# JioHotstar vs AMRITA LIVE

JioHotstar and AMRITA LIVE both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of AMRITA LIVE's written reviews are positive against 15% of JioHotstar's. AMRITA LIVE also leads on ads (none vs shown). JioHotstar's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and AMRITA LIVE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.6 for AMRITA LIVE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 60% of AMRITA LIVE's.

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, AMRITA LIVE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | AMRITA LIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amrita-live/id1559510636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| 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) | [AMRITA ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312467831) |

## 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


### AMRITA LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amrita-live/id1559510636)

This platform offers exclusive content from a renowned spiritual leader, including live streams, spiritual tours, and popular TV shows. It also features family entertainment, news, and movies for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of events, Exclusive spiritual content, Multilingual TV shows, Archive footage, Family entertainment, News and current affairs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 MONTH | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 MONTH | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| YEARLY | $14.99 | per year |
| 3 Month | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

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

### Is AMRITA LIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JioHotstar or AMRITA LIVE?

JioHotstar is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while AMRITA LIVE averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do JioHotstar or AMRITA LIVE have ads?

JioHotstar shows ads; AMRITA LIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, JioHotstar or AMRITA LIVE?

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and AMRITA LIVE monthly. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 13, 2026 and AMRITA LIVE on November 3, 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.*