# Большое ТВ vs Mariinsky Theatre

The clearest difference is rating: Mariinsky Theatre at 5.0 against Большое ТВ's 3.3. Mariinsky Theatre also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Большое ТВ's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 1) and review sentiment (26% vs 16%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Большое ТВ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Mariinsky Theatre asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mariinsky Theatre holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Большое ТВ has 356 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Большое ТВ's written reviews are positive against 16% of Mariinsky Theatre's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, Mariinsky Theatre every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Большое ТВ | Mariinsky Theatre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id871722783/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mariinsky-theatre/id1144097177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **25.9% of reviews** | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bolshoe TV, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202775948) | [State academic Mariinsky theatre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144097176) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mariinsky Theatre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mariinsky-theatre/id1144097177)

Explore the performance schedule and buy tickets for the Mariinsky Theatre. Discover details about shows, performers, and production histories. Manage your tickets and view stage layouts for seat selection.

**Highlights:** View performance schedule, Purchase tickets, Performer lineups and synopses, Production histories and photos, Stage view for seat selection, Manage tickets and orders, Theatre news and offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Большое ТВ free?

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

### Is Mariinsky Theatre free?

Mariinsky Theatre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Большое ТВ or Mariinsky Theatre?

Mariinsky Theatre is rated higher. Большое ТВ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Mariinsky Theatre averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Большое ТВ or Mariinsky Theatre have ads?

Neither Большое ТВ nor Mariinsky Theatre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Большое ТВ or Mariinsky Theatre?

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, and Mariinsky Theatre every 5 weeks. Most recently, Большое ТВ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mariinsky Theatre on November 11, 2026.

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