Best Startimes Apps

49+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best startimes apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 49+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Startimes Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StarTimes ONStarTimes ONFree3.5★ (215)YesYesOct 2026
2DStv StreamDStv StreamFree4.5★ (13K)YesNoNov 2026
3Startimes EstateStartimes EstateFree—NoNoOct 2026
4Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
52CTV2CTVFree3.8★ (26)NoNoOct 2026
6WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp MessengerFree4.7★ (19M)YesYesNov 2026
7StarTimerStarTimer$2.995.0★ (1)NoNoJun 2026
8Mapsdata AppMapsdata AppFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Startimes

StarTimes ON#1

StarTimes ON by Union Shine Holdings Co., Ltd

Live TV & Football & Video
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.5😞(215 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream live TV channels, popular dramas, blockbuster movies, and live football matches from Africa and around the world. Access thousands of hours of entertainment, including kids and educational content, all in one app.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fast and active app
  • 👍 Not too expensive
  • 👍 No need for decoder
  • 👍 Streams live TV and sport nicely
  • 👍 No buffering issues (for some)
  • 👍 Great app for favorite programs

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Nothing is organized
  • 👎 Shows stupid football matches
  • 👎 Some commentary in Chinese
  • 👎 No code sent for mobile plan renewal
  • 👎 App crashes a lot
  • 👎 Charged but still get ads
  • 👎 Bad network issues
  • 👎 Repeating scenes in episodes
  • 👎 App crashes when launched multiple times
  • 👎 Annoying ads and bugs
  • 👎 App not optimized for iPad screens
  • 👎 Logs out of one device when trying on two
  • 👎 Poor network
  • 👎 No Filipino series, only Chinese
  • 👎 No live stream matches functionality
  • 👎 Menu list not visible after update
  • 👎 App keeps crashing
  • 👎 Subscription disappears after activation
  • 👎 Paid for subscription but app says not subscribed
  • 👎 Asked to subscribe again and again
  • 👎 Cannot watch channels even with linked decoder
  • 👎 Cannot watch movies for free after update
  • 👎 Sound problems on a particular channel
  • 👎 No way to contact live customer agent
  • 👎 Login issues with smartcard limit
  • 👎 Cannot find specific shows
  • 👎 Subscription payment issues (Apple ID)
  • 👎 App not working as shown for live stream matches
  • 👎 User interface needs improvement
  • 👎 Misleading streams
  • 👎 Does not function as shown for live streams
DStv Stream#2

DStv Stream by Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd

Stream sport, shows & movies
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.5😞(13K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream your favorite TV shows, movies, and live sports from your subscription. Watch live, catch up on missed episodes, or download content to enjoy offline. Personalize your experience with profiles and plan your viewing with the TV guide.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Streaming on the go
  • 👍 Great app when it works
  • 🚀 Excellent video quality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent buffering and freezing issues
  • 🔥 Poor live streaming experience
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🚫 Limited device support
  • 🚫 Restricted to African regions only

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FAQ about Startimes

What are the best startimes apps for iPhone?
StarTimes ON tops our startimes apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 215 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top startimes apps we rank are free to download, including StarTimes ON and DStv Stream.
StarTimes ON shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 49+ startimes apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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