# STV Play

> Easy and fun streaming!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodbarber.stvplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodbarber.stvplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.goodbarber.stvplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SOICO - Sociedade Independente de Comunicação, Lda
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 629,403
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (3,496 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.200.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2017-09-29
- **Publisher country:** MZ
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodbarber.stvplay)
- **Website:** [http://www.stvplay.co.mz/browse](http://www.stvplay.co.mz/browse)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.stvplay.co.mz/privacy](https://www.stvplay.co.mz/privacy)

## Description

Discover STV Play — your mobile entertainment hub for movies, series, documentaries and live TV. Stream live channels, explore an exclusive catalog with weekly updates, download content to watch offline, and build a personalized favorites list for quick access. STV Play puts everything you love in one easy-to-use app.

Subscribe monthly or yearly to unlock full access with in-app auto-renewing subscriptions. Pricing and availability vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase. Manage or cancel auto-renewal through your Google Account settings. For full details, see the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy on the official site. Note: some content may display letterboxing on widescreen TVs.

## Rankings

- #88,630 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.goodbarber.stvplay.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`

## Review summary

Users appreciate STV Play for its news and event coverage and the convenience of watching programs anytime. However, many report frequent crashes, bugs, and issues with live streaming, including poor quality or failure to stream. Despite these problems, users acknowledge the app's potential, highlighting it as a good news source but needing significant improvements in stability and live content delivery.

### Pros

- Provides access to exceptional news and events coverage
- Offers the ability to watch programs anywhere and anytime
- Generally liked by users despite some issues
- Has recorded content available for viewing
- Users find it to be a good news app initiative

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and bugs reported by multiple users
- Live streaming often fails or is of very low quality
- App does not work well for online streaming as intended
- Poor implementation leading to inability to watch live content
- Some users experience no response or app functionality issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodbarber.stvplay)