JioHotstar vs Durlabh Darshan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JioHotstar
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.
- Live sports streaming
- Blockbuster movie library
- Hit TV shows and web series
- Exclusive originals
- Disney+ content
- Hollywood and regional films
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Welcome to the world of infinite possibilities – where non-stop sports, endless entertainment, and countless stories come alive! Stream the biggest live sports and cricketing action, catch the latest Bollywood, Hollywood and regional blockbusters, binge on hit TV shows before they air on TV, and dive into exclusive Hotstar Specials created just for you. You can also enjoy global hits from HBO, Peacock, and Paramount and explore the magic of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Whatever you love to watch, you'll find it here—all in one place, only on JioHotstar, the ultimate hub for explosive live sports, cricket highlights, web shows, blockbuster movies & more! Explore Tadka, an all-new tab on the JioHotstar app for dumdaar micro shows packed with mazedaar entertainment. Perfect for short escapes from everyday life, anytime & anywhere. Toh laga Tadka On JioHotstar. What you'll love: Non-stop sports. Endless entertainment. Only on JioHotstar. A. LIVE Sports • Watch TATA IPL • Enjoy a superlative cricket viewing experience with our Commentary feed and detailed scorecards. • Football fans, we've got you covered! B. Tadka On JioHotstar • Dumdaar micro shows for mazedaar entertainment available exclusively on a brand new tab called Tadka on the JioHotstar app. • Gripping micro shows like Mitti Ka Sher, Rukega Nahi Saala, Undercover Boss - Scam Smash, Chawl Ke Sultan - Billionaire Tenant, Proxy War - The Human Calculator. • Genres like Betrayal, Rivalry, Romance, Contract Marriage, Reconciliation, Enemies to Lovers, Fake Scandal, Glow-up, Hidden Superpowers, Love Triangle, Mafia, Rags to Riches, Revenge, Scam, Start-up, Thriller, Office Politics & more C. Blockbuster Movies Stream Bollywood blockbusters, regional gems, original movies, documentaries, and critically acclaimed films—all in one place. Hollywood Movies: Prey, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Jungle Cruise, Free Guy, & classics like Titanic, etc. Bollywood Movies: Kesari Chapter 2, 12th Fail, Sarfira, Brahmastra, Atrangi Re, Gaslight, Freddy, Cuttputli, Liger, Gulmohar, Shiddat, Sadak 2, Bhuj, etc. Regional Movies: Manjummel Boys, Aavesham, Premalu, Kannur Squad, Neymar, Salaar & more D. Superhit TV Shows Web series that the world can’t get enough of, TV serials that the nation comes together to enjoy, and titles that are the talk of the town - find them all under the same roof only at JioHotstar. Hindi Shows: Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Aashiqana, Gunaah, & more English Shows: Shogun, Skeleton Crew, Modern Family, Family Guy, Billions, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building & more Regional Shows: Bigg Boss, Cooku with Comali, Krishna Mukunda Murari, Anurager Chhowa, etc. Hotstar Specials: Special Ops 2, Criminal Justice, Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar, Koffee With Karan (All Seasons), Aarya (All Seasons), Aakhri Sach, The Trial, Commando, The Night Manager, City of Dreams, Kerala Crime Files & more E. The Ultimate Disney+ Destination: Enjoy the ever-expanding universe of stories from Disney+ Superhero movies & shows: Deadpool and Wolverine, Guardians of the Galaxy, Secret Invasion, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avengers, Iron Man, Loki, Moon Knight, She-Hulk, etc. Disney+ Originals: Ahsoka, Rennervations, The Mandalorian, Encanto, Turning Red, Disenchanted, Moana, and more. If you subscribe to JioHotstar via iTunes, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and your membership will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscription will be renewed within 24-hours before the end of each period at the rate of your selected plan. Turn off auto-renewal anytime through iTunes. DISCLAIMER: Content, features & data practices vary by country/region. Refer to your region’s Privacy Policy & Terms. Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/in Terms of use: https://www.hotstar.com/tnc/in
Durlabh Darshan
Experience daily temple rituals, live darshan, and devotional content from revered Indian temples. Explore deities in augmented reality and immerse yourself in sacred spaces with virtual reality.
- Daily Shringar and Aarti
- Live temple darshan
- Bhakti Reels
- Augmented Reality deities
- Virtual Reality temple tours
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Durlabh Darshan brings spirituality closer to you with live temple darshan, devotional bhajans, aartis, mantras, and sacred spiritual experiences right on your mobile device. Bring the temple home. Durlabh Darshan opens the doors of India's most sacred shrines - Kashi Vishwanath, Omkareshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Maa Sharda Shakti Peeth and more - straight to your phone. Watch live Aarti, daily Shringar and rare Garbh Griha darshan in breathtaking 3D, AR and immersive VR. No queues. No crowds. Just pure bhakti, anytime, anywhere. DAILY LIVE DARSHAN & AARTI - Live Shringar and Aarti from 14+ revered temples - Witness Bhasm Aarti, Shayan Aarti and other rare rituals - Never miss a moment with full-screen Aarti alarms RARE TEMPLES, ONE APP - Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peeths and ancient mandirs across India - Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Omkareshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Sharda Devi and more - Step inside the sanctum sanctorum (Garbh Griha) virtually IMMERSIVE 3D, AR & VR - 360 degree VR darshan from inside the temple - Augmented Reality deities right in your puja room - Premium 3D Virtual Abhishek for 12+ temples: perform sacred rituals with your own hands SACRED RITUAL REMINDERS - Personalized full-screen Aarti alarms for your chosen deity - One-tap entry into live darshan the moment curtains open - Custom alerts synced with real temple timings MORE THAN DARSHAN - Soulful Bhakti Reels and devotional shorts - 3D theatre with spiritual stories and devotional series - Aaj Ke Darshan daily status: share blessings with family - Global Bhakti quiz competitions WHY DEVOTEES LOVE DURLABH DARSHAN - Perfect for elders, NRIs and busy schedules: devotion never pauses - Online streaming and offline viewing supported - HD and SD quality for every device - Trusted by 2 lakh+ devotees worldwide Subscribe to unlock premium VR darshan, exclusive aartis and the full library of sacred rituals. Download Durlabh Darshan today and let the divine come to you. Har Har Mahadev | Jai Mata Di | Jai Shri Ram Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://store.durlabhdarshan.com/pages/privacy-policy-1
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Verdict
JioHotstar and Durlabh Darshan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Durlabh Darshan's written reviews are positive against 15% of JioHotstar's. Durlabh Darshan also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). JioHotstar's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and Durlabh Darshan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
JioHotstar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 92% of Durlabh Darshan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, Durlabh Darshan every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JioHotstar | Durlabh Darshan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (102K ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 381 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | TechXR Innovations Private Limited |
Customer experience
JioHotstar
Durlabh Darshan
User reviews
JioHotstar
From 102K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 High-quality content
- 🚀 Reliable live streaming
- 🚀 Extensive Indian entertainment library
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent content availability
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🙅♀️ Poor customer service
- 🙄 Intrusive advertisements
Durlabh Darshan
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😇 Immersive spiritual experience
- 🏠 Devotion at home
- ✨ Highly recommended for elders
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🖼️ Good video quality
Room to improve
- 🗣️ Commentary only in Hindi
- 📉 Limited content
- ⏳ No new content updates
- 💰 Premium price not justified
- 📞 No support
Bugs and requests
JioHotstar
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent playback issues and freezes
- Inability to resume content from where it was left off
- Inconsistent Chromecast/Apple TV integration
Requested features
3 requests- Improved content organization and search
- Seamless integration with Disney+ for US subscribers
- Consistent subtitle support across all content
Durlabh Darshan
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not working on iPhone 13
- App hangs and closes
- Not working, requires restart
- AR not working
- VR not working
Requested features
5 requests- Include South Indian languages
- Add more temples and new content
- Add Vaishno Devi, Vrindavan, Haridwar content
- Add Vrindavan
- Add non-VR viewing option
In-app purchases
JioHotstar
- Mobile 3 Months Plan$1.493 Months
- Premium Monthly Plan$3.491 Month
- Ent. monthly (Discontinued)$3.991 Month
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- Hotstar VIP (Discontinued)$4.491 Year
- Super Annual Plan$9.991 Year
- Premium (Discontinued)$9.991 Month
- Premium Annual (Discontinued)$11.991 Year
- Premium Annual Plan$16.491 Year
- Premium Membership Monthly$19.991 Month
- Sports & Entertainment Annual$49.991 Year
Durlabh Darshan
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- DurlabhDarshan yearly subscription.$2.993 Months
- Quarterly Plan (Premium 2D + 3D VR)$6.993 Months
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- Yearly Plan (Standard 2D + 3D VR)$9.991 Year
- DurlabhDarshan yearly subscription.$9.991 Year
