Comparison

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي vs ShemarooMe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي

Access a vast library of movies, series, and live TV channels. Enjoy free ad-supported content or upgrade for premium blockbusters, originals, and live sports. Buy or rent new releases, and stream on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Free ad-supported movies and series
  • 50+ live and digital TV channels
  • Premium content with STARZPLAY MAX
  • Live sports streaming
  • Buy or rent new releases
  • Offline viewing
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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STARZPLAY — One App. Endless Entertainment. Explore a world of movies, series, and live TV channels at your fingertips. Watch for free, or upgrade to STARZPLAY MAX to unlock exclusive blockbusters, original productions, and the biggest live sports — all in one app. Enjoy Free Entertainment Enjoy a vast library of ad-supported movies, series, and documentaries — no registration or subscription required. Stream Free TV Channels Enjoy 50+ live and digital channels curated for every taste. Watch nonstop movie channels, stay updated with the latest news, binge game show channels, or explore fan-favorite celebrity channels dedicated to iconic stars and their legendary work. Go Premium with STARZPLAY MAX Unlock unlimited, ad-free access to Hollywood hits, the latest originals, Arabic and Turkish favorites, anime, documentaries, same-time-as-the-US series, kids’ programs, and live sports. Stream STARZPLAY Originals like Harley, Kaboos, and Million Dollar Listing UAE, or fan-favorites like Young Sheldon, Kurulus: Osman, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Walking Dead: Dead City, El Turco, The Good Doctor, Naruto and The Flash. Plus live sports including Serie A, UFC, PFL, ICC T20 World Cup , IPL, Six Nations, PGA Tour Golf, AEW, boxing and more. Enjoy ADtv content for free in the new Abu Dhabi Media Network (ADMN) section on STARZPLAY. All your favorite channels, shows, and exclusive productions in one place, with seamless high-quality streaming. Explore the STARZPLAY Store to buy or rent direct-from-cinema releases — and watch them anytime, anywhere, bringing the latest blockbusters straight to your screen. Key Features Stream your way: Watch for free now or upgrade for premium content and live sports. Buy or rent the latest cinema releases or browse live/digital channels. Extensive library: From timeless classics to new releases across genres. Personalized recommendations: Tailored to your taste to keep your feed fresh. Multiple devices: Compatible with phones, tablets, TVs, and desktops. Register up to 5 devices, stream on 2 simultaneously. 4K / Full HD & offline mode: Stream in top quality or download for offline viewing. Seamless experience: An intuitive interface that makes discovery and watching effortless. Join STARZPLAY and enjoy free and premium entertainment — all in one app. Download now and start watching! Privacy Policy: https://starzplay.com/en/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://starzplay.com/en/termsandconditions

About

ShemarooMe

Access a vast library of award-winning Pan Indian stories across multiple languages. Stream Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi content, including movies, web series, and comedy shows. Enjoy dedicated sections for kids, spirituality, and Islamic content.

Highlights
  • Multi-language content library
  • Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi stories
  • Bollywood blockbusters
  • Comedy shows and movies
  • Kids' content and nursery rhymes
  • Spiritual and Islamic content
Features
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Enticing, award-winning Pan India stories are being dropped weekly, and best believe, you don’t want to miss these! Bringing to you the #1 multi-language entertainment platform- ShemarooMe, with an enthralling adventure in store for all. Revolutionize your streaming experience with our tribe of viewers from over 120 countries. Access our enormous library of 8000+ hours of Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi stories, from romance to comedy, crime thrillers to drama, we guarantee you’ll always have more to watch. Reading this on your phone? Our app is available here! Or your laptop, smart TV, or Fire TV? You can find us there too. Wherever you look, endless entertainment awaits! What does ShemarooMe offer you? Gujarat’s Greatest Gujju gang, assemble! Make your Gujarati movie viewing experience unforgettable with high quality and higher entertainment value. Prepare for an exciting new title to watch each week! Witness the talents of Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, and more in Gujarati web-series, films, plays, and TV shows like Vickida No Varghodo, Naadi Dosh,Vaat Vaat Ma, Fakt Mahilao Maate, Subh Yatra, Shu Thayu, Chhello Divas—the list goes on! Bollywood’s Biggest Blockbusters For the Bollywood buff in you who loves mimicking Amitabh’s iconic dialogues, there’s a treasure trove of Indian movies waiting to be explored, with the best entertainment app! Experience everything, from critically acclaimed new Hindi movies like Jaggu Ki Lalten, Bhraanti, and Angithee 2, to an extensive catalog featuring some of Bollywood’s biggest names, like Amitabh Bachchan’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halal, Akshay Kumar’s Phir Hera Pheri, Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Shahid Kapoor’s Jab We Met. Rewatch classic Hindi movies like Devdas, Hera Pheri, Ghar Ek Mandir, Suhaag, etc. Comedy's Craziest Tickle your funnybone with 1400+ hours of comedy movies and all things humorous. From comedy shows to pranks—you name it, we have it. We can't guarantee we won't make you cry, but we promise it'll be out of pure, uninhibited laughter! Kid's Corner Remove the word "boredom" from your child's dictionary with a plethora of nursery rhymes, animated films, and musical mantras on our 24x7 kids channel! With an abundance of kids' movies, we’re sure to keep them busy all day! What’s more? We're safe, ad-free, and have parental control features. Bhakti and Blessings India AKA the country of deities and devotees, allows you to tune in and experience spirituality at its best. ShemarooMe offers a diverse array of bhakti songs, bhajans, live aartis, and shlokas, as well as On-Demand live darshan videos. Ibaadat-e-incredible You're just one click away from learning the 5 pillars of Islam from the light of Quran & Hadees. Witness insightful, peaceful Quran Recitation, Naat, Islamic discourses, documentaries, Qawwali, with a 24x7 Islamic channel. Celebrate cinema with masterpieces in Marathi movies and nataks, powerful Punjabi movies and Amritvani, creatively crafted to keep you coming back for more. ShemarooMe offers a premium subscription for a small fee, letting you enjoy an abundance of films, shows, and nataks, with just a few clicks! Receiving impeccable, gripping tales is your right, so here’s us promising you show-stopping, jaw-dropping titles. Our premium plan, like any other, has its perks. Enjoy ad-free entertainment that you can access from any device, including your iPad and AppleTV, and personalized recommendations as you watch. You're allowed a total of 4 simultaneous logins. On the days when you’re traveling without a network or your internet decides to give up on you, download and watch your favorites offline, anytime, anywhere! Aap convince hogaye ya mein aur bolu? ShemarooMe is the ultimate entertainment destination for you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي4 screens
ShemarooMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي at 4.3 against ShemarooMe's 2.4. STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 114). ShemarooMe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ShemarooMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي has 4.9K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي's written reviews are positive against 43% of ShemarooMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي ships an update weekly, ShemarooMe every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي versus ShemarooMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTARZPLAY ستارزبلايShemarooMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4.9K ratings) — better2.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews42.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better114
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB103 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlayco Entertainment FZ LLCShemaroo Entertainment Ltd.

Customer experience

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي

All ratings4,851 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative54.2%

ShemarooMe

All ratings115 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative55.1%

User reviews

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎥 Great content selection
  • 💻 Easy to use app
  • 🤩 Wonderful streaming experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Unreliable streaming quality
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Not available in all regions

ShemarooMe

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent customer service
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎥 Great content collection
  • 🔍 Helpful search options
  • 📥 Easy downloads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔒 Login and subscription issues
  • 🎥 Lack of video controls
  • 🖥️ Compatibility issues with TVs and devices
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Bugs and requests

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and account problems
  • Streaming freezes and playback errors
  • Missing episodes and content
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multiple user profiles
  • Implement offline viewing
  • Improve subtitle customization
  • Enhance Chromecast/AirPlay support

ShemarooMe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Login problems
  • Subscription issues
  • Compatibility problems with TVs and devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full-screen mode
  • Improved video player controls
  • Chromecast and smart TV support
  • Offline viewing option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي

Subscriptions10
  • AD Sports Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • UFC Arabia Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • STARZPLAY Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
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  • PLUS Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • STARZPLAY Monthly Plan$10.991 Month
  • STARZPLAY Monthly Plan7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • STARZPLAY Sports Monthly Plan$11.491 Month
  • STARZPLAY Sports Month Plan$11.991 Month
  • STARZPLAY MAX Monthly Plan$11.991 Month
  • STARZPLAY Ultimate Month Plan$12.991 Month
9 purchases

ShemarooMe

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Telugu Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Quarterly$12.993 Months
Show 3 more
  • Premium Plan Annual$34.991 Year
  • Gujarati Plan Annual$49.991 Year
  • Premium Telugu Plan Annual$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Movie Rental$0.99
  • Movie Rental Tier 2$1.99
  • Movie Rental US$3.99

Questions

Is STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي free?
STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShemarooMe free?
ShemarooMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي or ShemarooMe?
STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي is rated higher. STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while ShemarooMe averages 2.4 from 114 ratings.
Do STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي or ShemarooMe have ads?
Neither STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي nor ShemarooMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي or ShemarooMe?
STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي ships an update weekly, and ShemarooMe every 5 weeks. Most recently, STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShemarooMe on November 2, 2026.

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