1. MX Player
MX Media (Amazon) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.6/5
Video player and free streaming.
Free
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Best Times of India App alternatives in India (2026)
Times of India App is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Times Internet, Mumbai, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 20 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Times of India App are MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), NDTV App (Free), Inshorts (Free) and Dream11 (Free). MX Player is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Times of India App alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Times of India App's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Times of India App (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Times of India App |
| 2 |  Dailyhunt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs Times of India App |
| 3 |  NDTV App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs Times of India App |
| 4 |  Inshorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Dream11 | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  MPL | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  WinZO | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Games24x7 (RummyCircle) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Ludo King | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Zupee | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  BookMyShow | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  PVR Inox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Paytm Insider | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Loco | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs Times of India App |
| 16 |  Rooter | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  District by Zomato | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  JioTV | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Sportskeeda | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Times of India App alternatives in detail
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5. Dream11
Dream Sports · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Fantasy sports built in Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
8. Games24x7 (RummyCircle)
Games24x7 · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Online rummy and fantasy.
Free
Free plan available
9. Ludo King
Gametion · Navi Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
India's most downloaded game built in Navi Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
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Times of India App alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Times of India App in 2026?+
The closest matches to Times of India App on App Advisor are MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), NDTV App (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Times of India App, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Times of India App?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), NDTV App (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Times of India App?+
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), NDTV App (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Times of India App vs MX Player: which is better?+
MX Player is the closest match to Times of India App in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Times of India App alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Times of India App also covers, and Times Internet's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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