# StarTimes ON vs Ventix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ventix at none against StarTimes ON's 21. Ventix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.0 vs 3.5). StarTimes ON's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Ventix holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarTimes ON has 215 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, Ventix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | Ventix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventix/id1600378823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [LEXURY GROUP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275279385) |

## 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


### Ventix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventix/id1600378823)

This app connects users in Sierra Leone to events, financial services, and trivia games. Organizers can create digital tickets and track attendance, while attendees can purchase tickets and manage finances securely. It also features a wallet for local transactions and a virtual USD card for global payments.

**Highlights:** Digital event ticketing, Real-time event analytics, Secure QR code scanning, Mobile money and card payments, Send and receive money, Virtual USD card for online payments, Worldwide online voting, Trivia games with prizes

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimes ON free?

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

### Is Ventix free?

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

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

Ventix is rated higher. StarTimes ON averages 3.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Ventix averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do StarTimes ON or Ventix have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; Ventix does not.

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

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and Ventix every 3 months. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ventix on October 6, 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.*