Comparison

Platform8 vs Ratri

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

Head to head
About

Platform8

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
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About this app Watch a gamut of Bengali Movies, Original TV shows, Short films, Musical programmes and more, anytime, based on your preference. What is Platform 8? An on-demand video streaming platform for viewers all across the globe. A freemium-subscription based model containing over 400 hours of recreational video content added at regular intervals. A pioneer in bringing Bengali family-entertainment on the OTT platform. Platform 8 comes with a plethora of options covering short films, TV series, drama, thrillers, classic movies, musical programmes and more. It comes from the house of Aakash Aath and Channel Eight - which has been immensely popular among the Bengali audience for decades. What do we offer? Movies: Explore a wide collection of classic super hit Bengali talkies that have mesmerized audience for generations. Take your pick from the best of Uttam Kumar, Romantic movies, Evergreen Hitz, Comedy, Action, and others. Short films: Produced exclusively for Platform 8, these films are a quick dose of entertainment for those instant craving. Musical programme: Musical-based talk shows, game shows, that would make one yearn for more. Featuring renowned celebrities and artistes, these are made to cater a diverse genre of music-loving audience. TV series: Produced for Aakash Aath, these TV series are now made available exclusively for the viewers of Platform 8, round the clock. Smart navigation and fast streaming: We bring one of the best user interface and navigation system to make your viewing experience effortless and pleasurable. We have also ensured that the streaming is seamless and stays uninterrupted even at slower connections. Ad-free content: All our contents are 100% ad-free for all our subscribers. You can enjoy multi-screen usage at any time. It is compatible with all devices like desktops, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, smart TV, etc. Other features: • Lesser data consumption, • Better user experience, • Create a watchlist to bookmark shows, • downloadable content for offline viewing. Terms Of Use: platform8.tv/terms

About

Ratri

This app offers a vast library of movies, TV shows, and series, with new episodes and blockbuster films released weekly. Enjoy personalized recommendations and download content for offline viewing, making it a comprehensive entertainment hub.

Highlights
  • 6000+ hours of content
  • Weekly blockbuster movie premieres
  • Daily new episodes
  • Offline downloads
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Blockbuster Hindi, Telugu, Bengali movies
Features
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Welcome to Ratri! India’s No.1 Channel Ratri OTT app Your one-stop destination to watch Blockbuster Movies World Digital Premiere of a film EVERY WEEK! Here’s what’s exclusively available for YOU: • 6000+ hours of content (TV shows, Movies and Series) • Watch your favourite episodes for FREE! • More than 200 blockbuster films available and releasing one each week • One stop destination to watch Blockbuster Hindi, Telugu, Bengali Movies • Daily NEW episodes • Download offline - Watch even while you’re traveling • Personalized recommendations, made just for you! Join the Ratri family and dive into an ocean of entertainment like never before! Download now and never miss out on the fun! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Platform83 screens
Ratri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Platform8 at 2.3 against Ratri's 1.0. Platform8 also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Ratri's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Platform8 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Ratri sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Platform8 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. 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 60% of Ratri's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Platform8 versus Ratri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform8Ratri
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB82 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCHANNEL EIGHT VIRTUAL ESTUDIOS LIMITEDFlowing Water Films Pvt Ltd

Customer experience

Platform8

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Ratri

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Platform8

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Pack$0.491 Month
  • Premium Pack2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Premium Pack$1.996 Months
Show 6 more
  • Premium Pack$3.491 Year
  • Premium Pack$3.996 Months
  • Premium Pack$4.991 Year
  • Premium Pack$6.991 Year
  • Premium Pack$9.991 Month
  • Premium Pack$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Pack ROW Monthly$7.99
  • Premium Pack ROW Yearly$39.99
6 purchases

Ratri

Subscriptions4
  • Ratri Silver Plan$2.497 Days
  • Ratri Monthly plan$5.001 Month
  • Ratri Quarterly Plan$10.003 Months
Show 1 more
  • Ratri Yearly Plan$17.001 Year
One-time2
  • Ratri 49 plan 4$0.99
  • Ratri 49 plan 2$0.99

Questions

Is Platform8 free?
Platform8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ratri free?
Ratri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platform8 or Ratri?
Platform8 is rated higher. Platform8 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ratri averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Platform8 or Ratri have ads?
Platform8 shows ads; Ratri does not.
Which is updated more often, Platform8 or Ratri?
Platform8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ratri every 6 weeks. Most recently, Platform8 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ratri on October 9, 2026.

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