# StarTimes ON vs TixTango

The clearest difference is rating: TixTango at 4.3 against StarTimes ON's 3.5. TixTango also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). StarTimes ON's advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TixTango holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarTimes ON has 216 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, TixTango every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | TixTango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tixtango/id6752776655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [Ademola Jokotoye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840879990) |

## 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


### TixTango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tixtango/id6752776655)

Discover, buy, and share event tickets through a dynamic, swipeable feed. Find concerts, parties, and local gems with community recommendations. Connect with friends and experience unforgettable moments.

**Highlights:** Swipeable event feed, Instant ticket purchasing, Social sharing and recommendations, Discover local events, Concert and party listings

**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 TixTango free?

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

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

TixTango is rated higher. StarTimes ON averages 3.5 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while TixTango averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do StarTimes ON or TixTango have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; TixTango does not.

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

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and TixTango every 2 weeks. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on October 16, 2026 and TixTango on October 13, 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.*