# VFeed vs START

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.

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 201 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% 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 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VFeed | START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfeed-for-vk/id795979328/reviews) | **[3.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 201 |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Kluev](https://appshunter.io/developer/597131897) | [Start.Ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273218457) |

## What reviewers say

### VFeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfeed-for-vk/id795979328)

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.

**Highlights:** Invisible mode, Multi-account support, Themed public feeds, PIN code lock, Touch ID unlock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe for | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 VFeed free?

VFeed 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, VFeed or START?

START is rated higher. VFeed averages 3.5 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while START averages 3.8 from 201 ratings.

### Do VFeed or START have ads?

VFeed shows ads; START does not.

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

VFeed ships an update monthly, and START fortnightly. Most recently, VFeed was updated on October 15, 2026 and START on October 19, 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.*