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Shaun Jooste

Updated 2 years ago

Chinese video streaming app

Youku is a free Chinese multimedia app that you can use to stream tons of movies and TV series. This application has a deep library that hosts 160 million videos. Here, you can find licensed movies and TV shows, original content, and even user-generated videos.

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Youku is considered the Netflix of China as they share similar features. However, unlike Netflix, which offers varied content, most of the videos in this app are Chinese-produced. Moreover, the audio and subtitles are also in Chinese. Users will also have a hard time paying for VIP shows as it needs an Alipay account.

What is Youku?

Youku is a video streaming app that allows you to watch movies and TV shows from your mobile device. As mentioned, it comes with a deep library of content, organized to help you find what you want with ease. It displays the videos by category and comes with a search tool to help you look for a title. Then, you only have to tap on the video to start streaming.

Aside from licensed movies and series, Youku also hosts documentaries and sporting events. You can even watch concerts on this platform. However, these are VIP contents that require payment for access. You also cannot download these videos, unlike the free content. Moreover, the app only accepts Alipay and WeChat for subscription payments. You cannot use your credit or debit card account, unlike Netflix and other popular online streaming services.

Youku is a streaming platform made in China. With this, expect that the majority of the content will be Chinese-produced. Not only that, but the videos will also have Chinese audio and, in most cases, Chinese subtitles. More than that, the navigation option will also be in Chinese characters. If you are not familiar with it, using the app will be difficult.

Should you download it?

All in all, Youku is an app you can download if you like Chinese video content. The app has a large library of licensed movies, TV shows, and original content for you to binge-watch. It also offers streaming of sporting events, documentaries, and concerts. Note, however, that the videos will mostly have Chinese audio and subtitles. You would have to be familiar with the language to enjoy watching it.

Shaun Jooste

With extensive experience in gaming and creative writing, he has authored novels and contributed articles and reviews on the latest titles. His career spans both publishing and content creation, combining knowledge of storytelling with hands-on analysis of games and digital media.

  • Pros

    • Over 160 million video contents
    • Streams documentaries, sports, and concerts
    • Comes with original content
    • Fast playback
  • Cons

    • Almost all content has Chinese audio
    • Only offers Chinese subtitles
    • Navigation options are in Chinese characters
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Icon of program: Youku

Youku APK for Android

  • Free
  • 4.5
    46
  • 97.2K
  • V10.2.10
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