Smart STB vs DesiTicketWala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart STB
Stream your favorite content directly on your mobile device. This app supports live TV, video clubs, and M3U playlists, offering advanced features like multi-audio, subtitles, and timeshift. It requires a valid subscription from a streaming service provider.
- Live TV streaming
- Video club support
- M3U Playlist support
- Multi-audio and subtitles
- Timeshift & TV Archive
- Up to 8 portal positions
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With Smart STB you can watch your favorite streaming content directly on your mobile device. App Features: - Up to 8 portal positions available - Most popular portal solutions are supported - Live TV streaming - Video club support - M3U Playlist support - Categories, Favorites, Search and Sort functions - Multi-audio and subtitles (including closed captions) - Timeshift & TV Archive Disclaimer: Please note that Smart STB is an application to establish a connection between you and your IPTV Provider. You need a valid subscription from a streaming service provider. We do not deliver, broadcast or transmit TV channels, TV portals or playlists. Smart STB does not provide for any unauthorized use of third-party material protected by copyright and distances itself from it in all forms. Terms of Service: https://www.smart-stb.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smart-stb.net/privacy-policy/
DesiTicketWala
Discover and book tickets for a wide range of Desi events, including concerts, festivals, and parties. Find local happenings based on your city and interests, and receive smart reminders so you never miss out.
- Seamless ticket booking
- Event discovery by city and interests
- Curated Desi cultural experiences
- Smart event reminders and updates
- Mobile-first ticket convenience
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DesiTicketWala – Your One-Stop Destination for Desi Events! Find the best Garba, desi concerts, cultural festivals, stand-up shows, parties, and more — all in one app. Whether you’re craving a Bollywood night, a bhangra party, or an intimate ghazal evening, DesiTicketWala brings the vibrant Desi event scene right to your fingertips. Top Features: - Seamless Ticket Booking Buy tickets for upcoming events with just a few taps. Safe, fast, and secure payments. - Event Discovery Explore events based on your city, interests, or favorite artists. Stay updated with what’s happening near you. - Curated Desi Experiences From Navratri garbas to Diwali shows, from Music concerts to Bollywood nights — we’ve got it all covered! - Smart Reminders & Updates Never miss an event you care about. Get notified about upcoming shows, new listings, and exclusive early-bird deals. - Mobile-First Convenience Your tickets are saved in-app. Just show up and scan — no printing required! Whether you’re a Graba enthusiast, bollywood buff, a music lover, or just looking to connect with the desi community, DesiTicketWala makes your social calendar exciting again! Download now and never miss a Desi event again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DesiTicketWala at 5.0 against Smart STB's 2.7. DesiTicketWala also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Smart STB's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Smart STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DesiTicketWala asks for nothing beyond the download.
DesiTicketWala holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 21 respectively.
Smart STB ships an update monthly, DesiTicketWala every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart STB | DesiTicketWala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMARTIPTVSOLUTIONS LIMITED | Desi Connect Inc |
Customer experience
Smart STB
DesiTicketWala
Bugs and requests
Smart STB
Reported bugs
70 issues- App does not work
- Errors not fixed in months
- Keep getting error
- Unable to access virtual touch control
- Portal disappeared
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- Login doesn't launch
- No support to help
- Videos won't load on phone network
- Pathetic customer service
- Paid app with unresolved critical issues
- Cannot change aspect ratio on Apple TV
- File Not Found Error
- Movies not playable
- App jumps back to list screen
- Paid version not working after update
- Black screen
- Worst customer service ever
- Waste of money
- Not worth IPTV provider activation
- Does not work with iPad Pro
- Useless support
- No refund
- Scrolling through Apple TV remote is challenging
- Takes forever to scroll
- Video movies not playing
- Blank screen, no video
- Too many buffering
- No stream login
- Slow loading
- Lack of features
- App breakdown all the time
- Losses sound
- Developer not responding
- Complete rip off
- Terrible
- Worked for demo then stopped
- Can't do anything
- No search or sort function
- Worst app
- Paid and cannot set up
- No help
- Audio sync problem
- Can't search anything up on Apple TV
- No blue button on remote
- Don't work properly on Fire Stick
- Can't access colored buttons
- Stuck on blue screen
- No RW and FW in archives
- Buttons do not work
- GUI needs fixing
- Jumps back to main page
- Timeline is missing
- Cannot understand how to use color buttons
- Skipping forward by minutes, not seconds
- Overpriced licenses
- Misleading advertising
- Force closes on playing movies
- App terminated automatically
- Needs restart
- No fast forward and back option
- TV shows only play 1st episode
- Does not load IPTV channels
- Only VOD
- Cannot exit app
- Not working
- Bundle option for lifetime licenses does not work
- App does not work in cellular data
- Unable to bundle with Smart TV
- Cannot apply license key to iOS device
- Only trial version available
Requested features
27 requests- Improve aspect ratio adjustment
- Improve navigation
- Add virtual touch control
- Add more portals
- Add subtitle option
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- Add video resume playback option
- Add mapping for color buttons
- Add mapping for red, green, yellow buttons
- Add search function
- Add sort function
- Add instructions for Apple TV remote usage
- Add PiP feature
- Add manual MAC address typing
- Add manual STB model number typing
- Add localization menu for 12H time format
- Add 'hold and continuous scroll' feature
- Add option to hide/unhide categories
- Add skip FF or RW in archive playback mode
- Add skip playback option (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min)
- Add drag on timeline for fast forward
- Add time shift for live TV
- Add vertical view for mobile devices
- Improve GUI
- Make time views more transparent
- Add switch channels option while in playback
- Add favorite channels section
- Add ability to exit app
DesiTicketWala
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart STB
- Smart STB App License (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Smart STB App License (Yearly)$22.991 Year
- Smart STB App License (Lifetime)$59.99
DesiTicketWala
No in-app purchases
