# Platform8 vs AYNA

The clearest difference is rating: AYNA at 4.0 against Platform8's 2.3. AYNA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Platform8's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platform8 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. AYNA asks for nothing beyond the download.

AYNA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Platform8's written reviews are positive against 29% of AYNA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Platform8 ships an update every 6 weeks, AYNA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform8 | AYNA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform8/id1565776465/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayna/id1634392969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHANNEL EIGHT VIRTUAL ESTUDIOS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562086870) | [International Computer Connections, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634392971) |

## What reviewers say

### Platform8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform8/id1565776465)

Stream a wide variety of Bengali movies, original TV shows, short films, and musical programs. This on-demand video platform offers classic films, exclusive short films, and popular TV series with smart navigation and offline viewing options.

**Highlights:** Bengali movies, Original TV shows, Short films, Musical programmes, Offline viewing, Watchlist creation, Multi-screen usage

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium Pack | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Pack | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Pack | $3.49 | per year |
| Premium Pack | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Pack | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack ROW Monthly | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack ROW Yearly | $39.99 | one-time |


### AYNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayna/id1634392969)

Access a wide variety of local TV channels and shows from Bangladesh. Stream your favorite programs and discover new content with a smooth, on-demand experience. Enjoy entertainment on the go, anytime and anywhere.

**Highlights:** Local Bangladeshi TV channels, On-demand show streaming, Seamless streaming experience, Content discovery, Anytime, anywhere access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform8 free?

Platform8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AYNA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Platform8 or AYNA?

AYNA is rated higher. Platform8 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AYNA averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Platform8 or AYNA have ads?

Platform8 shows ads; AYNA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platform8 or AYNA?

Platform8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and AYNA every 5 months. Most recently, Platform8 was updated on September 7, 2026 and AYNA on August 12, 2026.

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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.*