Comparison

Istream vs Compas NOW

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

Head to head
About

Istream

Stream exclusive, high-quality Malayalam movies, short films, and lifestyle shows. Discover content that resonates with your heart and connect with creators worldwide.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover city entertainment
  • Cinema Pass for affordable movies
  • Experience live events
  • Explore dining options
  • Frictionless discovery
  • Unique portal design
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Istream4 screens
Compas NOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Istream sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Compas NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Istream versus Compas NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIstreamCompas NOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRadhakrishnan RamachandranAdarsh R Nair

Customer experience

Istream

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Compas NOW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Istream

One-time7
  • UnDead$0.99
  • Orumbettavan$0.99
  • Secret$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Istream Kids$1.99
  • Super$1.99
  • Special+$3.99
  • Premium$11.99
None

Compas NOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Istream free?
Istream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compas NOW free?
Compas NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Istream or Compas NOW have ads?
Compas NOW shows ads; Istream does not.
Which is updated more often, Istream or Compas NOW?
Istream ships an update every 2 months, and Compas NOW every 5 days. Most recently, Istream was updated on October 29, 2026 and Compas NOW on October 28, 2026.

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