# StarTimes ON vs SNS Premium

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SNS Premium at 100% against StarTimes ON's 30%. SNS Premium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). StarTimes ON's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarTimes ON sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SNS Premium sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SNS Premium 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 3, 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 100% of SNS Premium's.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, SNS Premium weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | SNS Premium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sns-premium/id6742054162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [BLUEFIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466359151) |

## 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


### SNS Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sns-premium/id6742054162)

Access exclusive podcasts and shows featuring industry experts and storytellers. Enjoy high-quality audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations for inspiration, business insights, or deep storytelling.

**Highlights:** Exclusive premium content, High-quality audio streaming, Offline listening, Personalized recommendations, Curated selection of shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimes ON free?

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

### Is SNS Premium free?

SNS Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarTimes ON or SNS Premium?

SNS Premium is rated higher. StarTimes ON averages 3.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while SNS Premium averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do StarTimes ON or SNS Premium have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; SNS Premium does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarTimes ON or SNS Premium?

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and SNS Premium weekly. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on November 2, 2026 and SNS Premium on November 4, 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.*