JioHotstar vs Tamil TV Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- Tamil Christian content
- Sermon streaming
- Worship music
- Inspirational programs
- Multi-device support
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Tamil TV is a Tamil Christian channel
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | JioHotstar | Tamil TV Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (102K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | J Sam Michael Premanand |
Customer experience
JioHotstar
Tamil TV Network
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
JioHotstar
- 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
Tamil TV Network
No in-app purchases









