Comparison

Hi vs JoySauceTV

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

Head to head
About

Hi

Stream a vast library of martial arts and Asian action films, featuring classic kung fu and new releases. Enjoy content from renowned filmmakers and stars in this dedicated channel for action enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Extensive martial arts film library
  • Classic kung fu and new releases
  • Features popular filmmakers and stars
  • Dedicated Asian action content
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
Features
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Hi-YAH! is your new favorite channel for the BEST in Martial Arts and Asian Action movies. Hi-YAH! is the sound of Mayhem - of flying fists and roundhouse kicks, ninja stars and fighting sticks. From new films to classic kung fu, Hi-YAH! delivers your favorite filmmakers and stars at their pulse-pounding best: Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, John Woo, and MORE! Hi-YAH! is a Well Go USA Inc. owned and operated channel. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Hi-YAH! on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.hiyahtv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.hiyahtv.com/privacy

About

JoySauceTV

This app offers a digital network focused on the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) experience and Asian pop culture. It features a diverse range of cinema and series, including action, comedy, anime, and more, with exclusive original content.

Highlights
  • AAPI focused content
  • Asian pop culture entertainment
  • Diverse genres: action, comedy, anime, sci-fi
  • Exclusive original series
  • Multi-generational content
Features
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The first digital network dedicated to the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) experience, as well as fans of the hottest Asian pop culture entertainment. Cinema and series encompass eclectic and elusive action, comedy, anime, thriller, sci-fi, horror and reality genres! A multi-generational voice for the underserved multi-generational 24 million AAPI audience, we serve up new, original and exclusive award-winning series found nowhere else. Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.joysauce.tv/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.joysauce.tv/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Hi4 screens
JoySauceTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoySauceTV at none against Hi's 1. Hi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. JoySauceTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hi against 4.5 for JoySauceTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi has 329 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Hi's written reviews are positive against 50% of JoySauceTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hi ships an update every 3 months, JoySauceTV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hi versus JoySauceTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiJoySauceTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (329 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings329 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperWell Go USA, Inc. (TX)JoySauce LLC

Customer experience

Hi

All ratings324 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative8.8%

JoySauceTV

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Hi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Movies not loading or playing correctly
  • Playback issues when switching devices
  • Subscription cancellation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More English dub options
  • Improved device compatibility
  • Expanded movie and TV show library
  • Better user interface and navigation

JoySauceTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hi

Subscriptions1
  • Hi-YAH! Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
None

JoySauceTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hi free?
Hi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JoySauceTV free?
JoySauceTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hi or JoySauceTV?
Hi is rated higher. Hi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while JoySauceTV averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Hi or JoySauceTV have ads?
JoySauceTV shows ads; Hi does not.
Which is updated more often, Hi or JoySauceTV?
Hi ships an update every 3 months, and JoySauceTV every 6 months. Most recently, Hi was updated on October 29, 2026 and JoySauceTV on October 24, 2026.

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