Netflix vs START
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Netflix
Stream award-winning series, movies, documentaries, and stand-up specials from around the world. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy a safe kids' experience. Watch on your device while traveling or taking a break.
- Award-winning series, movies, documentaries
- Personalized recommendations
- Kids' safe watching experience
- Stream on any device
- New titles added regularly
- Notifications for new releases
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Looking for the most talked about TV shows and movies from around the world? They're all on Netflix. Discover award-winning series, movies, live events, podcasts, and games on the go - all in the mobile app. Now, you'll never miss a moment from the world of Netflix while you travel, commute, or just take a break. What you'll love about Netflix: - Smooth navigation with bottom shortcuts to quickly browse or jump back into your favorites. - A new way to discover what's next, including an upcoming clips feed. - A full world of entertainment in one place - series, movies, live events, games, and podcasts. - Keep track of everything you love, from your favorite moments to 'My List', in the 'My Netflix' tab. - Personalized recommendations based on your ratings. Instant notifications for new releases, episodes, and live events. Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign-up. You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. We just want you to love what you watch. Please note that the App Privacy information applies to information collected through the Netflix iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS apps. See the Netflix Privacy Statement (link below) to learn more about information we collect in other contexts, including account registration. Privacy policy: www.netflix.com/privacy Terms of use: www.netflix.com/terms Phone Number: +18667160414 Email: iosappstore@netflix.com
START
This app offers a vast library of films, series, and cartoons from global studios, alongside exclusive original productions. Enjoy high-definition streaming, offline viewing, and bonus content with a single subscription, accessible across all your devices worldwide without any advertisements.
- Exclusive original series and films
- Large library of movies, series, and cartoons
- Single subscription for full catalog access
- Offline viewing of downloaded content
- Full HD 1080p quality
- Ad-free viewing
- Cross-device compatibility
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Онлайн-кинотеатр START снимает и показывает сериалы, которые регулярно возглавляют зрительские рейтинги. А ещё на START большая библиотека кино, сериалов и мультфильмов от ведущих студий мира. START — это: — одна подписка на весь каталог; — премьеры сериалов и фильмов собственного производства START; — большой выбор кино, сериалов, мультфильмов от главных студий; — доступ к любимым фильмам на всех устройствах в любой точке мира; — дополнительные материалы о съемках; — возможность смотреть кино и сериалы на любых устройствах; — качество Full HD 1080p; — никакой рекламы, совсем; — функция скачивания и просмотра без интернета (можно скачивать и кино, и эпизоды сериалов, и мультики); Подписка на онлайн-кинотеатр START дает возможность смотреть весь каталог с новинками кино, эксклюзивными сериалами и премьерами. И всё это по цене пары билетов в обычный кинотеатр. Подписка будет автоматически продлеваться каждые 30 дней, пока вы ее не отмените. Остались вопросы? Напишите нам: support@start.ru
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Netflix at 4.7 against START's 3.8. Netflix also leads on ratings volume (7.3M vs 190) and review sentiment (59% vs 35%). START's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Netflix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Netflix holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netflix has 7.3M ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Netflix's written reviews are positive against 35% of START's.
Netflix ships an update weekly, START every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Netflix | START |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.3M ratings) — better | 3.8 (190 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews — better | 34.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.3M — better | 190 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #11 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 550 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Netflix, Inc. | Start.Ru LLC |
Customer experience
Netflix
START
User reviews
Netflix
From 7.3M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great selection of movies and TV shows
- 👍 Convenient offline viewing
- 💡 Customizable profiles for different users
- 🚀 Smooth streaming experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
- 🔋 High data usage and battery drain
- 🤔 Inconsistent rating system and content availability
- 😡 Removing popular shows and movies
START
From 190 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good customer support
- 🚀 High-quality content
- 💡 Variety of movies and shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Unauthorized charges and subscription issues
- 🤖 Poor app performance and user experience
Bugs and requests
Netflix
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Offline downloads not working as expected
- Profile switching issues
- Playback controls not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add a teen-friendly section
- Allow removing items from 'Continue Watching'
- Improve content management and availability
- Provide better account management options
START
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Playback issues and video quality problems
- Incorrect billing and subscription handling
Requested features
3 requests- Add English subtitles
- Improve content availability outside of Russia
- Allow easier subscription management and cancellation
In-app purchases
Netflix
- Netflix$19.991 Month
- Netflix 2 Screens - Unlimited Streaming3 variants$19.991 Month
- Netflix Standard$19.991 Month
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- Netflix 4 Screens - Unlimited Streaming2 variants$26.991 Month
- Netflix Premium$26.991 Month
START
- All inclusive7 Days trial$7.991 Month
