# KingsPass vs StarTimes ON

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KingsPass at 100% against StarTimes ON's 30%. KingsPass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). StarTimes ON's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (215 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarTimes ON sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. KingsPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

KingsPass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarTimes ON has 215 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KingsPass's written reviews are positive against 30% of StarTimes ON's.

KingsPass ships an update every 17 months, StarTimes ON every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KingsPass | StarTimes ON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingspass/id1155043319/reviews)** | [3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KingsChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/895560994) | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) |

## What reviewers say

### KingsPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingspass/id1155043319)

Access tickets and stay connected with your favorite KingsChat-powered events. Use your smartphone for quick entry, view event details, and connect with friends attending the same events.

**Highlights:** Smartphone ticket scanning, Skip long lines, View event schedules, Access event maps and directions, Connect with friends at events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### StarTimes ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958)

Stream live TV channels, popular dramas, blockbuster movies, and live football matches from Africa and around the world. Access thousands of hours of entertainment, including kids and educational content, all in one app.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Live football matches, Thousands of TV series, Blockbuster movies, Kids and education content, Local and international dramas

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarTimes ON VIP-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-11 | $10.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-15 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fast and active app
- 👍 Not too expensive
- 👍 No need for decoder
- 👍 Streams live TV and sport nicely
- 👍 No buffering issues (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Nothing is organized
- 👎 Shows stupid football matches
- 👎 Some commentary in Chinese
- 👎 No code sent for mobile plan renewal
- 👎 App crashes a lot

**Reported bugs**

- No code sent for mobile plan renewal
- App crashes a lot
- Repeating scenes in episodes
- App crashes when launched multiple times
- Subscription disappears after activation

**Requested features**

- Allow Airplay
- Add Cast feature to allow watching on TV
- Bring ID channel to the app
- Improve app for iPad screens
- Allow watching on both Android and iOS simultaneously


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KingsPass free?

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

### Is StarTimes ON free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KingsPass or StarTimes ON?

KingsPass is rated higher. KingsPass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while StarTimes ON averages 3.5 from 215 ratings.

### Do KingsPass or StarTimes ON have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; KingsPass does not.

### Which is updated more often, KingsPass or StarTimes ON?

KingsPass ships an update every 17 months, and StarTimes ON every 2 months. Most recently, KingsPass was updated on November 2, 2026 and StarTimes ON on November 2, 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.*