

Here is how Hulu measures up against some of the basic features a user would want. Though Hulu claimed its download feature would offer market-leading functionality like ad support, what it has delivered is rudimentary compared to the competition. Those that can use downloads will be disappointed In other words, only half of the 30% of ad-free views – around four million of Hulu’s 28 million users – can use the download feature. are evenly split between Android and Apple. The decision to support iOS only further limits the number of people that can use the download feature. Hulu reneged on that promise, disappointing the 70% of subscribers that are signed up for the cheaper plan that includes ads. A year-and-a-half ago, the company promised to be the first streaming service to support downloads with advertising. Hulu has made two decisions that severely limit the number of people that can use the feature. Only 15% of Hulu users can download shows

Hulu’s support for download is long overdue, but its limited coverage and functionality are sure to disappoint just about every Hulu subscriber. 08 Oct, 2019 Colin Dixon 1 Comment Downloads, Hulu
