KAYA959 vs SABC+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KAYA959
This app brings you closer to a popular radio station, offering a mix of soul, R&B, kwaito, jazz, and chart-topping music. Engage with relatable presenters discussing everyday topics and stay updated with relevant news.
- Soul, R&B, Kwaito, Jazz music
- Chart-toppers and old school jams
- Relevant news updates
- Inspiring conversations
- Authentic and relatable presenters
- Listener engagement
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From the heart of Gauteng wherever you may be, Kaya 959 connects with our loyal listeners through a range of digital and on-air platforms. At the core of their listening experience is a variety of familiar songs that they love including soul and R&B, kwaito, jazz, chart-toppers and old school jams. We bring them news that is relevant and conversations that inspire. Our presenters may be big names, but out of the speaker they are just the friend from around the corner. They are authentic and relatable. They engage with listeners on topics that affect their everyday life. Kaya 959 is committed to ensuring that we portray a true representation of our listeners’ richness, depth, and diversity. On the Street. On the Air.
SABC+
Stream popular South African shows, films, news, radio, and live sports. Catch up on weekday dramas and never miss an episode, all accessible from anywhere.
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand content
- News broadcasts
- Radio stations
- Sports coverage
- Catch-up TV
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SABC Plus brings your most loved shows, films, news, radio, sport, catch up & weekday drama to your fingertips! Making content more accessible, siON with SABC 1, belong on SABC 2, Sisonke on SABC 3 and we’re part of the game with SABC Sport - we’ve got something for everyone! Forget the days of waiting to catch the drama – Now you get to follow it from anywhere! SABC Plus. Still Home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SABC+ at none against KAYA959's shown. SABC+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). KAYA959's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 8%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KAYA959 ships an update every 10 months, SABC+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KAYA959 | SABC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 7.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KAYA FM (PTY) LTD | South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd |
Customer experience
KAYA959
SABC+
In-app purchases
KAYA959
No in-app purchases
SABC+
No in-app purchases
