# Кинопоиск vs START

The clearest difference is rating: Кинопоиск at 4.7 against START's 3.8. Кинопоиск also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 190). START's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Кинопоиск sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

Кинопоиск holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Кинопоиск has 37K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Кинопоиск's written reviews are positive against 35% of START's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Кинопоиск ships an update weekly, START every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Кинопоиск | START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477718890/reviews)** | [3.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **34.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 411 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [Start.Ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273218457) |

## What reviewers say

### Кинопоиск

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477718890)

This app is an online cinema offering a vast library of films and series, including exclusive content and popular cartoons. It also serves as a comprehensive movie encyclopedia with ratings, reviews, and the ability to purchase cinema tickets.

**Highlights:** Vast library of films and series, Exclusive content, Live sports broadcasts, Personalized recommendations, Cinema ticket purchasing, Children's section with age restrictions, Multiple audio and subtitle options

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка Яндекс.Плюс | $1.99 | per month |
| Yandex Plus Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yandex Plus Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $2.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $2.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.49 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.99 | per month |
| Плюс Больше кино | $4.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.99 | per month |
| Плюс с Амедиатекой | $9.49 | per month |
| Плюс с Амедиатекой | $9.99 | per month |
| Аренда фильма | $1.99 | one-time |
| Покупка фильма | $3.99 | one-time |
| Покупка фильма | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 🎥 Lots of movie content
- 🔍 Useful movie information
- 📽️ Good streaming quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited content availability
- 🐞 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🇷🇺 Lack of non-Russian language support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on opening the app
- Playback issues and content unavailability
- Unreliable subscription management

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More international movie/TV show selection
- Improved search and content discovery
- Better integration with other platforms


### START

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All inclusive | $7.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good customer support
- 🚀 High-quality content
- 💡 Variety of movies and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Unauthorized charges and subscription issues
- 🤖 Poor app performance and user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Playback issues and video quality problems
- Incorrect billing and subscription handling

**Requested features**

- Add English subtitles
- Improve content availability outside of Russia
- Allow easier subscription management and cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Кинопоиск free?

Кинопоиск is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is START free?

START is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Кинопоиск or START?

Кинопоиск is rated higher. Кинопоиск averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while START averages 3.8 from 190 ratings.

### Do Кинопоиск or START have ads?

Neither Кинопоиск nor START shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Кинопоиск or START?

Кинопоиск ships an update weekly, and START every 2 weeks. Most recently, Кинопоиск was updated on September 25, 2026 and START on September 24, 2026.

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