StartTV Network vs Western Classics Channel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StartTV Network
Discover the schedule and details for shows on the StartTV Television Network. This network is accessible over the air, on select cable systems, and through various streaming services.
- Preview network schedule
- View show information
- Access across U.S. markets
- Information on availability
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The StartTV Network app makes it easy to preview the network schedule and show information about the StartTV Television Network available across the U.S. TV markets. The StartTV Network is available of free over the air with an antenna, on some cable systems, and streaming on multiple services.
Western Classics Channel
Access a vast library of classic western films and television series for free. Enhance your viewing experience by subscribing to remove advertisements and enjoy uninterrupted entertainment.
- Hundreds of hours of western content
- Free to watch
- Ad-free subscription option
- Classic movies and TV shows
- Available on multiple Apple devices
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The Western Classics Channel contains hundreds of hours of your favorite western movies and television shows available to watch for free. Sign up for a monthly subscription to watch without ads! Terms of Use: http://macmillanweb.com/html/terms.asp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Western Classics Channel at 4.5 against StartTV Network's 2.4. Western Classics Channel also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 17). StartTV Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Western Classics Channel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. StartTV Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
Western Classics Channel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 80 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
StartTV Network ships an update daily, Western Classics Channel every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StartTV Network | Western Classics Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (17 ratings) | 4.5 (80 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Weigel Broadcasting Co. | MacMillan Interactive Communications, LLC |
Customer experience
StartTV Network
Western Classics Channel
In-app purchases
StartTV Network
No in-app purchases
Western Classics Channel
- Western Classics Channel Sub$5.991 Month
- Western Classics Channel Yearly Sub$69.991 Year
Questions
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