Comparison

5FM vs Off Beat Plus

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

Head to head

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

About

Off Beat Plus

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Exclusive to members of the South African Police Service to afford access to international travel, luxury spoils and savings on everyday essentials. Manage and track all your dining, spa, travel and accommodation deals and discounts.

Screenshots

5FM4 screens

Off Beat Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 5FM at 15.1 against Off Beat 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 October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

5FM versus Off Beat Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	5FM	Off Beat Plus
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	53 MB	48 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd	MAD 9000 PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

5FM

No in-app purchases

None

Off Beat Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5FM free?

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

Is Off Beat Plus free?

Off Beat Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 5FM or Off Beat Plus have ads?

Neither 5FM nor Off Beat Plus shows ads.

Which is updated more often, 5FM or Off Beat Plus?

5FM ships an update every 2 months, and Off Beat Plus every 2 months. Most recently, 5FM was updated on October 30, 2026 and Off Beat Plus on October 25, 2026.