Do I need a Telegram Stars balance to pay with Stars?

No - if you don't have enough Stars, Telegram's own invoice screen lets you top up Stars as part of completing the payment, without ever leaving the app.

Do I need to keep the app open while paying with crypto?

No. Once you send the payment, the bot polls the payment status automatically and updates it in the background - you can check back later and the status will have moved on its own.

What happens if I send the wrong crypto amount?

Sending less than the exact amount shown can leave the payment marked as partially paid instead of complete. Always match the exact amount and currency generated for that specific payment.

Is one payment method cheaper than the other?

Both pay for the same plans and token packs at the same price shown in the app at checkout; Stars is simply faster because it never leaves Telegram, while crypto depends on blockchain confirmation times.

Can I switch payment methods mid-purchase?

Yes - the payment method toggle lets you switch between Stars and Crypto before you confirm, so you can pick whichever is more convenient at that moment.

Paying for Tango Live Recorder: Telegram Stars or Crypto

Every subscription plan and token pack in the Tango Live Recorder Telegram Mini App can be paid for two ways: Telegram Stars, Telegram's own in-app currency, or direct crypto, where you send payment to a generated wallet address. Both options are built into the same purchase flow - you pick a plan or token pack, then choose which payment method to use. Here's exactly what each one looks like, so you know what to expect before you tap Buy.

Telegram Stars: pay without leaving Telegram

Telegram Stars is the simplest option because it never leaves the Telegram app. When you choose Stars as your payment method, the bot creates a native Telegram invoice and opens it directly inside the Mini App - the same payment sheet Telegram uses for any bot purchase. You confirm the payment with your Telegram balance (or by topping up Stars first), and the purchase is confirmed instantly with no external wallet or address involved.

Open the Plans tab (for a subscription) or the Token Store (for a token pack) in the Tango Live Recorder Mini App.
Pick a plan - Regular, Private, or Combo - and a duration (1, 3, 6, or 12 months), or pick a token pack.
Toggle the payment method to Stars and tap Buy with Stars.
Confirm the Telegram invoice that opens automatically - payment is completed inside Telegram itself.
Once confirmed, your subscription or tokens are applied immediately - no further action needed.

Direct Crypto: QR code and automatic confirmation

Choosing crypto switches you to a dedicated checkout screen. You pick a currency from a searchable list, organized into categories such as popular coins and stablecoins, and the app requests a live price estimate that stays valid for a short countdown window before it refreshes. Once you're ready, the bot generates a unique payment address, the exact amount to send, and a QR code you can scan from any external wallet - there's nothing to type by hand if your wallet supports scanning.

On the plan or token confirmation screen, toggle the payment method to Crypto.
Pick a currency from the picker - search by name or browse by category.
Tap Pay with Crypto to generate a payment address, the exact amount due, and a QR code.
Send the exact amount shown from your external wallet, either by scanning the QR code or by copying the address and amount.
Leave the screen open, or come back later - the app automatically polls the payment status and updates it through confirming, processing, and finally complete, with no manual refresh needed.

Which one should you choose?

If you already have a Telegram Stars balance, or don't want to leave Telegram at all, Stars is the faster route - the invoice opens in the same window and confirms in seconds. If you'd rather pay from an external crypto wallet without buying Stars first, direct crypto works just as well; it simply takes a little longer, since blockchain confirmations aren't instant and the on-screen status has to move through a few stages before your purchase applies. Both methods unlock exactly the same subscription plans and token packs - the only difference is how you pay.

A few tips for crypto payments

The price estimate shown before you generate a payment is only held for a limited time, shown as a countdown - if it expires before you tap Pay with Crypto, the app simply refreshes it, so there's no risk of paying the wrong amount. Always send the exact amount displayed for that specific payment; sending a different amount can leave it stuck at a partially paid status. Once a payment reaches a final status - complete, failed, expired, or refunded - that specific payment session is closed, though you're free to start a new one from the same purchase screen.

Related guides

For what a subscription and tokens actually unlock - plan tiers, durations, recording slots, and what tokens buy - see the plans, tokens & recording slots guide. New to the bot? Start with the quick-start guide to record your first stream in two minutes, or check the full Tango Live Recorder vs. alternatives comparison to see why it beats screen recording and OBS.

FAQ

Do I need a Telegram Stars balance to pay with Stars?: No - if you don't have enough Stars, Telegram's own invoice screen lets you top up Stars as part of completing the payment, without ever leaving the app.
Do I need to keep the app open while paying with crypto?: No. Once you send the payment, the bot polls the payment status automatically and updates it in the background - you can check back later and the status will have moved on its own.
What happens if I send the wrong crypto amount?: Sending less than the exact amount shown can leave the payment marked as partially paid instead of complete. Always match the exact amount and currency generated for that specific payment.
Is one payment method cheaper than the other?: Both pay for the same plans and token packs at the same price shown in the app at checkout; Stars is simply faster because it never leaves Telegram, while crypto depends on blockchain confirmation times.
Can I switch payment methods mid-purchase?: Yes - the payment method toggle lets you switch between Stars and Crypto before you confirm, so you can pick whichever is more convenient at that moment.