Comparison

JioHotstar vs ShemarooMe

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

Head to head
About

JioHotstar

Stream live sports, blockbuster movies, and popular TV shows from around the world. Discover exclusive web series and short-form content for entertainment anytime, anywhere. Enjoy a vast library of global hits and regional favorites all in one place.

Highlights
  • Live sports streaming
  • Blockbuster movie library
  • Hit TV shows and web series
  • Exclusive Hotstar Specials
  • Short-form micro shows (Tadka)
  • Content from HBO, Disney, Marvel
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Welcome to the world of infinite possibilities – where non-stop sports, endless entertainment, and countless stories come alive! Stream the biggest live sports and cricketing action, catch the latest Bollywood, Hollywood and regional blockbusters, binge on hit TV shows before they air on TV, and dive into exclusive Hotstar Specials created just for you. You can also enjoy global hits from HBO, Peacock, and Paramount and explore the magic of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Whatever you love to watch, you'll find it here—all in one place, only on JioHotstar, the ultimate hub for explosive live sports, cricket highlights, web shows, blockbuster movies & more! Explore Tadka, an all-new tab on the JioHotstar app for dumdaar micro shows packed with mazedaar entertainment. Perfect for short escapes from everyday life, anytime & anywhere. Toh laga Tadka On JioHotstar. What you'll love: Non-stop sports. Endless entertainment. Only on JioHotstar. A. LIVE Sports • Watch TATA IPL • Enjoy a superlative cricket viewing experience with our Commentary feed and detailed scorecards. • Football fans, we've got you covered! B. Tadka On JioHotstar • Dumdaar micro shows for mazedaar entertainment available exclusively on a brand new tab called Tadka on the JioHotstar app. • Gripping micro shows like Mitti Ka Sher, Rukega Nahi Saala, Undercover Boss - Scam Smash, Chawl Ke Sultan - Billionaire Tenant, Proxy War - The Human Calculator. • Genres like Betrayal, Rivalry, Romance, Contract Marriage, Reconciliation, Enemies to Lovers, Fake Scandal, Glow-up, Hidden Superpowers, Love Triangle, Mafia, Rags to Riches, Revenge, Scam, Start-up, Thriller, Office Politics & more C. Blockbuster Movies Stream Bollywood blockbusters, regional gems, original movies, documentaries, and critically acclaimed films—all in one place. Hollywood Movies: Prey, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Jungle Cruise, Free Guy, & classics like Titanic, etc. Bollywood Movies: Kesari Chapter 2, 12th Fail, Sarfira, Brahmastra, Atrangi Re, Gaslight, Freddy, Cuttputli, Liger, Gulmohar, Shiddat, Sadak 2, Bhuj, etc. Regional Movies: Manjummel Boys, Aavesham, Premalu, Kannur Squad, Neymar, Salaar & more D. Superhit TV Shows Web series that the world can’t get enough of, TV serials that the nation comes together to enjoy, and titles that are the talk of the town - find them all under the same roof only at JioHotstar. Hindi Shows: Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Aashiqana, Gunaah, & more English Shows: Shogun, Skeleton Crew, Modern Family, Family Guy, Billions, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building & more Regional Shows: Bigg Boss, Cooku with Comali, Krishna Mukunda Murari, Anurager Chhowa, etc. Hotstar Specials: Special Ops 2, Criminal Justice, Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar, Koffee With Karan (All Seasons), Aarya (All Seasons), Aakhri Sach, The Trial, Commando, The Night Manager, City of Dreams, Kerala Crime Files & more E. The Ultimate Disney+ Destination: Enjoy the ever-expanding universe of stories from Disney+ Superhero movies & shows: Deadpool and Wolverine, Guardians of the Galaxy, Secret Invasion, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avengers, Iron Man, Loki, Moon Knight, She-Hulk, etc. Disney+ Originals: Ahsoka, Rennervations, The Mandalorian, Encanto, Turning Red, Disenchanted, Moana, and more. If you subscribe to JioHotstar via iTunes, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and your membership will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscription will be renewed within 24-hours before the end of each period at the rate of your selected plan. Turn off auto-renewal anytime through iTunes. DISCLAIMER: Content, features & data practices vary by country/region. Refer to your region’s Privacy Policy & Terms. Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/in Terms of use: https://www.hotstar.com/tnc/in

About

ShemarooMe

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
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Enticing, award-winning Pan India stories are being dropped weekly, and best believe, you don’t want to miss these! Bringing to you the #1 multi-language entertainment platform- ShemarooMe, with an enthralling adventure in store for all. Revolutionize your streaming experience with our tribe of viewers from over 120 countries. Access our enormous library of 8000+ hours of Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi stories, from romance to comedy, crime thrillers to drama, we guarantee you’ll always have more to watch. Reading this on your phone? Our app is available here! Or your laptop, smart TV, or Fire TV? You can find us there too. Wherever you look, endless entertainment awaits! What does ShemarooMe offer you? Gujarat’s Greatest Gujju gang, assemble! Make your Gujarati movie viewing experience unforgettable with high quality and higher entertainment value. Prepare for an exciting new title to watch each week! Witness the talents of Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, and more in Gujarati web-series, films, plays, and TV shows like Vickida No Varghodo, Naadi Dosh,Vaat Vaat Ma, Fakt Mahilao Maate, Subh Yatra, Shu Thayu, Chhello Divas—the list goes on! Bollywood’s Biggest Blockbusters For the Bollywood buff in you who loves mimicking Amitabh’s iconic dialogues, there’s a treasure trove of Indian movies waiting to be explored, with the best entertainment app! Experience everything, from critically acclaimed new Hindi movies like Jaggu Ki Lalten, Bhraanti, and Angithee 2, to an extensive catalog featuring some of Bollywood’s biggest names, like Amitabh Bachchan’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halal, Akshay Kumar’s Phir Hera Pheri, Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Shahid Kapoor’s Jab We Met. Rewatch classic Hindi movies like Devdas, Hera Pheri, Ghar Ek Mandir, Suhaag, etc. Comedy's Craziest Tickle your funnybone with 1400+ hours of comedy movies and all things humorous. From comedy shows to pranks—you name it, we have it. We can't guarantee we won't make you cry, but we promise it'll be out of pure, uninhibited laughter! Kid's Corner Remove the word "boredom" from your child's dictionary with a plethora of nursery rhymes, animated films, and musical mantras on our 24x7 kids channel! With an abundance of kids' movies, we’re sure to keep them busy all day! What’s more? We're safe, ad-free, and have parental control features. Bhakti and Blessings India AKA the country of deities and devotees, allows you to tune in and experience spirituality at its best. ShemarooMe offers a diverse array of bhakti songs, bhajans, live aartis, and shlokas, as well as On-Demand live darshan videos. Ibaadat-e-incredible You're just one click away from learning the 5 pillars of Islam from the light of Quran & Hadees. Witness insightful, peaceful Quran Recitation, Naat, Islamic discourses, documentaries, Qawwali, with a 24x7 Islamic channel. Celebrate cinema with masterpieces in Marathi movies and nataks, powerful Punjabi movies and Amritvani, creatively crafted to keep you coming back for more. ShemarooMe offers a premium subscription for a small fee, letting you enjoy an abundance of films, shows, and nataks, with just a few clicks! Receiving impeccable, gripping tales is your right, so here’s us promising you show-stopping, jaw-dropping titles. Our premium plan, like any other, has its perks. Enjoy ad-free entertainment that you can access from any device, including your iPad and AppleTV, and personalized recommendations as you watch. You're allowed a total of 4 simultaneous logins. On the days when you’re traveling without a network or your internet decides to give up on you, download and watch your favorites offline, anytime, anywhere! Aap convince hogaye ya mein aur bolu? ShemarooMe is the ultimate entertainment destination for you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JioHotstar4 screens
ShemarooMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JioHotstar at 4.6 against ShemarooMe's 2.4. JioHotstar also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 114) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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.

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. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JioHotstar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of JioHotstar'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, ShemarooMe every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JioHotstar versus ShemarooMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJioHotstarShemarooMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (102K ratings) — better2.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews14.9% of reviews42.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102K — better114
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB103 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDShemaroo Entertainment Ltd.

Customer experience

JioHotstar

All ratings102,210 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative75.1%

ShemarooMe

All ratings115 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative55.1%

User reviews

JioHotstar

From 102K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality content
  • 🚀 Reliable live streaming
  • 🚀 Extensive Indian entertainment library

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent content availability
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service
  • 🙄 Intrusive advertisements

ShemarooMe

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

JioHotstar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent playback issues and freezes
  • Inability to resume content from where it was left off
  • Inconsistent Chromecast/Apple TV integration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved content organization and search
  • Seamless integration with Disney+ for US subscribers
  • Consistent subtitle support across all content

ShemarooMe

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

JioHotstar

Subscriptions10
  • Mobile 3 Months Plan$1.493 Months
  • Premium Monthly Plan$3.491 Month
  • Ent. monthly (Discontinued)$3.991 Month
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  • Hotstar VIP (Discontinued)$4.491 Year
  • Super Annual Plan$9.991 Year
  • Premium (Discontinued)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual (Discontinued)$11.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Plan$16.491 Year
  • Premium Membership Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Sports & Entertainment Annual$49.991 Year
9 purchases

ShemarooMe

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Telugu Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Quarterly$12.993 Months
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  • Premium Plan Annual$34.991 Year
  • Gujarati Plan Annual$49.991 Year
  • Premium Telugu Plan Annual$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Movie Rental$0.99
  • Movie Rental Tier 2$1.99
  • Movie Rental US$3.99

Questions

Is JioHotstar free?
JioHotstar 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, JioHotstar or ShemarooMe?
JioHotstar is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while ShemarooMe averages 2.4 from 114 ratings.
Do JioHotstar or ShemarooMe have ads?
JioHotstar shows ads; ShemarooMe does not.
Which is updated more often, JioHotstar or ShemarooMe?
JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and ShemarooMe every 5 weeks. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 9, 2026 and ShemarooMe on November 6, 2026.

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