# NPO Start vs Open Monumentendag ©

The clearest difference is rating: NPO Start at 4.1 against Open Monumentendag ©'s 2.0. NPO Start also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Open Monumentendag ©'s advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NPO Start holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NPO Start has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NPO Start ships an update fortnightly, Open Monumentendag © every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NPO Start | Open Monumentendag © |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npo-start/id323998316/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-monumentendag/id6479308441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stichting Nederlandse Publieke Omroep](https://appshunter.io/developer/323998319) | [Stichting Nederland Monumentenland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711341651) |

## What reviewers say

### NPO Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npo-start/id323998316)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Lots of content available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App often crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Streaming issues, app not working properly
- 🤖 Poorly designed, lacking features
- 🚫 Many programs not available outside of Netherlands

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Streaming problems, video playback not working
- Incompatibility with certain devices/platforms

**Requested features**

- Add subtitles/captions
- Improve search functionality
- Allow downloading of programs for offline viewing
- Better Chromecast/AirPlay support


### Open Monumentendag ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-monumentendag/id6479308441)

Discover thousands of open monuments across the Netherlands, with activities like tours, exhibitions, and routes for all ages. This event aims to increase public interest in heritage and monument care.

**Highlights:** Monument discovery, Event listings, Guided tours, Exhibitions, Routes and walks, Activities for youth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NPO Start free?

NPO Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Monumentendag © free?

Open Monumentendag © is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NPO Start or Open Monumentendag ©?

NPO Start is rated higher. NPO Start averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Open Monumentendag © averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NPO Start or Open Monumentendag © have ads?

Neither NPO Start nor Open Monumentendag © shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NPO Start or Open Monumentendag ©?

NPO Start ships an update fortnightly, and Open Monumentendag © every 7 months. Most recently, NPO Start was updated on October 23, 2026 and Open Monumentendag © on October 19, 2026.

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