# StarTimes ON vs TICQET

The clearest difference is rating: TICQET at 4.4 against StarTimes ON's 3.5. TICQET also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). StarTimes ON's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarTimes ON sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. TICQET asks for nothing beyond the download.

TICQET holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarTimes ON has 215 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, TICQET every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | TICQET |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticqet/id1558656905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [Centrika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847592545) |

## 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 (21)**

| 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-12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-14 | $13.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-16 | $15.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-27 | $26.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-33 | $32.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-35 | $34.99 | one-time |
| StarTimes ON VIP-44 | $43.99 | 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


### TICQET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticqet/id1558656905)

Discover and access a wide range of sports, music, and cultural events. This platform connects you to exciting activities and major venues, ensuring you never miss out on memorable experiences. Stay updated and book your tickets easily.

**Highlights:** Event discovery, Ticket booking, Sports events, Music concerts, Cultural activities, Venue information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimes ON free?

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

### Is TICQET free?

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

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

TICQET is rated higher. StarTimes ON averages 3.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while TICQET averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do StarTimes ON or TICQET have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; TICQET does not.

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

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and TICQET every 3 days. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on October 24, 2026 and TICQET on October 25, 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.*