Flipboard vs Hotstar: most-reported complaints compared
Most-reported issues at Flipboard and Hotstar, according to reviewers on Trustpilot — classified by our automated reader and backed by verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. This is a side-by-side of what reviewers report, not a score, rating or recommendation for either company.
TrustScore 1.8 · 47 reviews on Trustpilot.
36 reviews analysed, 2020-11-30 to 2026-11-01.
Complaint rate (recent window): 56%
0% of negative reviews get a company reply.
“Blatant left wing bias, shame because the platform works well.”
Hotstar
TrustScore 1.6 · 128 reviews on Trustpilot.
103 reviews analysed, 2020-06-07 to 2026-11-03.
Complaint rate (recent window): 87%
0% of negative reviews get a company reply.
“They sold the subscription even when they knew that it doesn't work in Canada. They won't give me refund.”
Reported on both
Issues with an evidenced category (at least two verbatim quotes) on both sides.
| Issue | Hotstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Not as described | 10% | 18% |
Method: reviews are classified into a fixed complaint taxonomy by an automated reader; every category shown is backed by at least two verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. Figures are census classifications, not official statistics, and reflect what reviewers reported — not findings of wrongdoing by either company. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Trustpilot A/S, Flipboard or Hotstar.