Tata Play Smart vs GTPL Buzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tata Play Smart
Manage your DTH service, recharge plans, and watch live TV channels including sports, movies, and news from anywhere. The app offers account management, customer support, and multi-device access.
- Live TV streaming
- Easy recharge options
- Account management
- Add/drop channels
- Customer support chat
- Multi-device access
- Parental controls
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Watch 500+ Live TV channels without a dish, set-top box or wires. Simply download the Tata Play Smart app on your Smart TV or mobile and enjoy the same TV experience you love - manage your packs, watch your favourite shows, recharge and more, just like before. With 500+ Live TV channels, enjoy live sports, news, movies, serials and more in HD clarity - across multiple languages in one simple app, with plans starting at Rs 199 / month. Key Features of the Tata Play Smart App ● Watch Live TV on your mobile - anytime, anywhere ● Enjoy 500+ Live TV channels, including sports, movies, news, serials and more ● Choose from multiple languages and watch your favourites in your preferred language ● Discover channels and shows easily with the TV Guide ● Manage your Tata Play subscription, packs and channels ● Recharge your account and set up secure autopayments ● Enjoy Live TV on your Smart TV too, with a seamless TV viewing experience Already a Tata Play DTH user? You can continue using the app just like before. Add or drop channels, manage your pack, recharge, watch LIVE TV and more. Enjoy 500+ TV channels, live cricket, news, movies, serials and more. Discover More Ways to Watch with Tata Play Smart 1. Watch 500+ Live TV channels all in one - Tata Play Smart app Cricket, movies, news, shows - watch all your favourite channels with the Tata Play Smart TV app in more than 12 languages, including Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam & more. Just browse your channels and watch what you love. Browse your favourite channels (such as Star Plus, Zee TV, Colors, &TV, Star Sports, Star Gold, Zee Cinema, MTV, Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV, ETV Telugu, Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Kannada, Colors Kannada, Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Zee Bangla, Colors Bangla, India TV, Aaj Tak, NDTV 24x7, Times Now, Eurosport and many more) and switch between what you want to watch (such as Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Tum Se Tum Tak, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Brahmamudi, Padamati Sandhya Ragam, Siragadikka Aasai, Singapenne, Aap Ki Adalat, Jagaddhatri, Seetha Raama, Jabardasth, Chala Hawa Yeu Dya and many more). 2. No switching between apps, watch live cricket, serials, news and more – all in one app Watch live TV streaming, including live cricket and your favourite show at the same time? No need to switch between apps. Stay connected to the internet and simply surf through Live TV channels using your remote, moving from one channel to another in seconds. 3. Available on your smart TV and mobile 500+ LIVE TV channels now available on your Smart TV and mobile without a set-top box. Enjoy your favourite channels wherever you are, at home or on the go. 4. Easy and Affordable plans With easy and affordable subscription plans you can customize your pack based on your viewing preference, including TV Shows, sports, news, movies, kids, infotainment, regional, music, devotional, and lifestyle. 5. Simple, secure payments Set up secure autopayments for your subscription and enjoy uninterrupted entertainment.
GTPL Buzz
Manage your GTPL Cable TV and Broadband accounts with this app. View account details, recharge subscriptions, track service requests, and discover TV program schedules and movie guides. Stay updated on offers and access FAQs for support.
- Account status and details
- Recharge and renewal
- Service request tracking
- TV program search
- Movie guide
- Channel schedule
- Offer updates
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My GTPL is now "GTPL Buzz": Your Ultimate destination for all your Entertainment and Connectivity needs! Manage all your GTPL subscriptions in one place with the GTPL Buzz app. Access and control your subscribed services with ease - from viewing and managing services to upgrading and renewing, all at your fingertips. Navigate seamlessly through various sections and pages by just clicking on the banners which will showcase latest products and offers. Discover and Compare Plans Explore Broadband, Digital Cable TV, tailored to your location. Compare features and pricing before making informed decisions. Profile Section Edit your profile anytime to save preferences and receive personalized recommendations for better service. Access to Live TV Channels Enjoy a vast selection of live TV channels, including Free to Air offerings in multiple languages. Experience uninterrupted viewing and carry your entertainment with you whereever you go and never miss of your favorite shows using the TV Guide feature. Navigate to your favourite channels on TV - we have kept the same channel numbers for your ready reference. You can also add channels to your "Favourites" tab for easy access. Multilingual App The app is available in multiple languages so that you can navigate in a language of your choice. The TV Guide is also available in multiple languages so that you can view programs in a language that you are comfortable using. Key Features Include: - Explore Broadband and Digital Cable TV plans based on your location - Buy or book new services - Effortless account management and payments - Track and Raise Service requests - Multi lingual support - Live TV content in multiple languages Download GTPL Buzz now and enjoy unlimited entertainment round the clock. Your gateway to seamless connectivity and endless entertainment awaits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tata Play Smart at 3.0 against GTPL Buzz's 1.4. Tata Play Smart also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tata Play Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 959 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Tata Play Smart's written reviews are positive against 9% of GTPL Buzz's.
Tata Play Smart ships an update every 2 weeks, GTPL Buzz every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Tata Play Smart | GTPL Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (390 ratings) — better | 1.4 (959 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews — better | 8.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 390 | 959 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tata Play Limited | GTPL Hathway Ltd |
Customer experience
Tata Play Smart
GTPL Buzz
Bugs and requests
Tata Play Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch or when accessing content
- Recharge and subscription management issues
- Compatibility problems with older iOS versions
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Allow access and subscription outside India
- Improve channel customization options
- Enhance streaming quality and reliability
- Simplify app navigation and user experience
GTPL Buzz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tata Play Smart
No in-app purchases
GTPL Buzz
No in-app purchases
