# Стаканчик vs Большое ТВ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Стаканчик at 77% against Большое ТВ's 26%. Стаканчик also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3). Большое ТВ's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Стаканчик sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Большое ТВ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Стаканчик holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 354 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Стаканчик's written reviews are positive against 26% of Большое ТВ's.

Стаканчик ships an update every 2 months, Большое ТВ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Стаканчик | Большое ТВ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id795390431/reviews)** | [3.3 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id871722783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Gorshkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/791706908) | [Bolshoe TV, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202775948) |

## What reviewers say

### Стаканчик

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id795390431)

Discover daily doses of inspiration, interesting facts, and self-improvement stories. Explore psychology, travel, science, health, arts, and life experiences to enrich your daily life and find motivation.

**Highlights:** Daily motivational content, Psychology and self-development tips, Travel stories and advice, Science facts explained simply, Health and wellness articles, Arts and culture insights, Real-life stories and experiences

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Саморазвитие и многое другое | $2.49 | per month |
| Подписка Стаканчик на 1 месяц | $2.49 | per month |
| Психология и мотивация | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Подписка Стаканчик на полгода | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Подписка Стаканчик на 1 год | $24.99 | per year |
| Поддержите автора, чашка кофе | $0.99 | one-time |
| На классный фильм | $2.99 | one-time |
| На хорошую книгу | $10.99 | one-time |


### Большое ТВ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id871722783)

Access a personal catalog of Russian and Soviet films and TV series. Download content to watch offline or cast to your TV. Enjoy curated selections and seamless viewing across devices.

**Highlights:** Personal film and series catalog, Download for offline viewing, Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Thematic collections of Russian/Soviet cinema, Cross-device viewing continuity, Subscription management

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription "Premium" | $4.49 | per month |
| Матч! Премьер | $4.49 | per month |
| Сериалы MORE.TV | $4.99 | per month |
| Подписка «Start» | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка «Премиум» | $5.99 | per month |
| Спорт | $5.99 | per month |
| Матч! Футбол | $5.99 | per month |
| Русское кино | $6.99 | per month |
| Подписка «Максимум» | $12.49 | per month |
| Подписка "Премиум" на 1 год | $26.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Good film and series selection
- 📱 Smart content recommendations
- ⚡ Smooth streaming quality
- 🎯 Well-organized content categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Unauthorized recurring charges after cancellation
- 🚫 Impossible to cancel subscription within app
- 😤 Charges continue even after app deletion
- 🔐 Subscription doesn't sync across devices
- 📞 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login to PC version with VK authorization
- Subscription doesn't display on some devices but charges continue
- Films and series fail to load
- App freezes and crashes
- Cannot access content despite active subscription

**Requested features**

- Easy in-app subscription cancellation button
- Ability to remove payment card without waiting for subscription end
- Resume playback feature for series (remember watched episodes)
- Transparent subscription management interface
- Clear cancellation confirmation and warnings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Стаканчик free?

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

### Is Большое ТВ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Стаканчик or Большое ТВ?

Стаканчик is rated higher. Стаканчик averages 4.8 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Большое ТВ averages 3.3 from 354 ratings.

### Do Стаканчик or Большое ТВ have ads?

Стаканчик shows ads; Большое ТВ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Стаканчик or Большое ТВ?

Стаканчик ships an update every 2 months, and Большое ТВ monthly. Most recently, Стаканчик was updated on November 6, 2026 and Большое ТВ on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*