Hoopla review

Hoopla is the most versatile library app here: one sign-in with a public library card gets you movies, TV, documentaries and anime alongside audiobooks, eBooks, comics and music. Its App Store listing sums it up as no subscription and no ads, and borrowed titles return automatically, so there are never late fees. For movie night, offline downloads let you watch without data, SeasonPass borrows a whole season at once, and BingePass gives seven days of access to a premium collection with a single borrow. Kids Mode keeps browsing family-friendly. Hoopla scores 4.8 from 1.4 million ratings on the US App Store and holds Editors' Choice on Google Play. It sits below Kanopy for movies because Hoopla says borrowing limits vary by library, and you need a card from a participating library. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not stream test titles.

Who it is for

Library card holders who want new movies plus books and music in one app

Price

Free with a participating library card; no subscription and no ads.

No subscription. No ads. Just click borrow and press play.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Borrow movies, TV shows, documentaries and anime
• SeasonPass borrows a full TV season at once
• BingePass gives seven days of access to a premium collection with one borrow
• Offline downloads of borrowed titles
• Kids Mode and automatic returns with no late fees

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No ads and no subscription
• Strength: Rated 4.8 from 1.4M ratings on the US App Store
• Strength: Editors' Choice on Google Play with 5M+ downloads
• Weakness: Borrowing limits vary by library
• Weakness: Needs a card from a participating public library
• Weakness: Titles are licensed and availability can change

Key facts

• Cost: Free through your library
• App Store rating: 4.8 from 1.4M ratings
• Google Play: 4.6 stars, 220K reviews, 5M+ downloads
• Offline downloads: Yes
• Developer: Midwest Tape, LLC

Where it ranks

Hoopla is No. 7 in our Best Free Movie Streaming Apps verdict.