# StarTimes ON vs xilolo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xilolo at none against StarTimes ON's 21. xilolo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). StarTimes ON's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

StarTimes ON holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. 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 complicate that: 30% of StarTimes ON's written reviews are positive against 50% of xilolo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, xilolo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | xilolo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xilolo/id6755035145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [Zagasm Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834964373) |

## 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


### xilolo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xilolo/id6755035145)

This platform empowers creators, entertainers, and learners to host and experience live events. Share your passion through interactive shows, concerts, or classes, and engage with viewers in real time. Earn from your creativity and connect with a global audience.

**Highlights:** Host interactive live events, Stream concerts and classes, Engage with viewers in real time, Earn from creative content, Join paid or free events, Connect creators and fans

**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 xilolo free?

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

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

StarTimes ON is rated higher. StarTimes ON averages 3.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while xilolo averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do StarTimes ON or xilolo have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; xilolo does not.

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

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and xilolo every 5 days. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on October 24, 2026 and xilolo on October 23, 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.*