# stc tv vs Joy Awards

The clearest difference is rating: stc tv at 4.6 against Joy Awards's 4.0. stc tv also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 446). Joy Awards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. stc tv sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Joy Awards asks for nothing beyond the download.

stc tv holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: stc tv has 14K ratings behind it against 446, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of stc tv's written reviews are positive against 59% of Joy Awards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

stc tv ships an update every 4 weeks, Joy Awards every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stc tv | Joy Awards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stc-tv/id1315586892/reviews)** | [4.0 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 446 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 227 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354934610) | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) |

## What reviewers say

### stc tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stc-tv/id1315586892)

Stream a vast library of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and live channels from top partners. Enjoy exclusive originals, ad-free viewing, and download content for offline watching. Experience entertainment anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Extensive movie and TV show library, Exclusive originals and content, Live TV channels, Ad-free viewing, Offline downloads, 4K video quality, Multi-device streaming

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Enjoy 48 hours of access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy 48 hours of access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy 48 hours of access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Fire | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎥 Interesting content
- 🌟 Great for the whole family
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🔥 Excellent streaming quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📺 Poor video quality on larger screens
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- ⚠️ Restricted in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Back/skip/exit buttons not working
- Inaccurate 'continue watching' list
- Forced landscape mode issues
- Inconsistent login/subscription issues
- Casting/screen mirroring not working

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV
- Improve search functionality
- Introduce parental controls
- Allow more devices per account
- Optimize for better performance


### Joy Awards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494)

This app allows fans to nominate and vote for their favorite stars and releases across various categories including music, cinema, series, sports, and influencers. Participate in two phases: nominate your favorites and then vote for the top contenders to help decide the winners of the annual awards ceremony.

**Highlights:** Fan nominations, Fan voting, Music awards, Cinema awards, Series awards, Sports awards, Influencer awards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- ✨ Good app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Professional and improved version
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Voting is not counted
- 👎 Rigged awards show and app
- 👎 App is slow
- 👎 App is very slow
- 👎 Voting is reset

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot vote
- App keeps logging out
- Black screen on app launch
- Voting resets multiple times

**Requested features**

- Allow changing votes
- Limit voting to a select group


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stc tv free?

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

### Is Joy Awards free?

Joy Awards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, stc tv or Joy Awards?

stc tv is rated higher. stc tv averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Joy Awards averages 4.0 from 446 ratings.

### Do stc tv or Joy Awards have ads?

Neither stc tv nor Joy Awards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stc tv or Joy Awards?

stc tv ships an update every 4 weeks, and Joy Awards every 9 days. Most recently, stc tv was updated on November 10, 2026 and Joy Awards on November 3, 2026.

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