# SABC+ vs Springboks

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SABC+ | Springboks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabc-plus/id6444331178/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021206195) | [Ticketmaster International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002567081) |

## 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


### Springboks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springboks/id6760295918)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SABC+ free?

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

### Is Springboks free?

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

### Do SABC+ or Springboks have ads?

Springboks shows ads; SABC+ does not.

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

SABC+ ships an update every 2 months, and Springboks every 3 days. Most recently, SABC+ was updated on August 24, 2026 and Springboks on September 22, 2026.

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