Comparison

Eros Now vs Hooked TV

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

Head to head
About

Eros Now

Access a vast library of over 13,000 Indian movies, original web series, TV shows, and music across 16 languages. Enjoy Bollywood blockbusters, regional content, and curated playlists for every mood. Offers offline downloads and HD streaming with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • 13,000+ Online Movies
  • Original Web Series & Films
  • TV Shows & Quickies
  • 2.5 Lakh+ Music Titles
  • Content in 16 Languages
  • Offline Downloads
  • HD Quality Streaming
Features
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Searching for an entertainment partner? Look no further! Eros Now with its library of 13,000+ Online Movies, Original Web Series & Films, TV Shows, Quickies, and over 2.5 Lakh Music Titles is here to keep boredom at bay. Producers and curators of some of the best of Indian entertainment, we have content across genres in 16 languages for a family of fans in 150+ countries around the world. As your 24X7 entertainment partners, we offer: • The Best of Bollywood: With action-packed blockbusters such as Halahal, Singham Returns, Bajirao Mastani and Dabangg 3 and rib-tickling comedies such as Vicky Donor and Housefull 3, Eros Now’s library of 13,000+ titles is the largest Bollywood movie collection in India. Need some entertainment on a Friday night? Press play on our #horror collection. Looking for inspiration? We’ve got your back! Watch movies such as Mukkabaaz and English Vinglish. Missing college? Take a trip down memory lane with our vast retro collection of hits from the ‘90s, ‘80s, ‘70s and ‘60s. • Language no bar: Looking to explore beyond a single language? Eros Now presents a diverse collection of films in languages including Tamil, Bengali, Marathi and Punjabi all combined in one single entertainment app. We are also proud to present a catalogue of para-dubbed Bollywood mega hits such as Bajirao Mastani and Devdas in languages including Russian, Polish and Swahili. • Eros Now Original Series & Films: Eros Now’s ever-expanding library of high-rated web-series will keep you glued to your screen. Watch gritty, mind-bending thrillers such as Flesh, Flip and Smoke; chuckle-inducing titles such as Metro Park and Side Hero or inspirational original series such as Modi - Journey of a Common Man. • Eros Now Quickies: Running short on time? No worries. Watch the Quickie version of movies & series on the go! Savour our collection of heart-warming short films such as Soulsathi. • Eros Music: Unwind after a long day with one of our 2.5 lakh+ music tracks, curated into playlists that suit your taste and mood. Listen to top hit songs online by music artists such as AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan and discover new tunes to groove to. • Always user first: With a built-in search panel, navigation tabs and genre-wise selections Eros Now’s is an interface that is easy to learn and use. Be it for millennials or our Gen X veterans, with the Eros Now app, entertainment in the form of a hit movie or series is one click away for one and all! Use the iTunes Subscription to upgrade to Eros Now Premium and unlock features such as: • Our full film and TV catalogue • Movie with multiple subtitles • Unlimited movie downloads for offline playback • Stream Movies in HD Quality • A watchlist for your favourite entertainment titles • A unique space to share your favourite Eros Now moments Eros Now Premium subscription terms: Get your Eros Now Premium monthly or annual subscription through the app. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a price per month (or year) according to your country and plan. The price will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Your Eros Now Premium subscription will be charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase as a recurring transaction. Your subscription will automatically renew at the current price unless you cancel your account at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription, cancel anytime or turn off auto-renewal by accessing iTunes in your Account Settings. No cancellation of your current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Eros Now Terms of Use: https://erosnow.com/termsofuse Eros Now Privacy Policy: https://erosnow.com/privacypolicy For assistance with Eros Now, please contact support@erosnow.com.

About

Hooked TV

Discover trending movies and shows with a vast catalog of popular content. Subscribe for unlimited access to a constantly updated library of addictive entertainment.

Highlights
  • Discover new favorite shows
  • Watch popular movies and shows
  • Access to a large catalog
  • Unlimited access with subscription
  • New content added regularly
Features
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Find your new favorite show on Hooked TV. Watch popular movies and shows like Trevor and the Virgin, House Rules, and more. Don’t miss out on these super-popular shows that everyone is obsessed with. HOOKED Unlimited Subscription: You must subscribe for unlimited access to the Hooked catalog. The subscription is $4.99 weekly*. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using Hooked, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at http://www.hooked.co/terms Questions? Email support@hooked.co for help!

Screenshots

Eros Now4 screens
Hooked TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Eros Now at free with in-app purchases against Hooked TV's subscription. Eros Now also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Hooked TV's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Eros Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Hooked TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hooked TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Eros Now's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hooked TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Eros Now versus Hooked TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEros NowHooked TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.4K ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews36.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB12 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEros Digital FZETelepathic, Inc.

Customer experience

Eros Now

All ratings4,395 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative61.0%

Hooked TV

All ratings11,610 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.8%

User reviews

Eros Now

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎥 Great movie selection
  • 🌟 Excellent content quality
  • 💻 Seamless app experience

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Unreliable streaming and playback
  • 🔍 Limited search and navigation
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Hooked TV

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Addictive and entertaining stories
  • 😊 Cheers people up
  • 👍 Great variety of genres
  • 🎥 Enjoyable video content

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to access content
  • 🤬 Frustrating paywall upon opening the app
  • 🙁 Used to be free but now is paid
  • 🤔 Unclear subscription model

Bugs and requests

Eros Now

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Compatibility problems on various devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved Chromecast support
  • Resume playback from last position
  • Better subtitle options
  • More new and popular titles

Hooked TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App gets stuck on loading screen
  • Issues with canceling subscriptions
  • Unauthorized charges on user accounts

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add closed captions for deaf/hard of hearing users
  • Provide more adult-oriented content
  • Improve app stability and loading times

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Eros Now

Subscriptions10
  • Eros Now Plus$0.491 Month
  • Eros Now Premium India$1.491 Month
  • Pay Monthly$4.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Eros Now Premium Monthly NRI14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pay Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Eros Now Plus$6.491 Year
  • Eros Now Premium India$12.491 Year
  • Pay Bi Annual$19.996 Months
  • Pay Annual$49.991 Year
  • Eros Now Premium Yearly NRI14 Days trial$69.991 Year
8 purchases

Hooked TV

Subscriptions8
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial3 variants$4.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • HookedTV Unlimited7 Days trial$19.997 Days

Questions

Is Eros Now free?
Eros Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hooked TV free?
Hooked TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eros Now or Hooked TV?
Hooked TV is rated higher. Eros Now averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Hooked TV averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Eros Now or Hooked TV have ads?
Neither Eros Now nor Hooked TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eros Now or Hooked TV?
Eros Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hooked TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eros Now was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hooked TV on November 8, 2026.

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