# Hotstar > Indian streaming platform for TV shows, movies, and live sports. (iPhone/iPad app by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotstar/id1431675119 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) - Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video - Price: Free - Rating: 4.09/5 from 1,095 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 150 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-09-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotstar/id1431675119/reviews.md ## What is Hotstar? Hotstar is a live streaming app that lets you watch your favourite Indian TV shows, movies and sports. 
 Hotstar is India’s largest streaming platform bringing you more than 60,000 hours of TV Shows & 2000+ movies in 9 languages & coverage of every major global sporting event. The app created a global record for the maximum numbers of simultaneous viewers for an online event during Vivo IPL 2018. Launched in early 2015, it is one of India’s most downloaded apps & has attracted more than 350 million followers on the back of a highly evolved video streaming technology & high attention to quality of experience across devices & platforms. 
 We use your IP address to determine your country and to provide you with appropriate Hotstar services and content. We have monthly and yearly subscription plans. For plans with a free trial, your membership will automatically continue after the free trial as long as you choose to remain a Hotstar subscriber. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account on purchase confirmation. Subscription will auto-renew every month or year, based on the subscription plan, through your iTunes Account unless you cancel it 24 hours prior. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy policy: http://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: http://www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use ## Key features - Extensive library of Indian TV shows - Vast collection of movies - Live sports coverage - Content available in 9 languages - High-quality streaming technology - Global record for simultaneous viewers ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotstar/id1431675119/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Inconsistent. *2023-04-12* Sometimes I can cast to my tv from my iPhone while sometimes I can’t. The app won’t open at times. I tried deleting it and. Re-downloading in multiple times but still it won’t work. ### 1/5 — App not working *2022-04-17* Downloaded the app and whenever I open it, it is stuck in the loading screen with the app logo. I have re downloaded the app a few time and still the same result. ### 3/5 — No airplay! *2020-07-02* Such a Big name, id hope to have airplay option in the video player! Not even available in the browser player. ### 2/5 — Chrome cast is not working for Hotstar original content *2019-11-10* Chrome cast is not at all working for hotstar original content, when I clicked on chrome cast icon to cast this content chrome cast gets initiated on tv but unable to play. Please resolved this issue. ### 1/5 — Bad app *2019-08-18* You have to pay to watch the shows on this app and some families can not afford to pay to watch stuff and have nothing to do. Children want to watch shows on this app and then realised you have to pay for them please make a free app for children to watch Indian soaps on ### 1/5 — Money *2019-05-22* Okay look you need to buy a subscription to even use the app this is stupid since In India its free why not make it free in the uk and have us watch ads as well? Only wanted to use this because I can get Indian serials on my telly but I missed a episode and couldn’t watch it again sothought of using this but in already paying a tv license and a sky plan and now you’s want people like me to pay for this garbage ? Yeah no thanks make it free to watch and have ads like India 🙄 ### 2/5 — Progress tracking not possible *2019-05-12* It gets very confusing as there’s no way to track episode progress unless you write down the episode number you’re on separately. You can’t even save favourite shows. Needs to be more like Netflix where you just continue where you left off in a series easily. ### 1/5 — Absolutely Rubbish!! *2019-05-04* downloaded this app and was enjoying it to the point where it didnt let me watch anything. i subscribed twice because i was told that my transactions failed. i downloaded in the belief that the videos will be downloaded into my iphone gallery only to find out that it downloades on to the app, why?? i live in the uk. they have taken doubled the money from me. i paid £120, only to recieve nothing in return. fix this app so that people can download videos on to their phone gallery and not on the app. tried screen recording it only to realise that the video had no sound. ### 1/5 — For new movies it’s useless *2019-04-28* First : No VPN allowed... guess what even Netflix is not that strict. Second : you advertise that certain movies are now available to stream in IPL breaks but can’t find those movies. Third : can’t see any exact benefit of paying extra when nothing’s exclusive. I found movies are made available very quickly on ZEE5. App is easy to work and cast on google or smart tv. It’s not tricky to control like forward and rewind while casting. I understand that subscription offered to me at massive discount but I don’t see me renewing at regular price. My experience is with movies only and not sure about the series. ### 3/5 — App is ok but can be better *2019-04-11* I have subscribed to this service for a month with no free trial to try the app like other apps. Streaming works fine on google Chromecast but sometimes picture is grainy on screen for live matches. Movie catalogue is disappointing and should be improved if they are to keep their customers. ## Frequently asked questions about Hotstar ### What kind of content does Hotstar offer? Hotstar provides over 60,000 hours of TV shows and more than 2,000 movies in 9 languages. It also offers coverage of major global sporting events. ### What are the subscription options for Hotstar? Hotstar offers both monthly and yearly subscription plans. For plans that include a free trial, your membership will automatically continue after the trial period unless you cancel. ### How can I manage my Hotstar subscription? You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions may auto-renew monthly or yearly unless canceled 24 hours prior. ### Does Hotstar offer a free trial? Yes, some plans with Hotstar offer a free trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. ### What devices are supported by Hotstar? Hotstar is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for high attention to quality of experience across devices and platforms. ### What is the age rating for Hotstar? Hotstar has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for viewers aged 12 and above. ### How often is Hotstar updated? The latest version of Hotstar is 6.34, last updated on October 11, 2018. Updates typically focus on improving streaming technology and user experience. ### Is Hotstar available in my country? Hotstar uses your IP address to determine your country and provide you with appropriate services and content. This ensures you receive relevant Hotstar offerings based on your location. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 6.34 — 2018-10-11 Some releases there’s little to see, but much to be felt. They are built with as much love and care. Experience fewer bugs and better performance, you’ll feel the upgrade. ### 6.26 — 2018-09-12 No release notes. ## More apps by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED - [Cricinfo - Live Cricket Scores](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricinfo-live-cricket-scores/id417408017) - [JioHotstar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219) - [One R&R](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-r-and-r/id1522274247) - [Hotstar \| Movies & TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotstar-movies-and-tv/id1535908877) - [DAssist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dassist/id1555055338) All apps by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*