# Platform8 vs Dangal Play

The clearest difference is rating: Dangal Play at 4.3 against Platform8's 2.3. Dangal Play also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3). Platform8's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platform8 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Dangal Play sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dangal Play holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dangal Play has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Platform8's written reviews are positive against 41% of Dangal Play's.

Platform8 ships an update every 6 weeks, Dangal Play monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform8 | Dangal Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform8/id1565776465/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dangal-play/id1635779590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CHANNEL EIGHT VIRTUAL ESTUDIOS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562086870) | [WWS Sky Shop Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906665840) |

## 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 |


### Dangal Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dangal-play/id1635779590)

Access a vast library of Indian entertainment, including blockbuster movies, TV shows, and live channels. Enjoy new film premieres weekly and download content for offline viewing. Personalized recommendations ensure you never miss out on the fun.

**Highlights:** 6000+ hours of content, Blockbuster movies, New film premieres weekly, Watch favorite TV episodes free, Live TV access, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dangal Quarterly Plan Test | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Dangal Gold Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Dangal Gold Quarterly Plan | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Dangal Gold Yearly Plan | $28.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform8 free?

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

### Is Dangal Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Platform8 or Dangal Play?

Dangal Play is rated higher. Platform8 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dangal Play averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Platform8 or Dangal Play have ads?

Both Platform8 and Dangal Play show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Platform8 or Dangal Play?

Platform8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dangal Play monthly. Most recently, Platform8 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dangal Play on October 27, 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.*