Afrix vs Platinum Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Afrix
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Afrix — Stream Stories Watch and support the films, series, and shows defining African cinema — all in one app. STREAM • Discover movies and series from across Africa, updated regularly FUND THE NEXT BIG STORY • Back crowdfunding campaigns for upcoming films and series • Track campaign progress and see your name among the supporters who made it happen • Get early access and behind-the-scenes updates from the creators you back SHARE AND EARN • Invite friends and earn wallet credit when they watch • Build a community around the titles and creators you love
Platinum Media
Access a wide range of African video entertainment, including films, series, and TV shows. Follow your favorite stars and enjoy content across all your devices.
- African video entertainment
- Films, series, and TV shows
- Follow favorite superstars
- Cross-device compatibility
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Platinum is your gateway to African video entertainment. Enjoy the best of African film, series and TV shows. Follow your favourite superstars across all your devices. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Platinum Media at 13.0 against Afrix's 15.0. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Afrix sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Platinum Media sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Afrix ships an update every 5 days, Platinum Media every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Afrix | Platinum Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | James Jackson | PLATINUM APP COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Afrix
- Afrix$0.99
- On Demand Streaming$9.99
Platinum Media
- Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
