Comparison

afriplay vs Horizon T.V

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

Head to head
About

afriplay

Features
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Enjoy the best experience of African recent hit and classic timeless movies and TV entertainment! AfriPlay is an internet video streaming service, offering unlimited access to a variety of Movies, TV shows, series, live TV channels programs and live events. Designed to be the response to the growing thirst for digital access to indigenous African and African-centric content consumption, AfriPlay is available both within sub-Saharan Africa, and the diaspora across the world. Stream and watch on a wide range of devices, just the way you would like to. No commitments, no hassles, and an all-pass to satisfying content. Download the AfriPlay app for free to join us and begin to enjoy Enjoy Data Saving Usage - Customize your video quality rate - Stream at auto-responsive network reception strength A dynamic feature on AfriPlay is the AFriPremiere service - a first of its kind digital movie premiering service that allows livestreaming of the event, and the subsequent showing of new releases. From sports, to comedy, to movies, to live concerts - enjoy it all on AfriPlay. Content images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual graphic images may vary. By Downloading this application, you agree to the AfriPlay legacy Policy. For your account assistance, feedback, and more information, email us at support@afriplay.tv

About

Horizon T.V

Discover a vast collection of African films, original series, and short stories. This platform offers a mobile-first viewing experience with features like personalized lists and advanced search. Connect with creators and stories from Liberia and beyond.

Highlights
  • Browse featured, trending, and top-rated films
  • Watch shorts and promotional videos
  • Save favorites to personal list
  • Search movies, actors, and directors
  • Manage subscription and account preferences
  • Access creator and partner workflows
Features
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Horizon TV is a streaming home for African films, original stories, shorts, and African entertainment. Browse a growing catalog of movies and short-form content, discover featured releases, save titles to your list, and enjoy a cinematic viewing experience built for mobile. Horizon TV connects audiences with creators and stories from Liberia and the diaspora, with a simple interface designed for discovery, playback, and account management. Features include: Browse featured, trending, and top-rated films. Watch shorts and promotional videos in a mobile-first feed. Save favorites to your personal list. Search movies, actors, and directors. Manage subscription and account preferences where available. Access creator and partner workflows from the wider Horizon TV platform where eligible. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Horizon T.V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: afriplay at none against Horizon T.V's 10. Horizon T.V's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Horizon T.V sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. afriplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

afriplay ships an update every 9 days, Horizon T.V daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
afriplay versus Horizon T.V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterafriplayHorizon T.V
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB67 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTV AnywhereHorizon TV Inc

In-app purchases

None

afriplay

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Horizon T.V

Subscriptions10
  • Africa Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Basic Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Premium Monthly$10.001 Month
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  • VIP Premium Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Basic 6-Month$30.006 Months
  • Basic Yearly$36.001 Year
  • Africa Yearly$50.001 Year
  • Premium 6-Month$51.006 Months
  • Premium Yearly$60.001 Year
  • VIP Yearly$125.991 Year

Questions

Is afriplay free?
afriplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horizon T.V free?
Horizon T.V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do afriplay or Horizon T.V have ads?
Neither afriplay nor Horizon T.V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, afriplay or Horizon T.V?
afriplay ships an update every 9 days, and Horizon T.V daily. Most recently, afriplay was updated on November 7, 2026 and Horizon T.V on November 9, 2026.

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