 11 or higher, or Android 4.0 or higher. A stable internet connection is also required, as Tubi does not allow downloading content to watch offline.
Hasta la vista, baby
At the end of the day, Tubi stands out as one of the largest and most accessible free streaming platforms in the world. It is ideal for those looking for quality entertainment without additional costs because it is completely free.
No matter where you are, with Tubi you will always have a movie theater in your pocket, which you can take everywhere with you. So the next time you find yourself bored in the waiting room, remember that you can make your own film festival right there with a few simple taps on your screen.
Pros:
- It is free.
- It has multiplatform support.
- No registration required.
Cons:
- Contains ads of short duration.
- Not possible to download content for offline viewing.
- It has fewer recent releases compared to other platforms.