Mdundo vs DJ Rikstar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mdundo
Stream and download a vast catalog of African music, including Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Bongo Flava. Discover new artists, enjoy curated playlists, and listen offline. Connect to home with the latest hits from East, West, and Southern Africa.
- Stream and download African music
- Offline listening mode
- Extensive music catalog
- Discover new artists
- Curated playlists
- Top charts by country
- Daily new music additions
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Miss the music from home? Mdundo brings Africa's best music directly to you, wherever you are in the world. Stream and download Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Afro-fusion, Gengetone, Afropop, and the latest East, West and Southern African hits — all in one place. WHY DIASPORA LISTENERS LOVE MDUNDO - Offline mode — download songs and playlists before you travel, listen without data - The biggest African music catalogue — millions of tracks - Discover new artists before they blow up - Curated playlists for every mood — workouts, nights out, chill, commute - Top Charts by country — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania and more - New music added daily PREMIUM — $1.99/month - Unlimited offline downloads - Ad-free listening - Cancel anytime From Nairobi to London, Lagos to New York — Mdundo keeps you connected to home. Download free. Upgrade anytime. LEGAL & PRIVACY -Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. -Privacy Policy: https://mdundo.com/privacy.
DJ Rikstar
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Everything you need to discover great music, in one place. DJ Rikstar brings you weekly updates across mixes, tracks, and handpicked content that cuts through the noise. Inside the app: DJ Rikstar Mixes • New mixes dropped regularly • House, afro house, amapiano, melodic and more • Clean transitions and consistent energy Song of the Week • One standout track every week • New releases, classics, and hidden gems • Short notes on why it matters Mix of the Week • The best DJ sets from around the world • Big names and underrated DJs • Full mixes worth your time DJ Select • One weekly pick outside of mixes • Music documentaries • DJ sets, interviews, or rare finds • Content that gives deeper insight into music culture Why use this app • No random playlists • No filler content • Handpicked every week • Built for DJs and real music fans Perfect for • Finding new tracks • Discovering DJs • Staying consistent with music • Learning more about the culture
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJ Rikstar at none against Mdundo's 1. Mdundo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. Mdundo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. DJ Rikstar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mdundo ships an update every 5 days, DJ Rikstar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mdundo | DJ Rikstar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mdundo.com AS | Ricardo Connelly |
In-app purchases
Mdundo
- Mdundo Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
DJ Rikstar
No in-app purchases
