# Startup Show

> It’s time to start up the show!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.startupshow.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.startupshow.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tv.startupshow.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** App4All 2000
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 525,818
- **Rating:** 3.32 / 5 (1,741 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2019-10-16
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.startupshow.android)
- **Website:** [https://startup-show.tv/](https://startup-show.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://startup-show.flycricket.io/privacy.html](https://startup-show.flycricket.io/privacy.html)

## Description

**Startup Show** is a powerful Chrome extension designed for streaming enthusiasts who want to enjoy their favorite M3U playlists seamlessly. Featuring a sleek and advanced built-in player, Startup Show supports almost all popular formats and provides a smooth streaming experience without advertisements. 

With Startup Show, users can easily add and manage their M3U playlists, benefit from features like EPG support and full-screen viewing, and enjoy remote playlist capabilities. The extension supports both Live and Video On Demand (VOD) streaming, with a faster M3U parser for enhanced performance. Additionally, you can Airplay mirror or cast content to your big screen or use it on multiple devices for ultimate flexibility. Note that Startup Show does not supply any media and users must provide their own content.

## Rankings

- #97,478 — Overall
- #25 — show

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `tv.startupshow.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Huge selection of movies and shows
- Impressive variety of live TV channels from different countries and cities
- Graphically beautiful and intuitive interface

### Cons

- App frequently freezes or doesn't load, especially on mobile data
- Buffering issues persist even with good internet speed
- Sign-up process and app interface are poorly designed and confusing
- Missing previously available features like downloading content

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.startupshow.android)