# START vs Коноплянка AR

The clearest difference is rating: START at 3.8 against Коноплянка AR's 2.0. START also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (190 vs 5). Коноплянка AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Коноплянка AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

START holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: START has 190 ratings behind it against 5, 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 21% of Коноплянка AR's.

START ships an update every 2 weeks, Коноплянка AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | START | Коноплянка AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458/reviews)** | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar/id1522903656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **34.7% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 550 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Start.Ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273218457) | [ООО "МКР"](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587002448) |

## 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


### Коноплянка AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar/id1522903656)

Interact with a virtual bird character using augmented reality. Point your device at product labels to bring the character to life and engage in conversations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality interaction, Virtual character communication, Scan product labels to activate, Engage in conversations, Brand mascot experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is START free?

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

### Is Коноплянка AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, START or Коноплянка AR?

START is rated higher. START averages 3.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Коноплянка AR averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do START or Коноплянка AR have ads?

Neither START nor Коноплянка AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, START or Коноплянка AR?

START ships an update every 2 weeks, and Коноплянка AR every 2 months. Most recently, START was updated on September 29, 2026 and Коноплянка AR on September 26, 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.*