START vs WAVES PB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
START
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.
- 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
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Онлайн-кинотеатр START — это 200+ оригинальных сериалов и фильмов собственного производства, большая библиотека кино, сериалов и мультфильмов, а также 120+ телеканалов онлайн. START снимает и показывает сериалы и фильмы, которые смотрят и обсуждают: от «Содержанок» до «Инспектора Гаврилова», от «Слово пацана. Кровь на асфальте» до «Вампиров средней полосы». А еще START — это: — ранний доступ к эксклюзивным премьерам START; — премьеры и новинки каждую неделю; — качество Full HD и 4K на телевизорах; — возможность подключить до 5 устройств; — дополнительные материалы о съемках; — функция скачивания и просмотра без интернета в мобильном приложении; — семейная подписка для ваших близких; — отдельный безопасный раздел для детей; — никакой рекламы, совсем. Остались вопросы? Напишите нам: support@start.ru.
WAVES PB
This app offers a comprehensive entertainment experience, featuring a wide range of content from Indian culture and stories to trending shows and podcasts. It allows users to shop while streaming, play interactive games, and personalize their viewing with language and category preferences for seamless enjoyment anywhere.
- All-in-one OTT entertainment
- Shop while you stream
- Play and learn games/shows
- Personalized content recommendations
- Seamless streaming anywhere
- Variety of content: classics, trending, podcasts, sports, animation
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Introducing Waves OTT by Prasar Bharati – the app that’s got something for everyone! From the legacy of Akashvani and Doordarshan comes this all-in-one app, bringing the best of India’s entertainment, culture, and stories right to your phone. Whether you’re here for timeless classics, the latest trending content, or something fresh and fun, Waves has it all under one roof. Why you’ll love Waves: ● All-In-One OTT Entertainment From latest releases, trending content and podcasts to independent creator content, animation, and sports – whatever your taste, Waves has it covered! ● Shop While You Stream With CSC shopping built right into the app, discover curated finds and shop with a tap no need to leave the fun! ● Play & Learn Dive into games and shows for every interest. Waves makes entertainment informative and interactive. ● Personalized Just for You Set your language preference, explore categories that match your mood, and find exactly what you’re looking for with easy search tools. ● Seamless Streaming Anytime, Anywhere Waves OTT lets you stream without a hitch – whether you’re in a metro or in the countryside. Waves isn’t just an app – it’s your one-stop destination for everything India loves! Get ready to discover, enjoy, and experience India’s culture, entertainment, and stories in a whole new way. Download Waves OTT today and start exploring!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WAVES PB at none against START's 1. WAVES PB also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 35%). START's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. WAVES PB asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for START against 3.7 for WAVES PB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: START has 194 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of START's written reviews are positive against 64% of WAVES PB's.
START ships an update fortnightly, WAVES PB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | START | WAVES PB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (194 ratings) — better | 3.7 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 194 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 558 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Start.Ru LLC | All India Radio |
Customer experience
START
WAVES PB
Bugs and requests
START
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Playback issues and video quality problems
- Incorrect billing and subscription handling
Requested features
3 requests- Add English subtitles
- Improve content availability outside of Russia
- Allow easier subscription management and cancellation
WAVES PB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
START
- All inclusive7 Days trial$7.991 Month
WAVES PB
No in-app purchases
