Istream vs Compas NOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Istream
Stream exclusive, high-quality Malayalam movies, short films, and lifestyle shows. Discover content that resonates with your heart and connect with creators worldwide.
- Exclusive Malayalam content
- Golden era movies
- Short films
- Lifestyle and travel shows
- Global streaming
- Content discovery
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iStream' is Malayalam's independent OTT platform, which provides exclusive, high-quality Malayalam content. On iStream, Malayalis around the globe can stream online the golden movies of the Malayalam film industry, superb short films, well-explained lifestyle & travel shows, and more! With iStream, our goal is to help Malayalis around the world discover content that is close to their hearts. To bring together OMG - inducing, share-compelling, like-attracting, clutter-breaking, and thought-provoking content from Malayalam’s leading content creators and curators
Compas NOW
Discover and experience unforgettable outings in India with this city-entertainment platform. It simplifies movie-going with a unique Cinema Pass, making it more affordable and frequent. The app extends this value to live events and dining, unifying thousands of experiences through a distinctive portal design.
- Discover city entertainment
- Cinema Pass for affordable movies
- Experience live events
- Explore dining options
- Frictionless discovery
- Unique portal design
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Compas NOW - Navigate Our Way is India's dynamic city-entertainment platform that helps fans discover, experience, and share unforgettable outings. We are launching with our flagship Cinema Pass — one of India's first app-driven passes that makes watching movies simpler, more affordable, and more frequent. Starting with cinema as a high-frequency habit, Compas NOW - Navigate Our Way then extends the same value and excitement across live events and dining experiences. We turn ticketing into storytelling — pairing curated content, vibrant visuals, and frictionless discovery to bring every experience to life. Built around a unique "portal" design language, Compas NOW - Navigate Our Way unifies thousands of distinct events into a single expressive experience that drives anticipation and emotional connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compas NOW at 75% against Istream's 17%. Compas NOW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Istream's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Istream sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Compas NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.
Istream ships an update every 2 months, Compas NOW every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Istream | Compas NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Radhakrishnan Ramachandran | Adarsh R Nair |
Customer experience
Istream
Compas NOW
In-app purchases
Istream
- UnDead$0.99
- Orumbettavan$0.99
- Secret$0.99
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- Istream Kids$1.99
- Super$1.99
- Special+$3.99
- Premium$11.99
Compas NOW
No in-app purchases








