Comparison

CANAL+ vs NolliStream

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

Head to head
About

CANAL+

Stream live TV channels, catch up on shows with replay options, and download content for offline viewing. Discover personalized recommendations and enjoy features like multi-live viewing and an immersive sports experience.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On-demand replay
  • Offline downloads
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Multi-live viewing
  • Immersive sports experience
  • Kids' profiles
Features
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With the CANAL+ app, follow the big moments live, find your shows on replay even offline and discover our personalised recommendations on all your screens.  Cinema, TV series, sports, entertainment, documentaries, kids' programmes and much more to discover in the CANAL+ app. ​ If you are already subscribed to a CANAL+ offer, the CANAL+ app is included in your subscription! Not subscribed yet? The CANAL+ app can be accessed by subscribing to CANAL+ offers. With the CANAL+ app, you can enjoy all the channels of your subscription and services from: - Live: more than 200 live channels available depending on your subscription* - Replay: thousands of programmes available at any time* - Download: to watch even offline** - Profiles: everyone has their own personalised account, including a secure kids' profile with ultra-simple access and an age filter to find thousands of contents, for little ones to teenagers.  - Personalised recommendations: a selection of programmes adapted to your tastes - Resume playback on all screens - Expert Mode: an immersive sports experience powered by real-time data. In the Timeline tab, find stats on the live event, surveys, questions and quizzes, edited by the Sports editorial (only in certain regions) - Multi-live: 2 to 4 live channels on a single screen - TV Guide - Tools to limit your data consumption - … And many other features that we will let you discover! Experience the complete CANAL+ experience by subscribing to CANAL+. ​ NOTE: Enjoy CHANNEL+ on all your screens: iPhone®, iPad®, PC/Mac®, Apple TV® *Live and replay channels are specific to each region. **At the request of distributors, some programmes cannot be broadcast or downloaded in the CANAL+ app. Channels and services subject to change, subject to Wi-Fi availability. Downloads are subject to programme availability and depend on screens. ​ Terms of Use: https://www.canalplus.com/c-g-u

About

NolliStream

Stream Nollywood movies and short-form series with this ad-supported platform. Enjoy offline viewing, data-saving options, and personalized recommendations. Connect with African storytelling anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Ad-supported streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Low-data friendly streaming
  • Personalized watchlist
  • Content recommendations
  • Parental controls
Features
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NolliStream – Stream Nollywood Movies & African Entertainment NolliStream is a free ad-supported (AVOD) streaming app built for fans of Nollywood, African movies, Nigerian films, Naija entertainment, and TV content. Discover dramas, comedies, thrillers, romance, faith-based movies, family entertainment, and original short-form content wherever you are. Why Choose NolliStream? Free Nollywood Movies Watch a growing collection of Nollywood movies, African films, and Naija entertainment with short, non-intrusive ads. No subscription required. Offline Movies Download your favorite movies over Wi-Fi and enjoy offline viewing anytime. Low Data Streaming Optimized for mobile networks to help you stream with reduced data usage. Creator First We support African filmmakers by providing a platform to showcase their content. Mobile First Experience Designed specifically for smartphones with an intuitive interface that's simple to navigate. What You'll Watch • Nollywood blockbusters • Nigerian films • African movies • Naija entertainment • TV content • Drama • Comedy • Romance • Thriller • Family entertainment • Faith-based content • Original short-form series Features • Personalized Watchlist • Smart Recommendations • Offline Downloads • Data Saving Mode • Parental Controls • Secure & Privacy Focused Enjoy Nollywood, African movies, Naija entertainment, and TV content wherever you are. Download NolliStream today and start streaming your favorite Nollywood movies.

Screenshots

CANAL+4 screens
NolliStream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NolliStream at 5.0 against CANAL+'s 3.8. NolliStream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). CANAL+'s advantage is ratings volume (517 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CANAL+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NolliStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NolliStream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CANAL+ has 517 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CANAL+ versus NolliStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCANAL+NolliStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (517 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings517 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB69 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGROUPE CANAL+Nollistream LTD

Customer experience

CANAL+

All ratings516 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative58.6%

NolliStream

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CANAL+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Favorites list issues
  • Playback problems
  • Login/account issues
  • Compatibility problems with new OS versions
  • Geolocation restrictions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve live channel access
  • Add Chromecast support
  • Improve video quality
  • Provide more subtitle options
  • Allow offline downloads
Show 1 more
  • Expand country availability

NolliStream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

CANAL+

Subscriptions6
  • CANAL+SÉRIES (1 stream)$5.991 Month
  • CANAL+ (1 stream)2 variants$19.991 Month
  • C+ Ciné Séries (1 stream)$24.991 Month
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  • CANAL+ (2 streams)$24.991 Month
  • CANAL+ Pack CANAL+ (1 stream)$24.991 Month
  • CANAL+ SPORT+Bundle (1 stream)$29.991 Month
One-time2
  • CANAL VOD movie or show$2.99
  • CANAL VOD movie or show2 variants$3.99
None

NolliStream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CANAL+ free?
CANAL+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NolliStream free?
NolliStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CANAL+ or NolliStream?
NolliStream is rated higher. CANAL+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while NolliStream averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CANAL+ or NolliStream have ads?
CANAL+ shows ads; NolliStream does not.
Which is updated more often, CANAL+ or NolliStream?
CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, and NolliStream fortnightly. Most recently, CANAL+ was updated on November 11, 2026 and NolliStream on November 5, 2026.

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