NPO Start vs Ticketmatic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPO Start
This is a free streaming platform offering a wide range of Dutch content, including documentaries, series, and films. Enjoy relatable and authentic stories anytime, anywhere, on any device. Personalize your experience with recommendations and saved favorites.
- Stream all NPO programs
- Live and on-demand content
- Free streaming on any device
- Personalized recommendations
- Save favorite programs
- Continue watching where you left off
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Streaming Start hier Wij zijn het gratis streamingplatform van de NPO. Van, voor en door Nederland. Van documentaires tot series, van real life tot films. Nergens stream je verhalen die zo dichtbij voelen, echt en herkenbaar. Waar en wanneer je maar wilt. Waarom NPO Start? • Stream alle programma's van de NPO: gemist, live en on demand • Stream gratis, waar en wanneer je maar wilt via tv, mobiel, tablet of laptop • Ontvang persoonlijke tips, bewaar favorieten en stream verder waar je gebleven was • Met een plus-abonnement stream je extra series en buitenlandse titels • Van je favoriete series tot het gesprek van de dag
Ticketmatic
Manage your event tickets directly on your phone. Access purchased tickets instantly, forward them to friends, and receive important event updates. Your ticket serves as a digital program and ensures authenticity.
- Instant ticket access
- Digital ticket forwarding
- Event information updates
- Authentic ticket guarantee
- Order history management
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The Ticketmatic app is the official wallet app for venues that use Ticketmatic. After purchase, your tickets are immediately available in the app. There's no need to download or print tickets. Tickets in the Ticketmatic app are guaranteed to be valid, eliminating the risk of fake tickets. When purchasing multiple tickets, you can easily forward them to other people. The organizer can add information to your ticket, making it function as a program booklet. You stay informed of relevant updates. You can view and manage your personal information yourself. Your complete order history is also available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ticketmatic at 4.8 against NPO Start's 4.1. Ticketmatic also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ticketmatic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 17 respectively.
NPO Start ships an update fortnightly, Ticketmatic every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | NPO Start | Ticketmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stichting Nederlandse Publieke Omroep | Ticketmatic |
Customer experience
NPO Start
Ticketmatic
Bugs and requests
NPO Start
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Streaming problems, video playback not working
- Incompatibility with certain devices/platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Add subtitles/captions
- Improve search functionality
- Allow downloading of programs for offline viewing
- Better Chromecast/AirPlay support
Ticketmatic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NPO Start
No in-app purchases
Ticketmatic
No in-app purchases
