How to Use the ARY Plus App: Is It Free, Download & Watch on TV
· 7 min read · Updated 9 Nov 2026, 8:41 pm
Since ARY Digital moved its dramas off YouTube on 17 September 2026, the ARY Plus app has become the official home for the network's new episodes — and searches like how to use ary plus app, is ary plus free and ary plus app for tv have shot up. This guide walks through the whole thing in plain language: what the app costs, where to download it, how to find and play your drama, and how to watch on a television instead of a phone screen.
Reviewed: 3 October 2026. We only publish what official channels have confirmed, so if a slot or an app changes, this page gets updated rather than guessed at.
Is ARY Plus free?
Yes — ARY Plus is free. It costs nothing to download, and watching the dramas requires no subscription. When ARY announced the move from YouTube, the network's chief executive publicly confirmed the platform would remain free for viewers, exactly like the broadcast channel. In practice that means new episodes of serials such as Bas Tera Saath Ho and Dar-e-Nijaat stream free after their TV broadcast, and just a handful of special titles rent for a fee. If you are ever asked to pay inside the service, it will be for one of those premium rentals — the regular drama catalogue is not behind a paywall.
Where can you download the ARY Plus app?
The app is official ARY network software and is available on four surfaces — three apps plus the web:
| Device | Where to get it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android phone / tablet | Google Play Store | Requires Android 7.0 or newer at the time of writing |
| iPhone / iPad | Apple App Store | Requires a recent iOS version (16.6 or later when we checked) |
| Android TV | Play Store on the TV — "Get it on Android TV" per aryplus.tv | Best option for big-screen viewing |
| Any browser | aryplus.tv | No install needed — works on laptops and smart TV browsers |
There is also the older ARY Digital app, which is a different product — it is aimed at live-channel viewing, while ARY Plus is the on-demand streaming platform. We compare the two in ARY app vs ARY Plus.
How to use the ARY Plus app, step by step
- Install and open. Download the app from the Play Store or App Store and open it. The home screen mixes full-length dramas, live sport and short clips, so there is plenty to scroll through straight away.
- Sign in if asked. Like most streaming services, it may invite you to register — free, and it remembers where you stopped watching across the phone app, web and TV.
- Find your drama. Use the search icon and type the show name, or browse the drama category. Looking for something specific? Bas Tera Saath Ho and Dar-e-Nijaat are both streaming there now.
- Open the show page and pick an episode. Each drama has its own page listing available episodes. Tap the episode number you want — the newest one usually sits at the top.
- Press play. Full episodes stream in the app just like on YouTube, with a seek bar, quality selector and pause. Episodes appear after the TV broadcast, so a Friday–Saturday drama lands on the platform later that evening.
- Explore beyond dramas. ARY Plus also carries live sports and "Snips" — short snackable clips cut from the network's shows, useful when you only have a minute.
Can you watch ARY Plus on a TV?
Yes. The simplest official route is the Android TV app — ARY's own download page lists "Get it on Android TV" alongside the phone stores, so if your television runs Android TV or Google TV you can install it directly from the TV's Play Store. If your TV is not an Android TV, two other routes work well: open aryplus.tv in the TV's built-in web browser, or use your phone's screen-casting feature if your television supports it. For viewers in the UK or USA who normally watch on a laptop, the web player behaves the same as the app and needs no download at all.
Which dramas are on ARY Plus?
Every new ARY Digital drama now premieres there after broadcast. Current examples include Bas Tera Saath Ho (Monday and Tuesday nights) and Dar-e-Nijaat (Friday and Saturday nights) — our ARY Plus information hub lists every ARY title we cover, and the weekly schedule shows what airs on which night. If a drama you follow is on Geo, Hum TV or Green Entertainment instead, it is not on ARY Plus — each network streams on its own platform, which we cover in guides like watching Green Entertainment dramas.
Troubleshooting: when something does not work
- You searched YouTube and the episode is missing. That is expected now — new full episodes are no longer uploaded to YouTube. See can't find an ARY drama episode on YouTube? for the full explanation.
- The app is not available in your country's store. Availability follows the network's licensing decisions and varies by region. The web player at aryplus.tv is the first thing to try, and our country guides for the UK and the USA and Canada explain the current situation for overseas viewers.
- Today's episode is not showing yet. Episodes are added after the TV broadcast — an 8:00 PM PKT drama normally appears on the platform later the same evening, so check back shortly rather than assuming it is missing.
- You cannot find the drama you want. Use the app's search with the exact on-air spelling; serials are sometimes listed under slightly different spellings than fans use in searches.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ARY Plus app free to download?
Yes — free on Google Play, the App Store and Android TV, with the drama catalogue streaming at no charge; the network's leadership confirmed that stays true after the YouTube move.
Do I need an account to watch?
If the app offers guest viewing you can start immediately; otherwise creating a free account takes a minute and keeps your watch history across devices. No payment details are required for the free catalogue.
How do I watch ARY Plus on my smart TV?
Install the app from your Android TV's Play Store, or open aryplus.tv in the TV's browser. Casting from the phone app also works on TVs that support it.
Is ARY Plus the same as the ARY Digital app?
No. The ARY Digital app is the network's older live-channel app; ARY Plus is the new streaming platform where new drama episodes land after broadcast. We break the differences down in ARY app vs ARY Plus.
Why are ARY dramas no longer on YouTube?
ARY moved new full episodes to its own platform from 17 September 2026 — promos and songs still appear on YouTube, but full episodes now belong on ARY Plus.