NPO Start vs WatchNext
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
WatchNext
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Heb je geen inspiratie wat je wilt gaan kijken? Swipe naar je volgende film met WatchNext! Kijk je niet alleen? Dan kun je ook lijstjes delen en samen tot een match komen!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NPO Start at fortnightly against WatchNext's every 2 months. NPO Start also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NPO Start ships an update fortnightly, WatchNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NPO Start | WatchNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stichting Nederlandse Publieke Omroep | Blom Development |
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
WatchNext
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NPO Start
No in-app purchases
WatchNext
No in-app purchases
