Comparison

First Loyalty Plus vs 5FM

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

Head to head

First Loyalty Plus

SA's best rewards programme

About

First Loyalty Plus

Access exclusive deals and discounts on a variety of goods and services. Save money on everyday purchases and enjoy luxury rewards.

Highlights

Affordable luxury spoils
Savings on everyday essentials
Rewards program
Exclusive deals

Features

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First Loyalty Plus gives you access to affordable luxury spoils and savings on everyday essentials.

About

5FM

Features

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Welcome to the official 5FM app. Bringing the power to you! 5FM is the ultimate media platform for the youth. Plug in to the latest music, trends, entertainment and more with 5FM. Features: Stay connected to your favourite radio station wherever you go by listening live on the app Download and share your best moments from your treasured shows using the Catch Up feature Find all the information on the 5FM presenters and shows on the Show Page Make sure you're first in line to win with all the latest competitions on the official 5FM app Never miss out on an opportunity to come hang out with us by keeping update to date with all the latest 5FM events Watch what the station is getting up to on 5FMTV See what songs are making moves on the Top 40 on 5, the biggest hits, all the time Want to get playlisted? There is even a section to help guide you when submitting your music to 5FM

Screenshots

First Loyalty Plus4 screens

5FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 5FM at 15.1 against First Loyalty Plus's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

First Loyalty Plus versus 5FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	First Loyalty Plus	5FM
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	49 MB	53 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	MAD 9000 PTY LTD	South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd

In-app purchases

None

First Loyalty Plus

No in-app purchases

None

5FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Loyalty Plus free?

First Loyalty Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is 5FM free?

5FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do First Loyalty Plus or 5FM have ads?

Neither First Loyalty Plus nor 5FM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, First Loyalty Plus or 5FM?

First Loyalty Plus ships an update every 2 months, and 5FM every 2 months. Most recently, First Loyalty Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and 5FM on October 2, 2026.