By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies
Overview
Entertainment
WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC
Free
May 23, 2023
$2.49 - $229.99 per item
No
In-App Purchases
Feb 25, 2026
Features
The most talked about shows and movies featuring the worlds of HBO, the DC Universe, Adult Swim, A24, and beyond.
With HBO Max you'll get:
The most talked about shows and movies featuring the worlds of HBO, the DC Universe, Adult Swim, A24, and beyond. With HBO Max you'll get:
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Ratings breakdown
5,170,000 reviewsData Safety
- This app may share these data types with third parties Location, Personal info and 2 others
- This app may collect these data types Location, Personal info and 4 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can request that data be deleted
Permissions
- approximate location (network-based)
- precise location (GPS and network-based)
- read the contents of your USB storage
- modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- read the contents of your USB storage
- modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- view Wi-Fi connections
- view network connections
- full network access
- run at startup
- prevent device from sleeping
Developer contact
Name
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Address
230 Park Ave S New York, NY 10003 United States
Website
https://help.max.comPhone
+1 855-442-6629
Support
support@hbomax.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies free to download? high
Yes. The app metadata lists HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies as free, with in-app purchases $2.49 - $229.99 per item
Source: app_metadata
What do sampled users complain about in HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies? medium
HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies has sampled complaints about intrusive ads, pop-ups, or promotional interruptions disrupting the experience. 2 sampled reviews independently mention this pattern. For example, one reviewer says: "can barely find anything worth watching. And when I do, the ads, man😒. Sitting there like, "huh, it just came back onnn"
Source: user_reviews
Is HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies worth downloading in 2026? medium
Based on 5 sampled reviews spanning February 12, 2026 to March 28, 2025, HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies has a 4.8/5 overall rating from 5.2M total reviews. Sampled reviews show 0 praised themes and 3 complaint themes. As with any app, experiences vary by device and use case.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata, ratings_data
How to Use
The most talked about shows and movies featuring the worlds of HBO, the DC Universe, Adult Swim, A24, and beyond.With HBO Max you'll get:• Access to thousands of TV shows and movies.• Exclusive, award (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Install HBO Max: Stream TV & Movies from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app and begin with the free experience to explore its core functionality.
- Review the main features described in the app listing to understand what this app offers.
- Be aware of sampled user-reported issues: the app has sampled complaints about intrusive ads, pop-ups, or promotional interruptions disrupting the experience..
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Access to thousands of TV shows and movies.
- The latest hits from HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more.
- Iconic favorite TV shows like Friends, Rick and Morty, Gossip Girl, 90 Day Fiancé, Looney Tunes, and more.
- Family-friendly entertainment for the whole household.
- Fascinating documentaries and true crime series.Features:
- Catch even more sports action with the live Multiview experience — stream up to 3 games at once during select events.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), February 12, 2026 to March 28, 2025
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Extensive library of popular shows and movies from HBO, DC, Warner Bros., and more.
Theme 'Great content library' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (1)
“Great collection of movies and shows.”Rating: 3★ February 13, 2026 15 likes - Bundled with Netflix for $10, offering good value for multiple streaming platforms.
Theme 'Good value bundle' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (1)
“I only have it because it's a $10 bundle with Netflix.”Rating: 1★ March 28, 2025 436 likes - Personalized profiles with PIN protection and kid-proof exit for family use.
Theme 'Profile management' identified in recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“My biggest complaint is the shared continue watching list.”Rating: 2★ February 24, 2026 1 likes
Cons
- Frequent and lengthy ads even on paid subscriptions, disrupting the viewing experience.
Theme 'Excessive ads' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (3)
“the ads, man😒. Sitting there like, "huh, it just came back onnn!" & realized there are ad blocks ever 5mins!”Rating: 1★ March 28, 2025 436 likes“Like all current streaming services they show ads on the less expensive subscriptions.”Rating: 3★ February 13, 2026 15 likes“The ads are annoying because we switched to streaming to get away from commercials”Rating: 2★ February 24, 2026 1 likes - App frequently crashes, buffers, or has black screen issues, making it unreliable.
Theme 'App instability' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (2)
“the app keeps crashing, the screen goes black, the audio goes in and out, and it buffers constantly.”Rating: 1★ September 13, 2024 433 likes“After the ad break, the stream went back to after the last ad break.”Rating: 3★ February 13, 2026 15 likes - Ads freeze or cause playback issues, forcing users to rewatch ads or restart shows.
Theme 'Ad-related playback issues' identified in recent_review #5
Evidence (2)
“when there's an ad that gives you a choice between 3 commercials. it plays the commerical and then freezes”Rating: 1★ February 12, 2026 11 likes“After the ad break, the stream went back to after the last ad break.”Rating: 3★ February 13, 2026 15 likes
Recent Reviews
Ethan Ryans
1★I remember when HBO would list several great shows/movies and brand new ones as well. Now when I log in, I can barely find anything worth watching. And when I do, the ads, man😒. Sitting there like, "huh, it just came back onnn!" & realized there are ad blocks ever 5mins! They're commercials at that. 3 ads each with the majority of them being a minute long. I absolutely despise this app. At this point, I only have it because it's a $10 bundle with Netflix. Glad I've multiple streaming platforms
Elyse
1★Having the same problem as in other reviews, where the app keeps crashing, the screen goes black, the audio goes in and out, and it buffers constantly. Maybe consider fixing the app when enough people are having the same issues instead of leaving "troubleshooting tips" under each review and just blaming it on the consumer? The app has always had some kind of problem as long as I've used it.
Keegan York
3★Great collection of movies and shows. Like all current streaming services they show ads on the less expensive subscriptions. I use Chromecast from my phone. I just had an ad when I was watching my new favorite show, The Pitt. After the ad break, the stream went back to after the last ad break. I went back to the part of the episode where I left off and got another ad. it was very frustrating and I don't have this issue with other apps.
Stephanie McQuirt
2★I usually use this app on my TV instead of my phone. The ads are annoying because we switched to streaming to get away from commercials which is what they are regardless of what you call them now. My biggest complaint is the shared continue watching list. No other streaming service that I have has that feature. It makes it difficult when two profiles are trying to watch the same show and I don't want to scroll through other people's shows and movies to find what I was watching.
Riley L
1★please fix the issue where when there's an ad that gives you a choice between 3 commercials. it plays the commerical and then freezes, forcing me to close the ad or wait for it to unfreeze and then backing out of my show and having to watch the ad again. I've tried clicking on all 3 ads, I've tried not clicking on it and it'll play one anyways and freeze. fix this issue and I'll change my review to 5 stars.