# JioHotstar vs MFDC

The clearest difference is rating: JioHotstar at 4.6 against MFDC's 2.0. JioHotstar also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 2) and review sentiment (16% vs 0%). MFDC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. MFDC asks for nothing beyond the download.

JioHotstar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 0% of MFDC's.

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, MFDC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | MFDC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfdc/id1633078029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **15.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [Heikham JayentaKumar Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633078031) |

## 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


### MFDC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfdc/id1633078029)

This app provides a platform for watching Manipuri films and shows on mobile devices. It allows users to download videos for offline viewing and features a categorized library of the latest content. The service is dedicated to distributing films under authorized copyright.

**Highlights:** Watch Manipuri films and shows, Download videos for offline viewing, Categorized movie library, Latest film updates, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

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

### Is MFDC free?

MFDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

JioHotstar is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while MFDC averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do JioHotstar or MFDC have ads?

JioHotstar shows ads; MFDC does not.

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

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and MFDC every 5 weeks. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on October 21, 2026 and MFDC on October 2, 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.*