# Большое ТВ vs Nota

The clearest difference is rating: Nota at 4.3 against Большое ТВ's 3.3. Nota also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (59% vs 26%). Большое ТВ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Nota holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Большое ТВ's written reviews are positive against 59% of Nota's.

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, Nota every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Большое ТВ | Nota |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id871722783/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-player-for-files/id1444318808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 354 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 190 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bolshoe TV, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202775948) | [Markuss Irbe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444318807) |

## 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


### Nota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-player-for-files/id1444318808)

This app provides a full-featured audio playback experience directly from your system's Files app and cloud storage. Enjoy background playback, advanced sound customization with an equalizer, and flexible playback controls. It also offers robust file management capabilities, allowing you to organize and transfer your audio files seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Playback from Files app and cloud, Background playback and AirPlay, 10-band equalizer, Adjustable playback speed, File management (import, export, rename), Sleep timer, Smart shuffle and loop

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Plays local MP3 files well
- 💡 Useful features like equalizer and playback speed
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🐛 Metadata/album art not always displayed correctly
- 🐛 Duplication of imported files
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains battery when playing in background

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download music from certain sources
- Playback stops when device is locked
- Metadata editing not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add playlist/queue functionality
- Implement cloud storage integration
- Allow batch import of files
- Add more customization options (themes, gestures, etc.)
- Improve shuffle/repeat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Большое ТВ free?

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

### Is Nota free?

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

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

Nota is rated higher. Большое ТВ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Nota averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Большое ТВ or Nota have ads?

Nota shows ads; Большое ТВ does not.

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

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, and Nota every 4 months. Most recently, Большое ТВ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nota on November 6, 2026.

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