# Большое ТВ vs KION

The clearest difference is rating: KION at 4.7 against Большое ТВ's 3.3. KION also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 15%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Большое ТВ's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 KION sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KION holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 441 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Большое ТВ's written reviews are positive against 41% of KION's.

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, KION fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Большое ТВ | KION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id871722783/reviews) | **[4.7 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion/id1451612172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 342 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **41.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 149 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bolshoe TV, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202775948) | [Mobile TeleSystems Public Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/406999351) |

## 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


### KION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion/id1451612172)

Access a vast library of original films, series, cartoons, and blockbusters. Enjoy a user-friendly interface, smart recommendations, and a dedicated kids' profile. Stream in Full HD 4K quality on up to 5 devices with a single subscription.

**Highlights:** Original films and series, Extensive movie library, Smart recommendation system, Kids' profile with safe content, Full HD 4K streaming, Simultaneous viewing on 5 devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Спорт | $0.99 | per month |
| KION Light | $1.49 | per month |
| KION | $2.49 | per month |
| KION | $2.99 | per month |
| IVI Лайт | $2.99 | per month |
| KION + МТС Premium с Ozon | $3.99 | per month |
| KION | $4.49 | per month |
| KION Медиаподписка | $4.99 | per month |
| START | $5.99 | per month |
| KION Light | $6.49 | per month |
| Amediateka | $6.99 | per month |
| KION+START | $6.99 | per month |
| KION ТОП | $8.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Большое ТВ free?

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

### Is KION free?

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

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

KION is rated higher. Большое ТВ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while KION averages 4.7 from 441 ratings.

### Do Большое ТВ or KION have ads?

Neither Большое ТВ nor KION shows ads.

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

Большое ТВ ships an update monthly, and KION fortnightly. Most recently, Большое ТВ was updated on September 25, 2026 and KION on September 23, 2026.

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