FilmRoom vs MyDStv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FilmRoom
Discover and stream a wide variety of African entertainment. Purchase your favorite movies and shows at affordable prices. Experience the richness of African cinema.
- African entertainment directory
- On-demand movie streaming
- Purchase content
- Affordable pricing
- Rich content library
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Welcome to Flimroom, a place where African entertainment is potrayed in all its might and splendour. Find a rich directory of content here and purchase at a token price the best of African entertainment.
MyDStv
Manage your DStv subscription with ease through a redesigned, user-friendly interface. Access self-service options for account management, payments, and package upgrades. Discover personalized offers and exclusive discounts through a gamified experience.
- Manage subscription
- Self-service account management
- Error code troubleshooting
- Check account balance
- Make payments
- Upgrade package
- Personalized offers and discounts
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Introducing the redesigned MyDStv app, delivering a revamped look and feel, enhanced stability, and increased engagement features for an enriched entertainment journey. Immerse yourself in a new and improved viewing experience, all while effortlessly managing your subscription with our user-friendly DIY approach. Explore the Enhanced MyDStv App: Manage Your Account: Navigate your subscription seamlessly using our self-service feature. Tackle error codes, check your account balance, make payments, and upgrade your package effortlessly. Discover Personalized Offers and Exclusive Discounts! Experience a gamified journey where tailored offers and discounts await. Whether it's package upgrades, exclusive deals, or unlocking premium features, our app brings you an immersive experience filled with exciting rewards. Experience unparalleled convenience at your fingertips. Download the MyDStv app today and embrace a fresh world of entertainment with its updated look, enhanced stability, and engaging features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FilmRoom at 100% against MyDStv's 23%. FilmRoom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). MyDStv's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (252 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. FilmRoom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MyDStv asks for nothing beyond the download.
FilmRoom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDStv has 252 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FilmRoom's written reviews are positive against 23% of MyDStv's.
FilmRoom ships an update every 3 days, MyDStv every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FilmRoom | MyDStv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (252 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 22.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 252 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harvey Akah | Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
FilmRoom
MyDStv
In-app purchases
FilmRoom
- Purchase Classic$0.99
- All$0.99
- Purchase Premium Movie$1.99
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- Classic coupon codes$3.99
- Premium Coupons$7.99
- Classic Coupon$20.99
- Premium Coupons$41.99
- Subscription credits$84.99
- Classic coupons$84.99
- Premium coupons$84.99
MyDStv
No in-app purchases
