# Platform8 vs AKASH GO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKASH GO at none against Platform8's 12. AKASH GO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.7 vs 2.3). Platform8's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. AKASH GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

AKASH GO holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKASH GO has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Platform8's written reviews are positive against 12% of AKASH GO'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, AKASH GO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform8 | AKASH GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform8/id1565776465/reviews) | **[2.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akash-go/id6505048051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CHANNEL EIGHT VIRTUAL ESTUDIOS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562086870) | [Beximco Communications Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628513854) |

## 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 |


### AKASH GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akash-go/id6505048051)

Stream live TV, movies, sports, and shows from Bangladeshi and international channels on your mobile device. Enjoy on-demand content, live sports in HD, and a seamless viewing experience optimized for any connection.

**Highlights:** Live TV channels, On-demand videos and movies, Live sports streaming in HD, Watch TV on mobile, HD streaming, Multi-device access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for watching football
- 👍 Good app for watching TV
- 👍 Very good app with live TV
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen after 10 seconds
- 🐛 Most channels do not work
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Request timed out error
- 🐛 App not working

**Reported bugs**

- Screen blacks out after 10 seconds
- Most channels do not work
- App cannot be opened
- App shows 'your request timed out'
- App is not working

**Requested features**

- Add more channels
- Add sports channels
- Improve UI and interface
- Add more OTT content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform8 free?

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

### Is AKASH GO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Platform8 or AKASH GO?

AKASH GO is rated higher. Platform8 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AKASH GO averages 2.7 from 65 ratings.

### Do Platform8 or AKASH GO have ads?

Platform8 shows ads; AKASH GO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platform8 or AKASH GO?

Platform8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and AKASH GO every 5 weeks. Most recently, Platform8 was updated on September 7, 2026 and AKASH GO on August 29, 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.*