SABC+ vs Springboks
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.
Springboks
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The Springboks App makes it easier to buy, sell, manage, and access tickets to Springboks games. DISCOVER • Explore upcoming Springboks games • Get real-time updates about upcoming events via push notification • Take control of your experience by browsing available seats and selecting those that best match your preferences BUY • Buy your tickets simply and safely • Credit cards, gift cards and more - Choose the payment option that works best for you SELL • Safely and securely sell your tickets to fellow fans if you can’t go • Set a price for your tickets, and if they sell, you'll be paid through your selected payment method GET INTO THE STADIUM • No need to worry about printing tickets! Access your tickets and all event details directly from the app • Easily transfer your tickets to family and friends before the show, giving everyone the freedom to enter when they want This app is powered by Ticketmaster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SABC+ at none against Springboks's shown. SABC+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Springboks's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
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, Springboks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SABC+ | Springboks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd | Ticketmaster International |
In-app purchases
SABC+
No in-app purchases
Springboks
No in-app purchases
