Comparison

Dis vs Mamboo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dis

This app offers on-demand 60-minute delivery for medications and health products. Manage prescriptions, set medication reminders, create personalized shopping lists, and access a virtual benefits card to earn and redeem rewards. It also provides access to health products and special bonus card offers.

Highlights
  • On-demand 60-minute delivery
  • Submit prescription requests
  • Medication reminders
  • Personalized shopping lists
  • Virtual benefits card
  • Earn and redeem rewards
  • Message center for alerts
Features
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Here are some of the features you can enjoy while using the new Dis-Chem app: Dis-Chem DeliverD Introducing Dis-Chem DeliverD, Dis-Chem’s trial On Demand 60 minute delivery service only available on the Dis-Chem app! Message Centre All your push notifications and accouncements are shown in the new message centre, giving you access to alerts whenever you need them. Submit a Script It’s now even easier to get your medication and repeat prescriptions with the all new delivery option. Set Reminders You can set reminders for yourself or your family members within the app to ensure that you (and your family members) never miss a dose of your medication. Create shopping lists Keep all your Dis-Chem to-buys listed conveniently in the Dis-Chem app to make shopping even easier. Create shopping lists you can personalise, save and share. Dis-Chem Health We’ve partnered with Kaelo and Centriq Insurance to deliver health products that meet the needs of many South Africans, giving them peace of mind knowing their day-to-day health is in good hands. Virtual Dis-Chem Benefits Card We’ve digitized your Dis-Chem Benefits Card for you so that you always have it when you need it. With your virtual card you can earn points every time you purchase in-store, view points (and their rand value) and even give back to the community by donating your Dis-Chem points to the Dis-Chem Foundation. Bonus Cards An added benefit is our virtual bonus card which lets you earn rewards for purchasing the products you love. Our app features a sticker book that will be virtually stamped every time you purchase a promotional product from one of our Dis-Chem stores. Once you’ve earned enough stickers you can choose your FREE gift from the list of our bonus products in-store. The Dis-Chem app is free and available for anyone to use. Whether you’ve been a customer for a short while or a lifetime, you can enjoy the convenience of having your favourite pharmacy at your fingertips.

About

Mamboo

This super app aims to transform African sales markets by integrating online shopping, courier services, and diverse payment options. Discover products from various segments like food, groceries, and pharmacies, all within a secure and convenient platform.

Highlights
  • Integrated online shopping
  • Courier service (Mamboo Pack)
  • Multiple payment methods (Mamboo Pay)
  • Wide product selection (food, pharmacy, etc.)
  • Security and convenience
Features
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We are a Super App created with a single goal: to revolutionize the sales market in Africa! We offer multiple services on one platform, such as online shopping, courier service (Mamboo Pack), and various payment methods (Mamboo Pay), something innovative in Africa. In addition to finding products from various segments such as food, supermarkets, pharmacies, among others, you will also find security, convenience, and practicality.

Screenshots

Dis4 screens
Mamboo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mamboo at 3.1 against Dis's 2.0. Mamboo also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 3%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mamboo holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Dis's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mamboo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dis ships an update every 2 weeks, Mamboo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dis versus Mamboo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisMamboo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (6 ratings)3.1 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.9% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDis-Chem PharmaciesBitX

Customer experience

Dis

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive2.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative92.9%

Mamboo

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral17.6%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Dis

No in-app purchases

None

Mamboo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dis free?
Dis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mamboo free?
Mamboo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dis or Mamboo?
Mamboo is rated higher. Dis averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mamboo averages 3.1 from 17 ratings.
Do Dis or Mamboo have ads?
Both Dis and Mamboo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dis or Mamboo?
Dis ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mamboo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dis was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mamboo on November 7, 2026.

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