Comparison

MangoTV vs Timbre App

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

Head to head
About

MangoTV

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
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[Hot Now] Singer 2026: Every voice takes the stage Dazzling: Hidden Love Ride the Wind 2026: Cross-industry female stars unite to redefine stage aesthetics A massive library of exclusive dramas, premium Chinese variety shows, and reality programs. Come to MangoTV and stream non-stop greatness! [Hot Picks] [Sweet Romance Series—Healing for the Heart] A Splendid Match: Ren Min & Ci Sha Bring a "Forbidden" Romance to Life You Are My Fateful Love: Miles Wei’s expert "pursuit tactics" to win over Zheng Hehuizi Only for Love: A stunning reporter takes on a domineering CEO. Deep Affection Eyes: Zhang Yuxi & Bi Wenjun deliver an adult fairytale romance. [Mango Exclusives—Crafted with Excellence] Who's the Murderer S11: All-Star detectives return for a new wave of mystery The Inn 2026: Dylan Wang and Shen Yue lead a star-studded crew Divas Hit the Road · Hearts United: Youthful adventurers journey across four countries. [Binge Short Dramas—Fast, Fun, Addictive] Once We Were: Childhood sweethearts support each other and grow through twists and turns Black Gold Game: Pretty boys team up to crack high-stakes financial scams. Mysteries of the Glaze Workshop: Wang Xingwei and Zhang Chuhan team up to solve cases as sparks fly. Exchange Souls: A contract marriage that turns into a heartfelt romance. [App Features] Mandarin Star Hub: Fan meets, voting, rankings, live chats—unlock the closest access to your idols. HD Streaming: Enjoy HD videos. Join VIP for FHD & HDR and dive into immersive viewing. Multilingual Interface: Localized UI for effortless navigation. Multilingual Subs & Dubbing: Global subtitles and smart AI dubbing for a next-level viewing experience. [Contact Us] Feedback: App > Me > Help & Feedback Email: service@mgtv.com More updates on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hntvchina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hunantvchina

About

Timbre App

Discover exclusive discounts and a seamless cashless experience across various dining and entertainment venues. Stay informed about the latest promotions, events, and unlock special benefits like e-vouchers and birthday perks.

Highlights
  • 10% off at participating stores
  • Cashless payment experience
  • View transaction history
  • Promotion and event updates
  • Unlock e-vouchers and birthday perks
  • Exclusive gig invites
Features
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Timbre Group is a purpose-driven F&B, lifestyle, and entertainment company founded 17 years ago in Singapore. Today, the Group has grown into an F&B group with a synergistic portfolio ranging from Food Parks, F&B Concepts, Hawker Centres, a Music Academy, a Music Label, Music Events, Artist Management, and Community Lifestyle Programming. The Group’s mission is to provide a platform for local musicians to perform and grow a sustainable audience. We also believe in cultivating local culinary talents to keep Singapore’s Hawker Culture alive by providing space, guidance, and support for Hawker Heroes and Food Partners to thrive. Key Features 1. Enjoy 10% off all stores (except Timbre X S.E.A) 2. Enjoy a cashless experience at all Timbre venues 3. View all your transaction history within the app 4. Stay updated about promotions and happenings! 5. Unlock a world of benefits such as e-vouchers, birthday perks, and exclusive gig invites! Find out more about us at www.timbregroup.asia.

Screenshots

MangoTV4 screens
Timbre App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MangoTV at 2.0 against Timbre App's 1.0. MangoTV also leads on ratings volume (726 vs 1). Timbre App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. MangoTV sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Timbre App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MangoTV holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MangoTV has 726 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MangoTV ships an update monthly, Timbre App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MangoTV versus Timbre App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangoTVTimbre App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (726 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings726 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer快乐阳光(香港)Quality Zone Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

MangoTV

All ratings718 ratings
Positive20.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews761 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative72.9%

Timbre App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

MangoTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Timbre App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

MangoTV

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • SVIP monthly subscription$5.491 Month
  • Quarterly subscription$8.493 Months
  • annual subscription$29.991 Year
One-time12
  • Separate purchase$0.39
  • Separate purchase$0.49
  • Separate purchase$0.99
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  • Separate purchase$1.99
  • Separate purchase$3.99
  • monthly$3.99
  • quarterly$9.99
  • annual$11.99
  • annual$16.99
  • Annual SVIP$17.49
  • annual$19.99
  • Annual SVIP$20.49
None

Timbre App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MangoTV free?
MangoTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timbre App free?
Timbre App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MangoTV or Timbre App?
MangoTV is rated higher. MangoTV averages 2.0 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while Timbre App averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MangoTV or Timbre App have ads?
Neither MangoTV nor Timbre App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MangoTV or Timbre App?
MangoTV ships an update monthly, and Timbre App every 5 weeks. Most recently, MangoTV was updated on October 20, 2026 and Timbre App on October 4, 2026.

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