Comparison

DStv Stream vs Japaflex

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

Head to head
About

DStv Stream

Stream your favorite TV shows, movies, and live sports from your subscription. Watch live, catch up on missed episodes, or download content to enjoy offline. Personalize your experience with profiles and plan your viewing with the TV guide.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Catch Up on demand content
  • Offline downloads
  • Personalized profiles
  • 8-day TV Guide
  • Kids section with PIN control
Features
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As a DStv customer you can enjoy the shows, movies and sport you love with the DStv app. Download now and get watching! Never miss your favourite TV shows, sports team or breaking news with the DStv app, watch live on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV; catch up on the latest episodes and movies or download to watch offline later on your mobile app. As a DStv customer you can enjoy all of these features on the DStv app. - Watch it as it happens, tune in and start live streaming selected TV channels via 3G/4G or WIFI. - Missed it live, catch it later by watching a selection of the most popular shows, sport highlights, and movies on Catch Up. - Don’t want to use mobile data to watch shows or movies, download up to 25 videos on Catch Up while on WIFI to enjoy offline later across 4 mobile devices. - Want your own experience based on the sport, shows and movies you like to watch, setup up to 6 profiles to personalise each family members viewing experience. - Want to plan your viewing in advance, add Catch Up items to your watchlist to come back to later or access the full 8-day TV Guide and set reminders to arrange your viewing. - Need to keep the kids entertained, our Kids section on the mobile app is a safe and fun viewing environment with PIN controlled access so your kids can enjoy the coolest shows and movies unattended. The DStv mobile app gives you the freedom to watch your best-loved DStv entertainment when you’re on the move. If you don’t have DStv, no problem, just download the app, sign-up, and start watching our selection of free live streaming channels and video on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV (available in South Africa only). As long as you’ve got the data, you’re good to go. *The Live TV and Catch Up content on the DStv app will be as per your subscription package and country. Due to geo-blocking this content can only be played within the countries in the DStv territories.

About

Japaflex

Connect with people in your area who share your cultural background and interests to combat loneliness. Discover local events, engage in discussions, and promote community businesses.

Highlights
  • Profile customization
  • Local event listings
  • Community business promotion
  • Cultural exchange forums
  • Geolocation-based content
Features
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Japaflex is the ultimate social app for overcoming loneliness and social isolation. Connect with people in your locality who share your cultural background and interests. Discover a community where you belong with Japaflex. Japaflex leverages geolocation and geofencing technology to deliver tailored content and updates based on your current location. Whether you are seeking to connect with others from your home country, find localized insights, join social activities, or engage in topical discussions, Japaflex is your go-to platform for staying connected to your community and surroundings. Profile Customisation Showcase who you are and what you love. Create a personalized profile that highlights your interests, skills, and what you’re looking to connect over. Event Listings Never miss a moment. From cultural events to local gatherings, find activities and meetups near you that help you feel connected and engaged. The Hub Promote and discover businesses within your locality. Whether you’re a small business owner or a user looking for services that feel like home, we’ve got you covered. Cultural Exchange Forums Engage in discussions that matter to you. Our forums are a space for sharing experiences, advice, and stories with people who understand your journey. Non Personalized Advertisement Ads help keep this app free.

Screenshots

DStv Stream4 screens
Japaflex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Japaflex at 5.0 against DStv Stream's 4.5. Japaflex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DStv Stream's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Japaflex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DStv Stream has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DStv Stream ships an update monthly, Japaflex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DStv Stream versus Japaflex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDStv StreamJapaflex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB110 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMultichoice Support Services (Pty) LtdJapaflex Ltd

Customer experience

DStv Stream

All ratings11,130 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative57.2%

Japaflex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DStv Stream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing downloaded content
  • Inability to resume playback from last position
  • Constant log-out issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow multi-device streaming
  • Add rewind and fast-forward controls
  • Improve channel guide and program discovery
  • Introduce 4K streaming support
  • Expand availability to more regions

Japaflex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DStv Stream

No in-app purchases

None

Japaflex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DStv Stream free?
DStv Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Japaflex free?
Japaflex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DStv Stream or Japaflex?
Japaflex is rated higher. DStv Stream averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Japaflex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DStv Stream or Japaflex have ads?
DStv Stream shows ads; Japaflex does not.
Which is updated more often, DStv Stream or Japaflex?
DStv Stream ships an update monthly, and Japaflex every 3 weeks. Most recently, DStv Stream was updated on October 15, 2026 and Japaflex on October 8, 2026.

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