# Zee 5 vs ShemarooMe

The clearest difference is rating: Zee 5 at 4.6 against ShemarooMe's 2.4. Zee 5 also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (24K vs 114). ShemarooMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 15%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zee 5 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ShemarooMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zee 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zee 5 has 24K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Zee 5's written reviews are positive against 43% of ShemarooMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zee 5 ships an update every 6 days, ShemarooMe every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zee 5 | ShemarooMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zee-5/id743691886/reviews)** | [2.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemaroome/id1439041310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **42.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Z5X Global FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298929437) | [Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645471850) |

## What reviewers say

### Zee 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zee-5/id743691886)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream thousands of South Asian movies, web series, and TV shows in your preferred language. Enjoy live cricket, download content for offline viewing, and discover personalized recommendations. Experience high-quality streaming with options for dubbed and multilingual content.

**Highlights:** 4000+ movies and 500+ originals, Content dubbed in 8 languages, 12 display and 21 content languages, Offline downloads, Live TV guide, Personalized recommendations, 4K video streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZEE5-Epicon-Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEE5-Simply South-Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Month - 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |
| ZEE5 Chaupal Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| HD Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Pack - Special Offer | $7.99 | per year |
| Zee5 Telugu Monthly Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| Zee5 Hindi Monthly Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| 4K Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Quarterly - All Access | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| 40% Off - All Access Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Pack | $59.99 | per year |
| 4K Annual | $65.99 | per year |
| Premium 4K (Discontinued) | $69.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (Discontinued) | $99.99 | per month |
| 4K Monthly (Discontinued) | $100.99 | per month |
| All Access Plan (Discontinued) | $109.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (Discontinued) | $109.99 | per month |
| 4K Annual | $124.99 | per year |
| 40% Off (Discontinued) | $499.99 | per year |
| All Access HD Plan | $599.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
- 👍 Great content selection
- 💡 Affordable subscription
- 🎨 Visually appealing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 📺 Casting and TV integration issues
- 🔒 Problematic subscription management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during playback
- Subscription not recognized or renewed properly
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Incorrect content availability based on region

**Requested features**

- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Add resume playback feature
- Provide better language support and subtitles
- Enhance Chromecast and smart TV compatibility


### ShemarooMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemaroome/id1439041310)

Access a vast library of award-winning Pan Indian stories across multiple languages. Stream Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi content, including movies, web series, and comedy shows. Enjoy dedicated sections for kids, spirituality, and Islamic content.

**Highlights:** Multi-language content library, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi stories, Bollywood blockbusters, Comedy shows and movies, Kids' content and nursery rhymes, Spiritual and Islamic content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Telugu Plan Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Gujarati Plan Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Telugu Plan Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Movie Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Movie Rental Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movie Rental US | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Great content collection
- 🔍 Helpful search options
- 📥 Easy downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Login and subscription issues
- 🎥 Lack of video controls
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues with TVs and devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Login problems
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with TVs and devices

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- Improved video player controls
- Chromecast and smart TV support
- Offline viewing option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zee 5 free?

Zee 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShemarooMe free?

ShemarooMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zee 5 or ShemarooMe?

Zee 5 is rated higher. Zee 5 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while ShemarooMe averages 2.4 from 114 ratings.

### Do Zee 5 or ShemarooMe have ads?

Zee 5 shows ads; ShemarooMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zee 5 or ShemarooMe?

Zee 5 ships an update every 6 days, and ShemarooMe every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zee 5 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShemarooMe on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*