# JioHotstar vs Tamil TV Network

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.

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 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | Tamil TV Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamil-tv-network/id1485877321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [J Sam Michael Premanand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459891645) |

## 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


### Tamil TV Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamil-tv-network/id1485877321)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 2, 2026 and Tamil TV Network on October 24, 2026.

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