# StarTimes ON vs PMTV Xtra

The clearest difference is ads: PMTV Xtra at none against StarTimes ON's shown. PMTV Xtra also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). StarTimes ON's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarTimes ON sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PMTV Xtra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, PMTV Xtra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimes ON | PMTV Xtra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimes-on/id1168518958/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **215** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449436876) | [PMTV Xtra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894848186) |

## 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


### PMTV Xtra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmtv-xtra/id6762616529)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PMTV Premium Simba | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PMTV Premium Buffallo | $0.99 | per month |
| PMTV Premium Tembo | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimes ON free?

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

### Is PMTV Xtra free?

PMTV Xtra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do StarTimes ON or PMTV Xtra have ads?

StarTimes ON shows ads; PMTV Xtra does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarTimes ON or PMTV Xtra?

StarTimes ON ships an update every 2 months, and PMTV Xtra every 2 weeks. Most recently, StarTimes ON was updated on November 2, 2026 and PMTV Xtra on October 31, 2026.

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