Comparison

JioHotstar vs Tamil TV Network

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, hit TV shows, and exclusive originals. Access content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, HBO, and more, all in one place. Enjoy a vast library of entertainment for every taste.

Highlights
  • Live sports streaming
  • Blockbuster movie library
  • Hit TV shows and web series
  • Exclusive originals
  • Disney+ content
  • Hollywood and regional films
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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

Tamil TV Network

This app provides a dedicated channel for Tamil Christian content. Stream sermons, worship music, and inspirational programs directly to your Apple TV, iPhone, or iPad.

Highlights
  • Tamil Christian content
  • Sermon streaming
  • Worship music
  • Inspirational programs
  • Multi-device support
Features
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Tamil TV is a Tamil Christian channel

Screenshots

JioHotstar4 screens
Tamil TV Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tamil TV Network at 100% against JioHotstar's 15%. Tamil TV Network also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). JioHotstar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (102K vs 1). On price 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. Tamil TV Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tamil TV Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tamil TV Network's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, Tamil TV Network every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
JioHotstar versus Tamil TV Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJioHotstarTamil TV Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (102K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDJ Sam Michael Premanand

Customer experience

JioHotstar

All ratings102,198 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative74.4%

Tamil TV Network

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tamil TV Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Tamil TV Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JioHotstar free?
JioHotstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tamil TV Network free?
Tamil TV Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JioHotstar or Tamil TV Network?
Tamil TV Network is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Tamil TV Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JioHotstar or Tamil TV Network have ads?
JioHotstar shows ads; Tamil TV Network does not.
Which is updated more often, JioHotstar or Tamil TV Network?
JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and Tamil TV Network every 4 months. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tamil TV Network on October 24, 2026.

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