Leo smiled. He wasn't broke anymore; he was just budget-conscious. And with the free movie apps hiding in plain sight on his Xbox, he was the richest movie buff on the block.

He braced himself for a login screen. But instead, he was greeted by a vibrant menu of movie posters. Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror.

| App | Ads? | Account needed? | Best for | |-------------|------|----------------|------------------------------------| | Tubi | Yes | No | Largest library | | Pluto TV | Yes | No | Live movie channels | | Freevee | Yes | Free Amazon | Newer releases | | Plex | Yes | No | Studio back catalogs | | Vudu | Yes | No (optional) | HD quality | | Microsoft | Some | No | Built-in, no extra install |

Welcome to the club, she texted. Saved me $200 a year.