ShemarooMe vs DesiTicketWala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShemarooMe
Access a vast library of award-winning Pan Indian stories across multiple languages. Stream Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi content, including movies, web series, and comedy shows. Enjoy dedicated sections for kids, spirituality, and Islamic content.
- Multi-language content library
- Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi stories
- Bollywood blockbusters
- Comedy shows and movies
- Kids' content and nursery rhymes
- Spiritual and Islamic content
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Enticing, award-winning Pan India stories are being dropped weekly, and best believe, you don’t want to miss these! Bringing to you the #1 multi-language entertainment platform- ShemarooMe, with an enthralling adventure in store for all. Revolutionize your streaming experience with our tribe of viewers from over 120 countries. Access our enormous library of 8000+ hours of Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi stories, from romance to comedy, crime thrillers to drama, we guarantee you’ll always have more to watch. Reading this on your phone? Our app is available here! Or your laptop, smart TV, or Fire TV? You can find us there too. Wherever you look, endless entertainment awaits! What does ShemarooMe offer you? Gujarat’s Greatest Gujju gang, assemble! Make your Gujarati movie viewing experience unforgettable with high quality and higher entertainment value. Prepare for an exciting new title to watch each week! Witness the talents of Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, and more in Gujarati web-series, films, plays, and TV shows like Vickida No Varghodo, Naadi Dosh,Vaat Vaat Ma, Fakt Mahilao Maate, Subh Yatra, Shu Thayu, Chhello Divas—the list goes on! Bollywood’s Biggest Blockbusters For the Bollywood buff in you who loves mimicking Amitabh’s iconic dialogues, there’s a treasure trove of Indian movies waiting to be explored, with the best entertainment app! Experience everything, from critically acclaimed new Hindi movies like Jaggu Ki Lalten, Bhraanti, and Angithee 2, to an extensive catalog featuring some of Bollywood’s biggest names, like Amitabh Bachchan’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halal, Akshay Kumar’s Phir Hera Pheri, Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Shahid Kapoor’s Jab We Met. Rewatch classic Hindi movies like Devdas, Hera Pheri, Ghar Ek Mandir, Suhaag, etc. Comedy's Craziest Tickle your funnybone with 1400+ hours of comedy movies and all things humorous. From comedy shows to pranks—you name it, we have it. We can't guarantee we won't make you cry, but we promise it'll be out of pure, uninhibited laughter! Kid's Corner Remove the word "boredom" from your child's dictionary with a plethora of nursery rhymes, animated films, and musical mantras on our 24x7 kids channel! With an abundance of kids' movies, we’re sure to keep them busy all day! What’s more? We're safe, ad-free, and have parental control features. Bhakti and Blessings India AKA the country of deities and devotees, allows you to tune in and experience spirituality at its best. ShemarooMe offers a diverse array of bhakti songs, bhajans, live aartis, and shlokas, as well as On-Demand live darshan videos. Ibaadat-e-incredible You're just one click away from learning the 5 pillars of Islam from the light of Quran & Hadees. Witness insightful, peaceful Quran Recitation, Naat, Islamic discourses, documentaries, Qawwali, with a 24x7 Islamic channel. Celebrate cinema with masterpieces in Marathi movies and nataks, powerful Punjabi movies and Amritvani, creatively crafted to keep you coming back for more. ShemarooMe offers a premium subscription for a small fee, letting you enjoy an abundance of films, shows, and nataks, with just a few clicks! Receiving impeccable, gripping tales is your right, so here’s us promising you show-stopping, jaw-dropping titles. Our premium plan, like any other, has its perks. Enjoy ad-free entertainment that you can access from any device, including your iPad and AppleTV, and personalized recommendations as you watch. You're allowed a total of 4 simultaneous logins. On the days when you’re traveling without a network or your internet decides to give up on you, download and watch your favorites offline, anytime, anywhere! Aap convince hogaye ya mein aur bolu? ShemarooMe is the ultimate entertainment destination for you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DesiTicketWala
Discover and book tickets for a wide range of Desi events, including concerts, festivals, and parties. Find local happenings based on your city and interests, and receive smart reminders so you never miss out.
- Seamless ticket booking
- Event discovery by city and interests
- Curated Desi cultural experiences
- Smart event reminders and updates
- Mobile-first ticket convenience
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DesiTicketWala – Your One-Stop Destination for Desi Events! Find the best Garba, desi concerts, cultural festivals, stand-up shows, parties, and more — all in one app. Whether you’re craving a Bollywood night, a bhangra party, or an intimate ghazal evening, DesiTicketWala brings the vibrant Desi event scene right to your fingertips. Top Features: - Seamless Ticket Booking Buy tickets for upcoming events with just a few taps. Safe, fast, and secure payments. - Event Discovery Explore events based on your city, interests, or favorite artists. Stay updated with what’s happening near you. - Curated Desi Experiences From Navratri garbas to Diwali shows, from Music concerts to Bollywood nights — we’ve got it all covered! - Smart Reminders & Updates Never miss an event you care about. Get notified about upcoming shows, new listings, and exclusive early-bird deals. - Mobile-First Convenience Your tickets are saved in-app. Just show up and scan — no printing required! Whether you’re a Graba enthusiast, bollywood buff, a music lover, or just looking to connect with the desi community, DesiTicketWala makes your social calendar exciting again! Download now and never miss a Desi event again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DesiTicketWala at 5.0 against ShemarooMe's 2.4. DesiTicketWala also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). ShemarooMe's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 21) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ShemarooMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DesiTicketWala asks for nothing beyond the download.
DesiTicketWala holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShemarooMe has 114 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ShemarooMe ships an update every 5 weeks, DesiTicketWala every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShemarooMe | DesiTicketWala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (114 ratings) | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. | Desi Connect Inc |
Customer experience
ShemarooMe
DesiTicketWala
Bugs and requests
ShemarooMe
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Login problems
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with TVs and devices
Requested features
4 requests- Full-screen mode
- Improved video player controls
- Chromecast and smart TV support
- Offline viewing option
DesiTicketWala
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShemarooMe
- Premium Telugu Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
- Premium Plan Quarterly$12.993 Months
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- Premium Plan Annual$34.991 Year
- Gujarati Plan Annual$49.991 Year
- Premium Telugu Plan Annual$49.991 Year
- Movie Rental$0.99
- Movie Rental Tier 2$1.99
- Movie Rental US$3.99
DesiTicketWala
No in-app purchases









