# Радио СВЕТ vs START

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Радио СВЕТ at 100% against START's 35%. Радио СВЕТ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). START's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (190 vs 21). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Радио СВЕТ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Радио СВЕТ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: START has 190 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Радио СВЕТ's written reviews are positive against 35% of START's.

Радио СВЕТ ships an update every 31 months, START every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Радио СВЕТ | START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id933066159/reviews)** | [3.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start/id1273218458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bogdan Michalchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/933066158) | [Start.Ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273218457) |

## What reviewers say

### Радио СВЕТ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id933066159)

Listen to Christian radio broadcasts 24/7 with this app. Enjoy sermons, music, Bible readings, and interactive features like live calls and chat. Stay connected with your faith community through prayer support and event notifications.

**Highlights:** Online radio broadcast, Live call-in feature, Radio chat, Daily news, Bible reading, Prayer support, Sermons from 16 churches, Song and program title display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Радио СВЕТ free?

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

### Is START free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Радио СВЕТ or START?

Радио СВЕТ is rated higher. Радио СВЕТ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while START averages 3.8 from 190 ratings.

### Do Радио СВЕТ or START have ads?

Neither Радио СВЕТ nor START shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Радио СВЕТ or START?

Радио СВЕТ ships an update every 31 months, and START every 2 weeks. Most recently, Радио СВЕТ was updated on June 5, 2026 and START on September 27, 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.*