# JioHotstar vs OTTplay

JioHotstar and OTTplay both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of OTTplay's written reviews are positive against 17% of JioHotstar's. OTTplay also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). JioHotstar's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 164). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and OTTplay sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for JioHotstar against 4.5 for OTTplay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 52% of OTTplay's.

JioHotstar ships an update every 2 weeks, OTTplay every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | OTTplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | [4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplay/id1536115085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **51.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [HT Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/463250896) |

## What reviewers say

### JioHotstar

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

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

**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


### OTTplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplay/id1536115085)

Consolidate over 30 streaming services into a single application. Discover personalized recommendations for over 50,000 movies and shows across various genres and languages. Enjoy curated subscription packs tailored to your viewing preferences.

**Highlights:** Access 30+ OTT platforms, Over 50,000 movies and shows, Personalized recommendations, Curated subscription packs, Content ratings and reviews, Regional and international content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sports Max | $0.99 | per month |
| Thalaiva | $0.99 | per month |
| Chhota Dhamaka | $0.99 | per month |
| Simply South Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hindi Max | $1.99 | per month |
| OTTplay Flexi Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Power Play Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Sports365 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Jhakaas Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Chota Pataka | $9.99 | per year |
| Sports365 | $11.99 | per year |
| OTTplay Flexi Plan Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Jhakaas | $12.99 | per year |
| Simply South | $12.99 | per year |
| Power Play | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

JioHotstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OTTplay free?

OTTplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JioHotstar or OTTplay?

JioHotstar is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while OTTplay averages 4.5 from 164 ratings.

### Do JioHotstar or OTTplay have ads?

Both JioHotstar and OTTplay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, JioHotstar or OTTplay?

JioHotstar ships an update every 2 weeks, and OTTplay every 11 days. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on September 26, 2026 and OTTplay on September 25, 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.*