# DStv Stream vs CANAL+

The clearest difference is rating: DStv Stream at 4.5 against CANAL+'s 3.8. DStv Stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (11K vs 513). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CANAL+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DStv Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

DStv Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DStv Stream has 11K ratings behind it against 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of DStv Stream's written reviews are positive against 33% of CANAL+'s.

DStv Stream ships an update monthly, CANAL+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DStv Stream | CANAL+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dstv-stream/id467168196/reviews)** | [3.8 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **34.8% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316196590) | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) |

## What reviewers say

### DStv Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dstv-stream/id467168196)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streaming on the go
- 👍 Great app when it works
- 🚀 Excellent video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent buffering and freezing issues
- 🔥 Poor live streaming experience
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🚫 Limited device support
- 🚫 Restricted to African regions only

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CANAL+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816)

Stream live TV channels, catch up on shows with replay options, and download content for offline viewing. Discover personalized recommendations and enjoy features like multi-live viewing and an immersive sports experience.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand replay, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Multi-live viewing, Immersive sports experience, Kids' profiles

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CANAL+SÉRIES (1 stream) | $5.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (1 stream) | $19.99 | per month |
| C+ Ciné Séries (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (2 streams) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ Pack CANAL+ (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ SPORT+Bundle (1 stream) | $29.99 | per month |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $0.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $2.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $3.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $6.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great update
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Very good app
- 🚀 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Impossible to cancel
- 🐛 Completely unusable
- 🐛 Impossible to watch anything
- 🐛 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites list issues
- Playback problems
- Login/account issues
- Compatibility problems with new OS versions
- Geolocation restrictions

**Requested features**

- Improve live channel access
- Add Chromecast support
- Improve video quality
- Provide more subtitle options
- Allow offline downloads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DStv Stream free?

DStv Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CANAL+ free?

CANAL+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DStv Stream or CANAL+?

DStv Stream is rated higher. DStv Stream averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while CANAL+ averages 3.8 from 513 ratings.

### Do DStv Stream or CANAL+ have ads?

Both DStv Stream and CANAL+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DStv Stream or CANAL+?

DStv Stream ships an update monthly, and CANAL+ fortnightly. Most recently, DStv Stream was updated on October 15, 2026 and CANAL+ on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*