MyDStv vs Nollywood.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyDStv
Manage your DStv subscription with ease through a redesigned, user-friendly interface. Access self-service options for account management, payments, and package upgrades. Discover personalized offers and exclusive discounts through a gamified experience.
- Manage subscription
- Self-service account management
- Error code troubleshooting
- Check account balance
- Make payments
- Upgrade package
- Personalized offers and discounts
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Introducing the redesigned MyDStv app, delivering a revamped look and feel, enhanced stability, and increased engagement features for an enriched entertainment journey. Immerse yourself in a new and improved viewing experience, all while effortlessly managing your subscription with our user-friendly DIY approach. Explore the Enhanced MyDStv App: Manage Your Account: Navigate your subscription seamlessly using our self-service feature. Tackle error codes, check your account balance, make payments, and upgrade your package effortlessly. Discover Personalized Offers and Exclusive Discounts! Experience a gamified journey where tailored offers and discounts await. Whether it's package upgrades, exclusive deals, or unlocking premium features, our app brings you an immersive experience filled with exciting rewards. Experience unparalleled convenience at your fingertips. Download the MyDStv app today and embrace a fresh world of entertainment with its updated look, enhanced stability, and engaging features
Nollywood.com
Discover Nigerian cinema with this app, your guide to trending movies, TV series, and stars. Watch trailers, read reviews, and explore detailed profiles of actors and filmmakers. Engage with a community of fans and creators, and test your knowledge with Nollywood games.
- Discover trending movies and TV series
- Watch trailers and view photo galleries
- Find where titles are streaming or playing in cinemas
- Read and write reviews
- Explore actor and filmmaker profiles
- Join fan communities and discussions
- Play Nollywood trivia games
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Nollywood.com — the home of Nigerian cinema in your pocket. From this week's blockbusters to the classics that built the industry, Nollywood.com is your guide to Nigerian film and TV, and the actors, directors and creators behind it all. Built by the team at Nollywood.com, documenting Nollywood for the world. DISCOVER WHAT'S TRENDING Browse featured and trending movies, TV series and stars, and see what everyone else is searching for right now. EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERY TITLE Watch trailers, flip through photo galleries, and explore full cast & crew credits for every movie and series. FIND OUT WHERE TO WATCH See where a title is streaming — or which cinemas are showing it. READ AND WRITE REVIEWS Read what critics and fans think, then rate and review titles yourself. GO DEEP ON THE STARS Explore detailed profiles and complete filmographies for the actors and filmmakers shaping Nollywood. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Catch up on posts from fans and creators in your For You feed, and discover communities built around the films and people you love. PLAY NOLLYWOOD GAMES Test your movie knowledge with Box Office Games and Actors Vs Movies — quick challenges made for true fans. STAY IN THE LOOP Turn on notifications so you never miss what's new, and share any movie, series or star with friends in one tap. Create a free account to write reviews, join the community and make the app yours — or just start exploring. Nollywood. Documenting Nollywood for the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Nollywood.com at 5.0 against MyDStv's 4.0. Nollywood.com also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MyDStv's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 1). 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.
Nollywood.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDStv has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MyDStv ships an update every 2 weeks, Nollywood.com every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyDStv | Nollywood.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (252 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Documenting Nollywood, Inc. |
Customer experience
MyDStv
Nollywood.com
In-app purchases
MyDStv
No in-app purchases
Nollywood.com
No in-app purchases
