# JioHotstar vs Pixie

JioHotstar and Pixie both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pixie's written reviews are positive against 17% of JioHotstar's. Pixie also leads on ads (none vs shown). JioHotstar's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 40). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and Pixie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Pixie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JioHotstar has 102K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of JioHotstar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixie's.

JioHotstar ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixie weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | Pixie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews) | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-raise-creative-thinkers/id6737147663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [Fabletronic Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822486211) |

## 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


### Pixie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-raise-creative-thinkers/id6737147663)

Create personalized audio stories where your child is the hero. Weave in their name, friends, and favorite characters, along with life lessons like kindness or bravery. Enjoy screen-free, immersive storytelling designed to relax, imagine, and learn.

**Highlights:** Personalized audio stories with child as hero, Inclusion of child's name and friends, Life lessons woven into narratives, Screen-free listening experience, Calming narration and music, Stories from diverse cultures and mythology

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Super | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

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

### Is Pixie free?

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

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

JioHotstar and Pixie are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 102K and 40 ratings respectively.

### Do JioHotstar or Pixie have ads?

JioHotstar shows ads; Pixie does not.

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

JioHotstar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixie weekly. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pixie on September 22, 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.*