addatimes.com

Although the streaming revolution may have been started in the US, thanks to Netflix and then Hulu and Amazon Prime Video shortly thereafter, no region is currently undergoing as much rapid growth in the streaming market as India. Over the course of the last 5 years alone, the number of Indian and Bengali streaming services has increased exponentially - and this trend does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. Many people around the world are excited about India's recent surge in streaming media sites and apps. The quality of many of these new sites is remarkable.

StreamingSites.com observes a sharp increase in the number of high-quality streaming sites originating from one area - India - over the last few years. This trend seems to parallel the shift away from Netflix's original movie streaming business model and towards a subscription-based service model.

A noteworthy number of high-quality movie streaming sites that have been coming out of India in recent years offer something that most streamers neglect: a unique movie streaming experience. So many of the sites I evaluate on a daily basis tend to blend in with one another over time - that is because of the fact that so few movie streaming sites are daring to be different, to venture into unchartered territory. It's always the same old story: stream your favorite popular full-length movies and TV series for a monthly fee, maybe also access some exclusive, original content.

Quite a few Indian movie streaming sites are embracing the next generation of streaming, ready to leave the old hat streaming sites in the dust. This new wave of sites caters to a younger generation, a more mobile viewership. How are they accomplishing this, you ask? The answer is simple: they are specializing in shorter content such as web series, short films, music videos, etc.

Perhaps you have heard about the epic dud that was Quibi? This company put millions of dollars into creating a short form streaming app that they hoped would compete directly with more traditional movie streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu. Well, although Quibi's execution wound up being its fatal flaw, it did prove one thing - that there is an increasing demand for shorter, more easily digestible content.

And this is precisely the philosophy that fuels Addatimes, a new and most promising movie streaming site. It has only been around for just under 5 years, but it has quickly risen to prominence. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely used movie streaming sites across India and Bangladesh. Its goal is to reach over 250+ million Bengali people around the world, and it is certainly not in a bad position to actually achieve this goal one day - as of the time of this review, Addatimes is the fastest-growing Bengali OTT streaming service in India.

Given the hype and expectations that have surrounded Addatimes, you are probably wondering if it is the best movie streaming site for you. Well, that depends. If you don't speak Bengali, then I think it is fair to say that it is not (unless maybe you are in the process of trying to learn the language). If you are Bengali, though, I think there's a good chance that Addatimes could be the movie streaming site that you have been waiting for - especially if you like short form content and mobile streaming.

Design

In truth, I could probably count on one hand the number of times that I have encountered a movie streaming site that offers an equally dynamic, intuitive, and enjoyable user experience as that of Addatimes. This streamer literally has everything you hope for, design-wise - it is clean, sleek, user-friendly, immersive, and responsive. Would you like to take me on a quick tour? When you first land on Addatimes, the layout may look very similar to nearly every other premium streaming site on the market. And, indeed, you would be correct in noticing this; the layout is very standard - a large banner at the top, followed by a series of side-scrolling menus separated by category below - but what excites me about Addatimes is its content.

The little experiential details of this site make it stand out from the crowd. As you browse the site's sprawling library of content, for instance, you will find that hovering your cursor over a specific title's thumbnail results in a preview of the movie or show, bringing an otherwise static image to life. Of course, this is not the first time anybody has pulled this off on a video streaming site, but it is a surprisingly rare (and entirely welcomed) change of pace for a premium movie streaming site. For me, these little details are often what make all the difference.

The site design of Addatimes is nearly flawless, with beautiful visuals and user-friendly functionality. This site could learn a thing or two from the best movie streaming sites out there!

Content and Features

Another reason that Addatimes is one of the best movie streaming sites on the web today is its wide variety of content. There is a lot of it, and it has a versatility that is unrivaled among other sites. There is something here for everyone, and this makes it an excellent choice for movie lovers. Maybe you will fall in love with one of Addatimes' addictive web series. Or maybe you will find yourself gravitating more towards the site's short film collection. Perhaps you are a music video junkie. No matter what your thing is, Addatimes has got you covered - from love stories and thrillers to suspenseful dramas and comedies.

And did I mention that, unlike nearly every other movie streaming site on the market, Addatimes also has a whole sports section? You won't be able to watch live games or anything, but there is an archive of previously recorded football matches for you to peruse and put on when your favorite team has a BY-WEEK.

Addatimes truly is one of a kind. There is no other movie streaming site like it in India, Bangladesh, or anywhere else in the world.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

Addatimes has a sizeable app selection that includes content to watch on phones, computers, tablets, and smart TVs. The dedicated apps for Android and iOS devices are every bit as clean, modern, dynamic, and superb as the desktop site itself. Users can expect an intuitive and enjoyable mobile streaming experience thanks to these excellent apps. Plus, if you own an Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Android TV, the party doesn't have to stop at just your computer and your phone - gather everybody in the living room and watch on the big screen.

Pricings and Plans

It is true that Addatimes is also one of the most affordable movie streaming services on the market today. The only downside is that there are only 2 plans offered, both are annual, and the maximum number of simultaneous streams allotted is 2. That being said, you can pay either ?1399 per year (around $19.30 USD) for 1 screen, or ?1599 (,$22) yearly for 2 screens. Obviously, this winds up being much cheaper than the monthly rate for Netflix (or just about any other big-name premium streamer), but it is a huge letdown that there is no option to pay monthly. Additionally, the standard number of simultaneous streams for the best movie streaming sites tends to be around 5, so Addatimes comes up short there, too.