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Fandango at Home vs Xumo Play
Fandango at Home leads on 2 checks, Xumo Play on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFandango at Home · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFandango at Home · 2 of 5
Fandango at Home scores higher on our rubric for free movie streaming services: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Fandango at Home offers account required; Xumo Play doesn't publish it. Fandango at Home offers parental controls; Xumo Play doesn't publish it.
Fandango at Home is the better fit for viewers who also rent or buy movies. Xumo Play is the better fit for viewers who want a wide free channel lineup.
- Fandango at Home fits best
Viewers who also rent or buy movies
- Xumo Play fits best
Viewers who want a wide free channel lineup
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Side by side
| Feature | Fandango at Home 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Xumo Play 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Free Movie Streaming Services | #8 in Free Movie Streaming Services |
| Best for | Viewers who also rent or buy movies | Viewers who want a wide free channel lineup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Fandango at Home 2/5 · Xumo Play 0/5 | ||
| Live movie channels | Not published | Not published |
| Offline downloads | — | Not published |
| Account required | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Parental controls | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Paid upgrade available | — | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Web; iOS; iPadOS; Apple TV; Android; streaming players; smart TVs; game consoles | Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick, Android mobile/tablets, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast, desktop browser, Hisense Smart TV, iPhone/iPad, Rogers and Shaw Ignite boxes, Roku TV/Streaming Sticks, Samsung TV, Sky Glass/Stream (UK), Sony Smart TV, VIZIO SmartCast, Xfinity X1/Flex, Xumo Stream Box, Xumo TV |
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| Our verdict | Fandango at Home combines free, ad-supported movies and TV shows with a storefront for renting or buying other titles. It suits viewers who want free viewing alongside the option to pay for specific titles, rather than a service focused… Read the review → |
Xumo Play combines live streaming channels with on-demand movies and television in a free, ad-supported service. It is aimed at viewers who want a broad lineup without a subscription or login, and its channel favorites feature gives… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fandango at Home — where it wins
- Offers free, ad-supported movies and TV shows alongside rentals and purchases
- Kids mode includes parental controls
- Purchased titles can be downloaded on iOS and streamed on participating platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free-streaming titles are not available for offline download
- Free viewing includes limited commercials
- Playback features and availability vary by device
Xumo Play — where it wins
- Offers 350+ live channels across news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle
- Includes on-demand movies and television titles at no subscription cost
- Supports a broad range of TVs, streaming devices, phones, and browsers
Where it doesn't
- Programming is ad-supported
- Sports is a limited focus
- Availability is centered on the United States, with limited access elsewhere
- Fandango at Home8.7/10 · Free plan
Free ad-supported streaming sits alongside rentals, purchases, and a digital library.
Try Fandango at HomeFull verdict → - Xumo Play8.5/10 · Free plan
A free streaming service with 350+ live channels plus on-demand movies and TV.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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