# MangoTV vs STV Phim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STV Phim at none against MangoTV's 24. STV Phim also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MangoTV sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. STV Phim asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | MangoTV | STV Phim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangotv/id1295034410/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **726** | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [快乐阳光(香港)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295034409) | [Thu Do MultiMedia JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222621284) |

## What reviewers say

### MangoTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangotv/id1295034410)

Stream exclusive Chinese dramas, variety shows, and reality programs. Enjoy HD streaming, multilingual subtitles, and AI dubbing. Connect with idols through fan events and live chats.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Chinese dramas and variety shows, HD streaming with FHD & HDR options, Multilingual interface, Multilingual subtitles and AI dubbing, Fan events, voting, and live chats, Short dramas for quick viewing

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SVIP monthly subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Separate purchase | $0.39 | one-time |
| Separate purchase | $0.49 | one-time |
| Separate purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Separate purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Separate purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| monthly | $3.99 | one-time |
| quarterly | $9.99 | one-time |
| annual | $11.99 | one-time |
| annual | $16.99 | one-time |
| Annual SVIP | $17.49 | one-time |
| annual | $19.99 | one-time |
| Annual SVIP | $20.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app content
- 🎥 Variety of shows and dramas
- 👍 Convenient to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- ⏱️ Slow loading and streaming
- 📺 No iPad version or full-screen support
- 🌐 Region restrictions and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login or access VIP content
- Subtitles fail to load or disappear quickly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Casting and mirroring not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add English subtitles for all content
- Improve subtitle timing and sync
- Develop iPad and TV-friendly versions
- Allow casting/mirroring to external displays
- Streamline login and subscription process


### STV Phim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stv-phim/id1518485643)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MangoTV free?

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

### Is STV Phim free?

STV Phim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MangoTV or STV Phim have ads?

Neither MangoTV nor STV Phim shows ads.

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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.*