WAVES PB vs ShowDex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WAVES PB
This app offers a comprehensive entertainment experience, featuring a wide range of content from Indian culture and stories to trending shows and podcasts. It allows users to shop while streaming, play interactive games, and personalize their viewing with language and category preferences for seamless enjoyment anywhere.
- All-in-one OTT entertainment
- Shop while you stream
- Play and learn games/shows
- Personalized content recommendations
- Seamless streaming anywhere
- Variety of content: classics, trending, podcasts, sports, animation
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Introducing Waves OTT by Prasar Bharati – the app that’s got something for everyone! From the legacy of Akashvani and Doordarshan comes this all-in-one app, bringing the best of India’s entertainment, culture, and stories right to your phone. Whether you’re here for timeless classics, the latest trending content, or something fresh and fun, Waves has it all under one roof. Why you’ll love Waves: ● All-In-One OTT Entertainment From latest releases, trending content and podcasts to independent creator content, animation, and sports – whatever your taste, Waves has it covered! ● Shop While You Stream With CSC shopping built right into the app, discover curated finds and shop with a tap no need to leave the fun! ● Play & Learn Dive into games and shows for every interest. Waves makes entertainment informative and interactive. ● Personalized Just for You Set your language preference, explore categories that match your mood, and find exactly what you’re looking for with easy search tools. ● Seamless Streaming Anytime, Anywhere Waves OTT lets you stream without a hitch – whether you’re in a metro or in the countryside. Waves isn’t just an app – it’s your one-stop destination for everything India loves! Get ready to discover, enjoy, and experience India’s culture, entertainment, and stories in a whole new way. Download Waves OTT today and start exploring!
ShowDex
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Rate your favorite movies, TV Shows, discover new ones, and explore everything from actors and directors to full cast and crew details. Build your personal movie journey and dive deeper into the stories behind the screen.
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Verdict
WAVES PB and ShowDex are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
WAVES PB ships an update monthly, ShowDex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WAVES PB | ShowDex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | All India Radio | Dhanya Ramachandran |
In-app purchases
WAVES PB
No in-app purchases
ShowDex
No in-app purchases
