VFeed vs START
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VFeed
This app provides an alternative way to access a popular Russian social network. It offers features like invisible mode, multi-account support, and enhanced privacy with PIN and Touch ID protection.
- Invisible mode
- Multi-account support
- Themed public feeds
- PIN code lock
- Touch ID unlock
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VFeed is a feature-rich, customizable alternative client for VK, designed for speed, comfort, and an enhanced user experience. Disclaimer: VFeed is an independent third-party client built using the public VK API. The app is not an official VK client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by VK. Key Features: • Multi-Account Support: Easily switch between multiple profiles. • Voice-to-Text & Audio Playback: Convert incoming voice messages to text or listen to text messages voiced aloud. • Advanced Messaging: Mass forward messages and manage your chats with ease. • Full Customization: Personalize the interface with custom themes, dark mode, adjustable fonts, and flexible navigation options. • Security: Protect app access with a Passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. • Smart Feed & Groups: Explore curated topic selections or create your own custom group feeds. Support Group: https://vk.com/vfeed_app
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 — это 200+ оригинальных сериалов и фильмов собственного производства, большая библиотека кино, сериалов и мультфильмов, а также 120+ телеканалов онлайн. START снимает и показывает сериалы и фильмы, которые смотрят и обсуждают: от «Содержанок» до «Инспектора Гаврилова», от «Слово пацана. Кровь на асфальте» до «Вампиров средней полосы». А еще START — это: — ранний доступ к эксклюзивным премьерам START; — премьеры и новинки каждую неделю; — качество Full HD и 4K на телевизорах; — возможность подключить до 5 устройств; — дополнительные материалы о съемках; — функция скачивания и просмотра без интернета в мобильном приложении; — семейная подписка для ваших близких; — отдельный безопасный раздел для детей; — никакой рекламы, совсем. Остались вопросы? Напишите нам: support@start.ru.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: START at none against VFeed's shown. START also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. VFeed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 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.
START holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 270 and 194 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of VFeed'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.
VFeed ships an update monthly, START fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VFeed | START |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (270 ratings) | 3.8 (194 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 34.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 270 — better | 194 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 558 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dmitriy Kluev | Start.Ru LLC |
Customer experience
VFeed
START
User reviews
VFeed
From 270 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Better interface than official VK app
- 🔒 Invisibility/stealth mode feature
- 🎨 Customizable chat backgrounds and message colors
- 🔋 Lower battery consumption
- ⚡ Smooth scrolling performance (after recent fixes)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📺 Excessive full-screen advertisements
- ⚠️ App doesn't launch after updates
- 🎵 No music playback functionality
- 📹 Video quality issues and poor loading
START
From 194 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
VFeed
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes immediately after launching
- Videos not playing or loading at poor quality
- Voice messages not playing
- Messages not sending properly
- Saved posts/bookmarks not working
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- Notifications not arriving on all devices
- Group chat messages not loading
- Invisibility feature not working
- Chat notifications disappearing
- Background music stopping during scrolling
- Registration process loops infinitely
- Liked videos not displaying in bookmarks
- Horizontal orientation issues on iPhone
- Age scanner not functioning properly
- Safe search not working
- Attachment functionality broken
Requested features
12 requests- Music playback support (most requested)
- View read receipts and reactions from contacts
- Video playback speed controls (1.25x, 1.5x, 2x)
- Stories/story viewing functionality
- See deleted messages
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- QR code scanner for PC login
- English language support
- Double-tap to like feature
- Better photo opening animation
- Group chat full functionality
- Multiple choice poll voting support
- Voice message playback improvements
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
VFeed
- Subscribe for7 Days trial$0.991 Month
START
- All inclusive7 Days trial$7.991 Month
