Comparison

JioHome vs Social Blaster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JioHome

Control smart devices, manage your Wi-Fi network, and enhance your home automation experience. This app also offers parental controls for safer internet usage and functions as a soft remote for your set-top box and a gamepad for gaming.

Highlights
  • Soft remote for set-top box
  • Soft gamepad for gaming
  • Wi-Fi strength and coverage check
  • Smart home device control
  • Parental content restriction
  • Automate daily routines
Features
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JioHome: Redefining the Digital Living Experience Experience smarter entertainment, stronger connectivity, and effortless control, all in one place with the JioHome app. With the all-new TV tab and enhanced eRemote, discover content faster, control your Set-top Box, manage your home network, and enjoy a more connected digital lifestyle. From entertainment and gaming to PC access and Wi-Fi management, JioHome brings your entire connected home together in one powerful app. Key Features: STB Remote Control your Jio Set-top Box with a faster and smarter remote experience, now with content casting directly to your TV. TV Tab Discover movies, shows, live TV, and more in one place. Browse content easily and play instantly on your Set-top Box or stream on your phone. JioPC Access your JioPC seamlessly through the JioHome app on your Jio Set-top Box for a bigger-screen computing experience. JioGames Launch and play exciting games on your Jio Set-top Box through JioGames, right from the app. Wi-Fi Management Monitor connected devices, check network status, test internet speed, and add a JioExtender to improve coverage and connectivity. Parental Control Create a safer online experience for your family. Manage content access, set screen time limits, and monitor usage with ease. STB Remote and TV, Entertainment Simplified Browse the all-new TV tab, discover what to watch next, and play it instantly on your Set-top Box at home or stream it directly on your phone while on the move. The enhanced eRemote gives you quick access to channels, JioGames, JioPC, and complete control of your viewing experience from one screen. Network, Stay Connected View connected devices, check network status, test internet speed, and extend your Wi-Fi coverage with JioExtender for a stronger home network. Parental Control, Keep Family Time Safe Build a safer digital environment for your family. Control content access, manage screen time, and monitor online activity with simple and effective controls. Join lakhs of users already simplifying their digital life with the JioHome app. For any questions, reach out to JioFiberCare@jio.com

About

Social Blaster

Features
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Social Blaster is a companion app for receiving and managing campaign tasks assigned from a web dashboard. Users receive tasks on their mobile device and complete them manually as instructed, while campaign progress is tracked in real time. ► HOW IT WORKS • Register your device securely using a Device Registration Code (via QR scan or manual entry). • Enable notifications to receive new campaign tasks. • When a task is assigned, you receive full details including platform, task type, link, and instructions. • Open the task and follow the instructions manually on the required platform. • After completing the task, press the Mark Done button to update the task status on the server. ► DEMO MODE • The app includes a built-in demo mode with preloaded sample campaigns for testing and review purposes. • Demo campaigns can be accessed immediately without device registration. • Device registration is only required to connect the app with the live dashboard and receive real-time campaigns from the server. ► FEATURES • Receive campaign tasks from multiple social media platforms. • View clear instructions and external links for each task. • Manually complete tasks as instructed. • Track pending and completed tasks in one place. • Secure device registration system. • Offline access to previously received tasks. ► PERMISSIONS (iOS) • Notifications — Used to deliver updates about new campaign tasks. • Camera — Used for scanning QR codes during device registration. • Photos (Media Library) — Used for saving or downloading media from tasks. • Internet Connection — Required for registration, task loading, and syncing data. ► IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The app is free to download and includes demo campaigns for testing without registration. • A Device Registration Code is only required for accessing live campaigns and syncing with the production server. • Social Blaster is intended for users participating in managed campaign workflows.

Screenshots

JioHome4 screens
Social Blaster3 screens

Verdict

The call

JioHome and Social Blaster are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JioHome ships an update every 3 weeks, Social Blaster monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JioHome versus Social Blaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJioHomeSocial Blaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIO PLATFORMS LIMITEDhemant Gupta

In-app purchases

None

JioHome

No in-app purchases

None

Social Blaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JioHome free?
JioHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Social Blaster free?
Social Blaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JioHome or Social Blaster have ads?
Neither JioHome nor Social Blaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JioHome or Social Blaster?
JioHome ships an update every 3 weeks, and Social Blaster monthly. Most recently, JioHome was updated on November 9, 2026 and Social Blaster on November 5, 2026.

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