SABC+ vs SBC+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SABC+
Stream popular South African shows, films, news, radio, and live sports. Catch up on weekday dramas and never miss an episode, all accessible from anywhere.
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand content
- News broadcasts
- Radio stations
- Sports coverage
- Catch-up TV
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SABC Plus brings your most loved shows, films, news, radio, sport, catch up & weekday drama to your fingertips! Making content more accessible, siON with SABC 1, belong on SABC 2, Sisonke on SABC 3 and we’re part of the game with SABC Sport - we’ve got something for everyone! Forget the days of waiting to catch the drama – Now you get to follow it from anywhere! SABC Plus. Still Home.
SBC+
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It's New!! SBC+ is the OTT service from the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), the National Public Broadcaster of the Republic of Seychelles. You can live-stream all of the SBC’s TV channels and catch-up on SBC programmes of your choice, wherever you may be, on any device of your choice. SBC+ gives you access to 3 local channels: SBC1, SBC2, and SBC3, as well as several free-to-view international channels, such as Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, TV5 Monde Afrique, and more. You can watch live TV or use the catch-up service to watch any programme that you missed for up to 7 days. You can also browse the programme guide and set reminders for your favourite shows. Our Video on Demand (VoD) selections offer several genres, from News and current affairs Programmes, to Environment and Tourism. You can stream our impressive selection of our Creole music or dip into our rich archives. SBC+ offers a variety of Channels and programmes in all of our 3 National Languages: Creole, English and French. Whether you want to stay updated with the latest news, relax with a TV show, or learn something new with a documentary, SBC+ has something for everyone. The SBC+ App is easy to use and compatible with any device that has an internet connection. You can stream high-quality video and audio and adjust the playback settings to suit your preferences. The Live TV and Catch-Up feature on the SBC+ is for the Seychelles Territory only. The SBC VoDs are available to the World!! (Both as Freeview or Paid Subscription) SBC+ is more than just an OTT app. It is your gateway to the Seychelles! Download the app today and start streaming! Download this iOS mobile app now to enjoy SBC on the go! On your smartphone and tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SABC+ at every 2 months against SBC+'s every 4 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SABC+ ships an update every 2 months, SBC+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SABC+ | SBC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd | Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation |
In-app purchases
SABC+
No in-app purchases
SBC+
No in-app purchases
