Comparison

StarNet TV vs Backscreen

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

Head to head
About

StarNet TV

Access over 180 IPTV channels and a vast Video on Demand library with thousands of movies and shows. Enjoy interactive features like pause and rewind, and catch up on content from the past week. Stream on any device with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • 180+ IPTV channels
  • Video on Demand library
  • Pause and Rewind functionality
  • TV Archive (up to 7 days)
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • H264/H265 codec support
Features
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StarNet TV is a premium television service that provides you with rich media content in one application, on any device. Over 180 IPTV channels in different languages, excellent video quality, friendly and intuitive interface that allows you to easily navigate through the menu options. The service is available on Smart TV, smartphone or tablet and offers the opportunity to watch impressive TV content through a simple Internet connection. This is possible due to the use of the high performance streaming platform, which supports H264 / H265 codecs.Install the app and benefit from the following StarNet TV service features: 1.Pause, Rewind - interactive features that give you the opportunity to pause, scroll back / forward or watch from the beginning, without wasting a moment of your favorite movie or show. 2.TV Archive - an option that gives you access to TV shows broadcast up to a week ago. 3.The EPG gives you information about the media content running on TV, such as the time of broadcast and the name of the TV program. 4.Cinema - VOD service (Video on Demand) that gives you access to a media library with over 9000 movies, serials or shows. The desire to offer you a unique digital experience is our priority. Help us become better for you and leave us feedback on the quality of our services. You can do this by calling us on 022 844 444 or writing us a message on the Facebook page https://facebook.com/mystarnet.md. Enjoy!

About

Backscreen

Features
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Backscreen is an interactive OTT platform experience for media professionals, product designers, sales teams, and organizations exploring modern streaming products. Browse a curated content catalogue and experience essential streaming journeys—from content discovery and detailed programme pages to promotional collections and video playback. Backscreen provides a hands-on way to explore navigation patterns, adaptable interface components, and playback experiences across iPhone and iPad. With Backscreen, you can: • Explore content browsing and discovery • Review content details and playback flows • Experience adaptable interface components • Explore promotional layouts and content collections • Evaluate the experience from a viewer’s perspective An account is not required to use the app, but users may optionally create one within the application. No subscription, purchase, or payment is required to access the available functionality and content.

Screenshots

StarNet TV4 screens
Backscreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarNet TV at none against Backscreen's shown. StarNet TV also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarNet TV versus Backscreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarNet TVBackscreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB67 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStarNet Solutii LtdTet SIA

In-app purchases

None

StarNet TV

No in-app purchases

None

Backscreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarNet TV free?
StarNet TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backscreen free?
Backscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarNet TV or Backscreen have ads?
Backscreen shows ads; StarNet TV does not.

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