# JioHotstar vs CluePal

The clearest difference is rating: JioHotstar at 4.6 against CluePal's 4.0. JioHotstar also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). CluePal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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

JioHotstar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. 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.

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, CluePal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JioHotstar | CluePal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiohotstar/id934459219/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluepal/id6744539126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/440687246) | [Lunar Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796243791) |

## 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


### CluePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluepal/id6744539126)

Get hints, clues, and answers for popular daily word and logic puzzles. Designed for puzzle fans needing just the right amount of help, from subtle nudges to full solutions, without spoiling the fun. Stay spoiler-free until you're ready.

**Highlights:** Hints and answers for daily word games, Supports Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Strands, Mini Crossword, Gradual hints leading to the solution, Daily updates synced with latest puzzles, Ad-free interface, Spoiler-free until ready

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JioHotstar free?

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

### Is CluePal free?

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

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

JioHotstar is rated higher. JioHotstar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while CluePal averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do JioHotstar or CluePal have ads?

JioHotstar shows ads; CluePal does not.

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

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and CluePal every 2 months. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 9, 2026 and CluePal on November 5, 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.*