# JioHotstar — user reviews > 233 indexed App Store user reviews of JioHotstar by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, rated 4.60/5 from 102,149 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 80,753 · 4★ 12,296 · 3★ 4,196 · 2★ 1,425 · 1★ 3,479 ## What do users think of JioHotstar? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 High-quality content - 🚀 Reliable live streaming - 🚀 Extensive Indian entertainment library **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent content availability - 🐛 Buggy app performance - 💰 Expensive subscription fees - 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service - 🙄 Intrusive advertisements **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent playback issues and freezes - Inability to resume content from where it was left off - Inconsistent Chromecast/Apple TV integration **Most requested features** - Improved content organization and search - Seamless integration with Disney+ for US subscribers - Consistent subtitle support across all content ## Newest reviews (17 of 233) ### 3/5 — Ad fishing *2026-07-09, version 26.06.22* The content hangs every few seconds and trying to resume is always leading to another ad that you have to watch. Even after that, there is no guarantee that the content will run. “Priyanka & Pedro” one episode is hanging 10-15 times. Fed up with this. Netflix and Amazon Prime are far superior. ### 3/5 — Some bug in iphone *2026-05-18, version 26.04.28* This app sometime appears black in iphone ### 1/5 — A Complete Downgrade: Disney+ Hotstar Was Awesome, This is a Nightmare *2026-05-02* Disney+ Hotstar used to be a seamless, premium streaming experience, but this new JioHotstar merged app is the exact opposite. It feels like a cheap, glitchy downgrade that has completely ruined the viewing experience. First and foremost: the advertisements are completely out of control. Even if you are a paid subscriber, you are constantly bombarded with ads. Watching live cricket or sports has become incredibly frustrating because the ad breaks happen at such short intervals that it completely destroys the momentum of the game. It feels like a platform built for advertisers rather than viewers.  On top of the relentless ads, the app's performance is abysmal. The player frequently hangs, lags, and struggles with constant buffering. They’ve seemingly downgraded the streaming quality—getting a stable 4K stream feels impossible now, with the resolution frequently dropping to a pixelated mess. There are also incredibly annoying UI bugs, like pre-selected subtitles completely disappearing right after an ad plays, forcing you to manually toggle them on and off or restart the app entirely just to get them back.  To make matters worse, they’ve engaged in shady subscription practices since the merger. They quietly changed the benefits on existing plans, locking away Hollywood and premium shows that used to be included in standard recharge packs, and are now demanding additional payments to access them.  You took a perfectly good, well-optimized platform and turned it into an unwatchable, ad-stuffed cash grab. Until the endless ad interruptions are reduced and the video player is actually fixed, I cannot recommend this app to anyone. Save your money and your sanity. ### 1/5 — bad *2026-04-30, version 26.04.13* the software is the worst i have ever used ### 1/5 — No login or sign up options *2026-04-22, version 26.04.13* I tried deleting and reinstalling the app but nothing worked. ### 2/5 — Glitches on live streaming *2026-04-20, version 26.03.31* Good for uploaded files but I’m facing so much Glitches on live streaming ### 1/5 — Hotstar *2026-04-19, version 26.03.31* Removed hollywood from basic plan ### 1/5 — Live stream lag *2026-04-14, version 26.03.31* Lag ,lag , lag Wtf you guys are doing ### 1/5 — Not working *2026-04-05, version 26.03.04* It’s not even working on my mobile I tried a lot but not their is nothing working ### 1/5 — Poor App cheater *2026-03-29, version 26.03.04* This is hands down the most pathetic streaming experience I have ever had. The app is a complete disaster. It keeps crashing and closing every few minutes, and let’s be clear: this is NOT a device issue. It is a blatant, intentional "glitch" designed to harass users. Every single time the app "conveniently" shuts down in the middle of a live match, I have to restart it and am immediately forced to sit through a fresh round of unskippable ads. It is disgusting how they are manipulating the technical failures of their own app just to inflate their ad revenue. You guys are literally stealing our time and testing our patience. To make matters worse, the live stream constantly lags or jumps back 10–20 seconds automatically. When this happens, there is no option to skip forward back to the actual live action. I am forced to watch a delayed feed while the rest of the world sees the score before me. You are ruining the spirit of the game with your greed and incompetence. Fix your broken, buggy app or stop bidding for broadcasting rights if you can't handle the load. Absolutely shameful service. Avoid this app at all costs! ### 1/5 — Bad app *2026-03-28, version 26.03.04* I’m honestly very disappointed with the Hotstar experience. The biggest issue is the misleading subscription model. You pay for a “normal” subscription expecting access to content, but then you constantly run into shows and movies locked behind an additional “Premium” paywall. It feels like you’re being charged twice for the same service. What’s frustrating is that this isn’t clearly communicated upfront. You subscribe thinking you’ll be able to watch popular content, only to discover that a lot of it is still unavailable unless you upgrade again. It completely ruins the user experience and feels more like a trap than a transparent service. On top of that, the app itself isn’t always smooth. There are occasional glitches, buffering issues, and navigation can feel clunky at times. But even if those were fixed, the main problem remains the pricing strategy—it feels unfair and unnecessarily complicated. Other streaming platforms offer much clearer and more straightforward plans, where you know exactly what you’re paying for. Here, it just feels like constant upselling. Overall, not worth the frustration unless you’re ready to pay extra on top of what you already paid. ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-03-13, version 26.03.03* It said i had no internet even if i had the finest internet connection that world has ever seen so this app is so dras ### 1/5 — Zero star *2026-03-09, version 26.02.16* This app deserves zero star. Streaming quality is pathetic. Unnecessary logging out and 24 hours ban out of nowhere. Pathetic Ambani ### 4/5 — Feedback *2026-03-09, version 26.02.16* I have had this app for quite the while. It ### 1/5 — Worst merger ever *2026-03-08, version 26.02.16* Most jhatu buffering app ever Even on speedest network Can’t even steam a single live match ### 1/5 — App is saying login error *2026-03-07, version 26.02.16* I downloaded app and it says login error even tho I haven’t logged in them i uninstall and reinstall and it does same I haven’t logged in yet tho it’s just app was installed ### 1/5 — Unable to use subscription properly! *2026-03-06, version 26.02.16* App logs me out randomly and sometimes shows a black screen with no error message. AirPlay to Apple TV doesn’t work (I understand single‑device limits), but worst of all it locked my account for 24 hours citing “malicious activity.” Unreliable and frustrating. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App login *2026-08-21, version 26.08.03* I live in USA and I am not able to login to my app because the registered with only phone number , one of the worst app I have ever seen ### 1/5 — Never able to open the app *2026-08-14, version 26.08.03* Keeps telling me retry retry. Never able to open the app itself ### 1/5 — Trash app *2026-08-10, version 26.08.03* One of the most poorly built applications. Its appalling that these guys are representing india to the world🤮 Garbage app ### 1/5 — Device logged out ban *2026-07-30, version 26.07.20* App keeps kicking me out and placing me on 24 hour ban for not reason , I have an active Jio number and not using any VPNs ### 1/5 — Worst Interface and Paid promotion *2026-07-12* This app was so much better when it was Disney+ Hotstar. The current interface is one of the worst I’ve used. It’s confusing, cluttered, laggy, and nowhere near user-friendly. The touch experience is terrible. Every time I tap on one series, a completely different show opens. And no, it’s NOT my phone. I tested it on two other devices and the exact same thing happened. The scrolling is completely inconsistent. Sometimes it scrolls so fast that it skips everything, other times it lags, hangs, and barely responds. It feels unfinished. And can someone explain why I have to keep clicking on JioHotstar or Tadka while I’m simply trying to watch a series? I understand promotions, but forcing them into the experience every single time is incredibly annoying. The biggest joke? We’re paying for a subscription and still getting bombarded with ads. A 20-minute episode has around 6 ads, each lasting about 10 seconds, plus ads before the episode starts and in between the episode. What’s the point of paying if the experience is this disruptive? Honestly, this update has made the platform worse in almost every way. Right now, Prime Video and Netflix offer a far superior user experience. If this is the direction the app is going, you’re giving users every reason to switch. This version is forceful and reads like a strong app store review without becoming abusive, which tends to be more effective. ### 1/5 — Bakvas app *2026-06-07, version 26.05.25* Too much bug in tv app ### 1/5 — What a junk *2026-05-27, version 26.04.28* Junk app totally ### 1/5 — Your ADS are so annoying! *2026-05-19, version 26.04.28* These guys are so succumbed with extra payments for not running ads, the usual deal was not enuf! Hotstar was good in the old days! Now they just stink! ### 1/5 — Ads on app launch, clunky interface *2026-05-11, version 26.04.27* Hotstar app used to be the best one around before it became JioHotstar. Now it sucks. There are ads shown when the app is launched. Scrolling through selections is stuttery. It keeps showing popups to search or popup ads while browsing. The new section is no longer chronological so it is tough to know what is new. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-05-07, version 26.04.14* Not available in United States ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Really great streaming *2026-06-19, version 26.06.08* It’s great that u can see all sorts of anime and can watch Bluey bot one problem…now when I open JioHotstar and if I tap a show(eg. MasterChef ) there’s only this black screen and it takes ages for it to start that channel/movie on my iPad. Can u please fix that problem ### 5/5 — Good *2026-06-17, version 26.06.08* I loved how diverse the shows and games were!! I love JioHotstar ### 5/5 — Why this app not in usa *2026-06-15, version 26.05.25* I like this app but it’s not available in usa ### 5/5 — Excellent OTT App *2026-03-02* The Jio Hotstar app is one of the best OTT platforms . available in India today. It offers a seamless streaming experience with a wide range of content—from blockbuster movies and exclusive web series to live sports and news channels. The interface is clean, fast, and easy to navigate, making it user-friendly for all age groups. Video quality automatically adjusts to internet speed, ensuring smooth playback even on moderate connections. One of the biggest highlights is live streaming of cricket matches and popular TV shows, which keeps viewers glued. The integration with Jio ensures convenient access and attractive subscription bundles, making it great value for money. Overall, Jio Hotstar stands out for its content variety, performance, and reliability. Whether you're a movie buff, sports lover, or binge-watcher, it’s a must-have app for your entertainment needs. ### 5/5 — The only way *2026-02-15, version 26.01.15* I was traveling to Pune and would have missed this ind vs Pak game but thanks anyway to Jio team for providing the highlights ### 5/5 — Good app *2025-12-01, version 25.11.10* Very good app for watching sports for free ### 5/5 — Good app *2025-11-25, version 25.11.10* Good app to watch movies ### 5/5 — SSMB29 *2025-11-13, version 25.10.27* To watch globetrotter event ### 5/5 — Amazing!! *2025-10-26, version 25.10.13* It is very good app for watching sports ,the movies are amazing with very less ad’s on some apps even with my network being full it works then loads then works then loads but this app gives a very good experience that works very fast with no loading . ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2025-08-09* JioHotstar is truly a one-stop destination for all my entertainment needs. Its vast library of content, combined with partnerships like HBO and Paramount, offers an amazing viewing experience — all in one app. The merger with Disney+ Hotstar was a great move by Jio, and I hope to see more collaborations in the future with giants like Zee and SonyLIV. If that happens, we’d have an even bigger and more diverse library in a single platform. The app is smooth, well-optimized, and offers a clean, easy-to-use interface, making streaming a seamless experience. One idea for the future would be to integrate live DTH channels directly into the app, so everything — movies, shows, sports, and TV channels — is accessible from one platform. This would make JioHotstar the ultimate entertainment hub. Keep up the great work! --- *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 2026-08-28.*