# JioHotstar vs Mast Video Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mast Video Maker at 62% against JioHotstar's 15%. Mast Video Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown). JioHotstar's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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 Mast Video Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JioHotstar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 62% of Mast Video Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, Mast Video Maker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | Mast Video Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mast-video-maker/id1548100082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 170 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## 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


### Mast Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mast-video-maker/id1548100082)

Create engaging lyrical video statuses and magic snack videos with numerous templates and effects. Easily add music, transitions, and particles to your photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Lyrical video templates, Magic video effects, Particle effects, Music library, Photo to video clips, Customizable music

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mast Video Maker Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Mast Video Maker Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mast Video Maker Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Mast Video Maker - Remove Ad | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

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

### Is Mast Video Maker free?

Mast Video Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JioHotstar or Mast Video Maker?

JioHotstar is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Mast Video Maker averages 4.2 from 46 ratings.

### Do JioHotstar or Mast Video Maker have ads?

JioHotstar shows ads; Mast Video Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, JioHotstar or Mast Video Maker?

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and Mast Video Maker every 4 months. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 12, 2026 and Mast Video Maker on November 11, 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.*