# Большое ТВ vs START

The clearest difference is rating: START at 3.8 against Большое ТВ's 3.3. START also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Большое ТВ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 190 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Большое ТВ's written reviews are positive against 35% of START's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Большое ТВ | START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id871722783/reviews) | **[3.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **34.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bolshoe TV, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202775948) | [Start.Ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273218457) |

## 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


### 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 Большое ТВ free?

Большое ТВ 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, Большое ТВ or START?

START is rated higher. Большое ТВ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while START averages 3.8 from 190 ratings.

### Do Большое ТВ or START have ads?

Neither Большое ТВ nor START shows ads.

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

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, and START every 2 weeks. Most recently, Большое ТВ was updated on September 25, 2026 and START on September 24, 2026.

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