# SABC+ vs Ster

The clearest difference is rating: Ster at 2.7 against SABC+'s 1.7. Ster also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). SABC+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Ster holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of SABC+'s written reviews are positive against 5% of Ster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SABC+ ships an update every 2 months, Ster every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SABC+ | Ster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabc-plus/id6444331178/reviews) | **[2.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ster-kinekor/id6736655302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **7.7% of reviews** | 5.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021206195) | [Filmgrail](https://appshunter.io/developer/896734321) |

## What reviewers say

### SABC+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabc-plus/id6444331178)

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.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand content, News broadcasts, Radio stations, Sports coverage, Catch-up TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ster-kinekor/id6736655302)

Book tickets for your favorite movies across various cinema experiences. Explore options like Cine Prestige, IMAX, and SK commercial for a unique movie-going adventure. Discover art-house films or indulge in luxurious 'business class' seating.

**Highlights:** Book movie tickets, Select movie, cinema, or show type, Experience Cine Prestige, Experience IMAX, Experience SK commercial, Discover art-house cinema

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 New grades are better
- 👍 New UI looks better
- 👍 App has been improved
- 👍 Great movie experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot add more than one vitality card
- 🐛 Confusing payment method naming
- 🐛 Lose all progress if payment fails
- 🐛 Unable to process payment
- 🐛 No further selection process to conclude purchase

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot add more than one vitality card
- 🐛 Lose all progress if payment fails
- 🐛 No further selection process to conclude purchase
- 🐛 Failed to book online
- 🐛 Cannot use discounts

**Requested features**

- 💡 Apple Pay integration
- 💡 Ability to save loyalty card details
- 💡 Ability to view multiple cinemas at once
- 💡 Apple Wallet integration for tickets
- 💡 Option to select multiple cinemas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SABC+ free?

SABC+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SABC+ or Ster?

Ster is rated higher. SABC+ averages 1.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ster averages 2.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do SABC+ or Ster have ads?

Neither SABC+ nor Ster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SABC+ or Ster?

SABC+ ships an update every 2 months, and Ster every 7 months. Most recently, SABC+ was updated on August 24, 2026 and Ster on September 23, 2026.

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