Comparison

SABC+ vs ShawnTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On-demand content
  • News broadcasts
  • Radio stations
  • Sports coverage
  • Catch-up TV
Features
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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.

About

ShawnTV

Features
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ShawnTV is a media player for playlists you provide. It does not include channels, movies, or TV shows, and it is not affiliated with any content provider. Add your own M3U playlist or Xtream login, then browse and play on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Watch your way Live TV with program guide information when your playlist provides it Movies and series with posters, ratings, and descriptions Search across live TV, movies, and shows My list for channels and titles you want to keep handy Resume playback and a simple watch history Built for the living room Column layout that feels at home on Apple TV The same playlist on iPhone and iPad, including downloads for offline viewing on those devices You stay in control Choose how often ShawnTV refreshes your playlist Your playlist stays on the device; ShawnTV is a player only Any paid upgrade, if offered, unlocks app features only. It does not include, unlock, or provide access to channels, streams, or media. ShawnTV is not affiliated with any IPTV or streaming service. You are responsible for using playlists and sources you are allowed to access.

Screenshots

SABC+4 screens
ShawnTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SABC+ at Free against ShawnTV's $29.99. SABC+ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SABC+ is free to download; ShawnTV costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SABC+ ships an update every 2 months, ShawnTV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SABC+ versus ShawnTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSABC+ShawnTV
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating1.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSouth African Broadcasting Corporation LtdEKPAREMU OGULU

In-app purchases

None

SABC+

No in-app purchases

None

ShawnTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SABC+ free?
SABC+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShawnTV free?
ShawnTV costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SABC+ or ShawnTV have ads?
Neither SABC+ nor ShawnTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SABC+ or ShawnTV?
SABC+ ships an update every 2 months, and ShawnTV every 6 weeks. Most recently, SABC+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShawnTV on October 31, 2026.

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