# Istream vs ShortsOTT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortsOTT at none against Istream's 7. ShortsOTT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Istream | ShortsOTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radhakrishnan Ramachandran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535627517) | [Selvam Muniyandi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200168568) |

## What reviewers say

### Istream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istream/id1535627515)

Stream exclusive, high-quality Malayalam movies, short films, and lifestyle shows from creators worldwide. Discover content that resonates with your heart and explore the best of the Malayalam film industry.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Malayalam content, Golden era movies, Short films, Lifestyle and travel shows, Content discovery, Global streaming

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UnDead | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orumbettavan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret | $0.99 | one-time |
| Istream Kids | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


### ShortsOTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortsott/id6756487321)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Istream free?

Istream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShortsOTT free?

ShortsOTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Istream or ShortsOTT have ads?

Neither Istream nor ShortsOTT shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*