Bukoleya Extra vs BongoNova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bukoleya Extra
Access a wide range of entertainment with translated series and local TV shows. Enjoy content from various VJs, all translated into Luganda for a localized viewing experience.
- Translated series
- Local TV shows
- Content from VJ Ivo
- Translated to Luganda
- Multiple VJ contributions
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Bukoleya Extra provides users with a broad source entertainment through translated series and local TV Shows from VJ Ivo and other Translated Bukoleya in VJ ice P, VJ Little T, VJ Waza all available and Translated to Luganda.
BongoNova
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Welcome to BongoNova – your home for unlimited entertainment. Best movies, series, and shows from Tanzania, all in one place. Enjoy a wide selection of: Movies TV series Exclusive shows Local Content Discover the best of Tanzanian entertainment. Always Something New Stay entertained with regularly updated content, including new releases and trending shows. Built for a Smooth Experience Fast and easy navigation Personalized experience Made for Tanzania BongoNova is designed with local audiences in mind, bringing you content that reflects culture, stories, and entertainment you love. Why Choose BongoNova? Easy-to-use and modern interface Entertainment on your terms Join BongoNova and enjoy endless entertainment at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BongoNova at none against Bukoleya Extra's shown. Bukoleya Extra's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Bukoleya Extra ships an update every 3 months, BongoNova every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bukoleya Extra | BongoNova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ssebuuma Moses | Oscar Shedafa |
In-app purchases
Bukoleya Extra
No in-app purchases
BongoNova
No in-app purchases
