# StarTimes ON vs AzamTV Max

The clearest difference is ads: AzamTV Max at none against StarTimes ON's shown. StarTimes ON's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (30% vs 10%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarTimes ON sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AzamTV Max sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarTimes ON holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 215 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of StarTimes ON's written reviews are positive against 10% of AzamTV Max's.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, AzamTV Max every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | AzamTV Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews)** | [3.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azamtv-max/id1489720568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [Azam PayTV Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243368409) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### AzamTV Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azamtv-max/id1489720568)

Access a world of Swahili and international entertainment, including live news, sports, movies, and series. Stream live TV or watch on-demand content anytime, anywhere, on multiple platforms. Enjoy dramas, sports leagues, and your favorite radio stations.

**Highlights:** Live news coverage, Sports, movies, and series streaming, Video on Demand (VOD), Live TV channels, Radio station streaming

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE-WEEK | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SILVER_WEEK2 | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| Bronze Month | $7.00 | per month |
| SILVER-MONTH | $10.00 | per month |
| GOLD-MONTH | $11.00 | per month |
| AzamTV Max Top Up 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SILVER Weekly | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER Monthly | $8.99 | one-time |
| AzamTV Max Top Up 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GOLD Monthly | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimes ON free?

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

### Is AzamTV Max free?

AzamTV Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarTimes ON or AzamTV Max?

StarTimes ON is rated higher. StarTimes ON averages 3.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while AzamTV Max averages 3.1 from 83 ratings.

### Do StarTimes ON or AzamTV Max have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; AzamTV Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarTimes ON or AzamTV Max?

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and AzamTV Max every 5 weeks. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on November 2, 2026 and AzamTV Max on November 3, 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.*