# StarTimes ON vs TheMemeTv

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TheMemeTv at 88% against StarTimes ON's 30%. TheMemeTv also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 21). StarTimes ON's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TheMemeTv 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. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of StarTimes ON's written reviews are positive against 88% of TheMemeTv's.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, TheMemeTv every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | TheMemeTv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/thememetv/id6504585795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 83 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [joseph john](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708914455) |

## 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


### TheMemeTv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thememetv/id6504585795)

Discover travel tips and experiences from around the world. Explore diverse cultures and countries with curated content to inspire your next adventure. Subscribe for essential advice to make every journey unforgettable.

**Highlights:** Global travel tips, Continent, country, and city experiences, Cultural exploration, Inspiration for journeys, Subscription for exclusive advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 TheMemeTv free?

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

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

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

### Do StarTimes ON or TheMemeTv have ads?

Both StarTimes ON and TheMemeTv show ads.

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

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and TheMemeTv every 6 weeks. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on October 24, 2026 and TheMemeTv on October 24, 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.*