Comparison

START vs Bullet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

START

Access a vast library of original series, films, and over 130 live TV channels. Enjoy exclusive premieres, download content for offline viewing, and explore behind-the-scenes extras. Stream on multiple devices with a safe kids' section.

Highlights
  • Original series and films
  • Exclusive premieres
  • 130+ live TV channels
  • Offline downloads
  • Multi-device support
  • Kids' section
  • Behind-the-scenes content
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START — онлайн-кинотеатр с оригинальными сериалами и фильмами Смотрите сериалы, о которых говорят все, открывайте новые фильмы и следите за эксклюзивными премьерами. В START вас ждут более 150 собственных проектов, большая библиотека кино и мультфильмов, а также более 130 ТВ каналов онлайн. Оригинальные сериалы и премьеры Смотрите истории, которые хочется обсуждать и пересматривать. В START выходят собственные сериалы и фильмы, которых нет на других площадках. Открывайте новые сезоны любимых проектов и следите за премьерами в раннем доступе. Среди самых известных проектов START - «Слово пацана», «Холод», «Лихие», «Вампиры средней полосы», «Папины дочки» и другие. Кино и сериалы на любой вкус В каталоге приложения представлен большой выбор для любой аудитории: • российские сериалы и громкие комедии; • турецкие мелодрамы и романтические комедии; • фильмы от ведущих студий; • фестивальное и авторское кино; • семейные фильмы и мультфильмы для детей; • популярные телевизионные шоу и передачи. 130+ телеканалов онлайн Смотрите любимые передачи, новости, спортивные трансляции и развлекательные шоу в одном месте и на любом устройстве. В подписку входят ТВ каналы СТС, «Пятница!», ТНТ, «Матч ТВ» и многие другие. Смотрите где и когда удобно START предлагает возможности для комфортного просмотра: • кино и сериалы без рекламы; • качество изображения до Ultra HD 4K на ТВ; • скачивание фильмов, серий и мультфильмов для просмотра без интернета; • просмотр на смартфонах, планшетах, компьютерах и Smart TV; • подключение до 5 устройств на аккаунт; • безопасный детский раздел с контентом для юных зрителей. Скачивайте фильмы и серии заранее, чтобы смотреть их оффлайн в самолёте, в дороге или на даче, даже если нет подключения к интернету. Больше, чем онлайн-кинотеатр Заглядывайте за кулисы любимых проектов: смотрите фильмы о съёмках с комментариями режиссёров, продюсеров и актёров. Читайте интервью и репортажи в журнале START, узнавайте больше о создании сериалов и открывайте интересные детали историй. Скачивайте приложение START и выбирайте, что посмотреть сегодня: новый сериал, любимую комедию, фильм для всей семьи или телеканал в прямом эфире. Остались вопросы? Напишите нам: support@start.ru

About

Bullet

Experience a new era of storytelling with short, engaging episodic content under two minutes. This platform offers a diverse range of dramas across seven Indian languages, perfect for busy viewers on the go.

Highlights
  • Under 2-minute episodic content
  • Content available in 7 languages
  • Diverse genres including comedy, drama, horror, and thriller
  • Culturally relevant Indian stories
  • Decentralized OTT platform
  • Next-generation storytelling
Features
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Bullet is revolutionizing digital entertainment with quick, engaging, and culturally relevant episodic content. As the first decentralized OTT platform, we’re reshaping how viewers interact with shows and creators. In a world where everyone is running against time, here is an exclusive OTT platform that narrates stories from around India in just under 2 minutes. Specially curated from the busy audience, enjoy over 25 stories that speak your language. Available in 7 languages, explore the micro versions of storytelling that narrate tales across genres. From comedy, romance, drama, and horror to the ever-so-popular thrillers, live the all-new age of storytelling – on the go. Choose from a wide range of content across languages: *Hindi Micro Drama Series: Choose from watching Rickshaw Romeo, Lakshmi Raj, Woh Laut Aya and more. *Marathi Micro Drama Series : Choose from watching Gruhapravesh, Ti Kithe Geli, Kunku Vs Tattoo and more. *Bengali Micro Drama Series: Choose from Chhayasongi, Dead Didimoni, Lekkhi Pelo Lottery and more. *Tamil Micro Drama Series: Take a pick from watching Devathai, Agni Siragugal, Dhrogi and more. *Telugu Micro Drama Series: Take your pick from Beeruva, Mr Romeo, Allari Pilla and more *Kannada Micro Drama Series: Take a pick from Ade Kannu, Mosagathi I Love You, Marriage Deal and more *Malayalam Micro Drama Series: Choose from Attamala Hospital, Bhagyadevatha and more Get started with Bullet's exclusive range of micro drama series. The next generation of storytelling now.

Screenshots

START4 screens
Bullet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bullet at free with in-app purchases against START's subscription. Bullet also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 34%). START's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (208 vs 4). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Bullet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

START holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: START has 208 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of START's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bullet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

START ships an update fortnightly, Bullet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
START versus Bullet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTARTBullet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (208 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size561 MB111 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStart.Ru LLCZbullet Enterprises Limited

Customer experience

START

All ratings208 ratings
Positive66.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.5%

Bullet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative29.8%

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

Bullet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

START

Subscriptions1
  • All inclusive7 Days trial$7.991 Month
10 purchases

Bullet

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly-subscription$0.997 Days
  • Weekly ROW (with Ad)$1.497 Days
  • Monthly ROW (with Ad)$4.991 Month
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  • Quarterly ROW (Ad free)$14.993 Months
  • Annually ROW (Ad free)$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 25 Coins Pack$0.99
  • 270 Coins Pack$1.00
  • 452 Coins Pack$2.00
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  • 75 Coins Pack$2.99
  • 150 Coins Pack$4.99

Questions

Is START free?
START is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bullet free?
Bullet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, START or Bullet?
START is rated higher. START averages 3.7 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Bullet averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do START or Bullet have ads?
Bullet shows ads; START does not.
Which is updated more often, START or Bullet?
START ships an update fortnightly, and Bullet every 9 days. Most recently, START was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bullet on November 8, 2026.

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