# JioHotstar vs ShemarooMe

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | ShemarooMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | [2.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemaroome/id1439041310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **42.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645471850) |

## What reviewers say

### JioHotstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile 3 Months Plan | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Ent. monthly (Discontinued) | $3.99 | per month |
| Hotstar VIP (Discontinued) | $4.49 | per year |
| Super Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium (Discontinued) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual (Discontinued) | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Plan | $16.49 | per year |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Sports & Entertainment Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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