# START vs Tvigle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tvigle at 97% against START's 35%. Tvigle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). START's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Tvigle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tvigle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: START has 190 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of START's written reviews are positive against 97% of Tvigle's.

START ships an update every 2 weeks, Tvigle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | START | Tvigle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvigle/id1328788038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **97.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 550 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Start.Ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273218457) | [Tvigle Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/360980834) |

## What reviewers say

### START

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458)

This app offers a vast library of films, series, and cartoons from global studios, alongside exclusive original productions. Enjoy high-definition streaming, offline viewing, and bonus content with a single subscription, accessible across all your devices worldwide without any advertisements.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original series and films, Large library of movies, series, and cartoons, Single subscription for full catalog access, Offline viewing of downloaded content, Full HD 1080p quality, Ad-free viewing, Cross-device compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All inclusive | $7.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good customer support
- 🚀 High-quality content
- 💡 Variety of movies and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Unauthorized charges and subscription issues
- 🤖 Poor app performance and user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Playback issues and video quality problems
- Incorrect billing and subscription handling

**Requested features**

- Add English subtitles
- Improve content availability outside of Russia
- Allow easier subscription management and cancellation


### Tvigle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvigle/id1328788038)

Stream a vast library of movies, popular TV series, educational videos, recipes, and music clips. Discover new releases daily and enjoy high-quality viewing on multiple devices. It's a comprehensive entertainment hub for the whole family.

**Highlights:** Extensive movie and series library, New releases daily, High-quality streaming, Dedicated children's content, Turkish series and K-dramas, Personalized search and recommendations, Multi-device subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Аренда | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is START free?

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

### Is Tvigle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, START or Tvigle?

Tvigle is rated higher. START averages 3.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Tvigle averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do START or Tvigle have ads?

Tvigle shows ads; START does not.

### Which is updated more often, START or Tvigle?

START ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tvigle every 2 months. Most recently, START was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tvigle on September 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*