Comparison

Tata Play Smart vs CSPACE OTT

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Easy recharge options
  • Account management
  • Add/drop channels
  • Customer support chat
  • Multi-device access
  • Parental controls
Features
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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.

About

CSPACE OTT

This platform offers a curated selection of award-winning, art, and commercial films, including IFFK and Kerala State Award winners. As India's first government-owned OTT service, it provides a premium viewing experience focused on cinema and culture.

Highlights
  • Curated film selection
  • Award-winning movies
  • IFFK and State Award films
  • Art and commercial cinema
  • Government-owned platform
  • Cultural entertainment
Features
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C-space is a premier OTT platform, introduced by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). As a public sector enterprise under the Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Kerala, KSFDC has established C-space to embody the very essence of the entertainment and cinema industry. The name C-space is an acronym derived from the initial letters of Cinema, Culture, Chitranjali, and Creative entertainment, providing a comprehensive solution for all moving picture experiences. C-space is the ultimate destination for those seeking high-quality entertainment, offering a diverse range of content that includes award-winning movies, art movies, commercial movies, IFFK movies, Kerala State Award movies and more. As the first government-owned OTT platform in India, C-space provides its discerning viewers with only the finest curated content.

Screenshots

Tata Play Smart4 screens
CSPACE OTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSPACE OTT at 60% against Tata Play Smart's 12%. CSPACE OTT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Tata Play Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (388 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CSPACE OTT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tata Play Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSPACE OTT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tata Play Smart has 388 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Tata Play Smart's written reviews are positive against 60% of CSPACE OTT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tata Play Smart ships an update every 2 weeks, CSPACE OTT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tata Play Smart versus CSPACE OTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTata Play SmartCSPACE OTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (388 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.9% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings388 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTata Play LimitedKerala State Film Development Corporation Limited

Customer experience

Tata Play Smart

All ratings388 ratings
Positive45.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative82.9%

CSPACE OTT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

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

CSPACE OTT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tata Play Smart

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CSPACE OTT

One-time5
  • Movie Pack 4$0.99
  • Movie Pack 2$0.99
  • Movie Pack 3$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Movie Pack 1$0.99
  • Movie Pack 5$1.00

Questions

Is Tata Play Smart free?
Tata Play Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSPACE OTT free?
CSPACE OTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tata Play Smart or CSPACE OTT?
CSPACE OTT is rated higher. Tata Play Smart averages 3.0 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while CSPACE OTT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tata Play Smart or CSPACE OTT have ads?
Neither Tata Play Smart nor CSPACE OTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tata Play Smart or CSPACE OTT?
Tata Play Smart ships an update every 2 weeks, and CSPACE OTT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tata Play Smart was updated on October 22, 2026 and CSPACE OTT on September 19, 2026.

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