# JioHotstar vs AyeVee

The clearest difference is ads: AyeVee at none against JioHotstar's shown. AyeVee also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). JioHotstar's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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 and AyeVee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, AyeVee weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | AyeVee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [AyeVee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649826200) |

## 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


### AyeVee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayevee-interactive-stories/id6443836091)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AV_Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| AVSubscriptions | $11.99 | per year |
| ayevee | $0.99 | one-time |
| ayevee | $1.99 | one-time |
| ayevee | $3.99 | one-time |
| ayevee | $10.00 | one-time |
| ayevee | $14.00 | one-time |
| all_shows_order_8 | $16.00 | one-time |
| ayevee | $18.00 | one-time |
| ayevee | $35.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

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

### Is AyeVee free?

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

### Do JioHotstar or AyeVee have ads?

JioHotstar shows ads; AyeVee does not.

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

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and AyeVee weekly. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 7, 2026 and AyeVee 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.*