Primedia+ vs Ster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Primedia+
Stream live radio from popular stations and access a library of video content, including live streams and catch-up sessions. Enjoy an intuitive interface and notifications for your favorite shows.
- Live radio streaming
- Video on demand
- Catch-up sessions
- User-friendly interface
- Real-time notifications
- Offline mode
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Welcome to Primedia+ your ultimate destination for the very best in live radio, video, podcasts, and news. Stream your favourite stations, including 947, 702, Kfm 94.5, and CapeTalk, anytime, anywhere. Watch exclusive live video content, catch up on missed moments, and stay informed with the latest top stories from EWN all in one seamless experience. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the road, Primedia+ keeps you connected. Now available on iOS CarPlay, you can enjoy your favourite content safely and conveniently while you drive. Key Features: • Live Radio Streaming: Listen live to 947, 702, Kfm 94.5, and CapeTalk wherever you are. • Live & On-Demand Video: Watch exclusive live streams and catch up on your favourite interviews, shows, and special features. • Podcasts & Catch-Up Content: Never miss a moment with an extensive library of on-demand audio and video content. • Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): Discover what's playing now and what's coming up next on our live channels with our enhanced programme guide. • Breaking News from EWN: Stay informed with the latest top stories from Eyewitness News, delivered directly within the app. • CarPlay Support: Enjoy a seamless in-car listening experience with iOS CarPlay integration. • Personalised Experience: Easily discover content from your favourite stations and shows through our intuitive and refreshed interface. • Notifications: Receive real-time updates on breaking news, live events, exclusive content, and your favourite programmes. • Offline Listening: Download selected content for offline listening when you're on the move. Download Primedia+ today and enjoy South Africa's leading radio, news, and entertainment content live, on demand, and wherever life takes you.
Ster
Book tickets for your favorite movies across various cinema experiences. Explore options like Cine Prestige, IMAX, and SK commercial for a unique movie-going adventure. Discover art-house films or indulge in luxurious 'business class' seating.
- Book movie tickets
- Select movie, cinema, or show type
- Experience Cine Prestige
- Experience IMAX
- Experience SK commercial
- Discover art-house cinema
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The words “Movies” and “Cinema” are synonymous with Ster-Kinekor. Experience great movie entertainment for your family on three experiential cinema platforms - Cine Prestige, IMAX and SK commercial. Ster-Kinekor pioneered cinema concepts such as Cinema Nouveau, one of the world’s largest dedicated art-house multiplex circuits, and the luxurious Cine Prestige theatres, the first ‘business class’ cinema experience in South Africa. This app allows you to book a ticket to experience your favourite movies on the different cinema experiences, by selecting a movie, cinema or show type.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ster at none against Primedia+'s shown. Ster also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Primedia+'s advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 5%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, 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.
Primedia+ ships an update every 3 months, Ster every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Primedia+ | Ster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews — better | 5.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Primedia Broadcasting | Filmgrail |
Customer experience
Primedia+
Ster
Bugs and requests
Primedia+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Ster
Reported bugs
92 issues- 🐛 Cannot add more than one vitality card
- 🐛 Lose all progress if payment fails
- 🐛 No further selection process to conclude purchase
- 🐛 Failed to book online
- 🐛 Cannot use discounts
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- 🐛 Don't get option to checkout with discounts
- 🐛 App doesn't show which cinemas are showing a movie
- 🐛 Lost favorite cinemas feature
- 🐛 Cannot save loyalty numbers
- 🐛 Tickets didn't show on app after booking
- 🐛 Unable to use vitality discount
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Unable to buy ticket
- 🐛 No button to payment system
- 🐛 Vitality numbers not auto saving
- 🐛 Loyalty number addition not intuitive
- 🐛 Went to unwanted places
- 🐛 Unable to pay in app and mobile web
- 🐛 No way to proceed to pay
- 🐛 No prompts
- 🐛 Only view one cinema at a time
- 🐛 Struggled to sign in
- 🐛 Sudden and random downtime
- 🐛 Broken payment system
- 🐛 Payment reserved but not booked
- 🐛 Cannot use vitality discount again
- 🐛 UX is a mess
- 🐛 Payment fails for no reason
- 🐛 Have to start booking process from scratch
- 🐛 No checkout button
- 🐛 No functionality to checkout
- 🐛 Hard to use deals
- 🐛 Cannot get to checkout page
- 🐛 Loyalty card details missing
- 🐛 Finding where to capture details is a nightmare
- 🐛 Glitched at payment stage
- 🐛 Payment didn't go through
- 🐛 Voided vitality cards
- 🐛 Failed booking not stored
- 🐛 Seats taken from previous booking
- 🐛 Discovery vitality not processing
- 🐛 Did not allow kids free movies
- 🐛 No payment method at checkout
- 🐛 Cannot book movie online
- 🐛 Cannot add payment card
- 🐛 More limitation than old one
- 🐛 Complicated to add vitality/SK numbers
- 🐛 Cannot change cinema without waiting
- 🐛 Lost user credentials and attributes
- 🐛 Reset password link doesn't work
- 🐛 Stuck on home page
- 🐛 Doesn't do anything
- 🐛 Vitality and payment issues
- 🐛 Does not activate payments screen
- 🐛 Poor development
- 🐛 Impossible to buy a ticket
- 🐛 Cannot access anything
- 🐛 Wrong password
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Cannot access account
- 🐛 Create password link error
- 🐛 Tabs give BlockRenderError
- 🐛 Trying to log in for days
- 🐛 Link doesn't work
- 🐛 Can't log in
- 🐛 Wrong password on app
- 🐛 Reset password link does nothing
- 🐛 Frustrated and deleted app
- 🐛 Cannot see closest cinemas
- 🐛 Weeks without cinema view
- 🐛 Cannot get old customers to reset password
- 🐛 Endless loop to nowhere
- 🐛 Cannot log in with website credentials
- 🐛 Forgotten password links incorrect
- 🐛 Cannot log into old profile
- 🐛 Password wrong
- 🐛 Unable to log in to existing account
- 🐛 Forgot password link sends back to app
- 🐛 Cinema not showing
- 🐛 App just doesn't work
- 🐛 Cannot cancel tickets
- 🐛 Archaic way to fill card details
- 🐛 Doesn't let you pay
- 🐛 Whole of western cape not available
- 🐛 Doing this while at the cinema
- 🐛 Ebucks don't work
- 🐛 Points not transferring
- 🐛 Old app discontinued
- 🐛 Not working 100% smooth
- 🐛 Enter loyalty numbers manually
- 🐛 Gives errors upon entering card numbers
Requested features
10 requests- 💡 Apple Pay integration
- 💡 Ability to save loyalty card details
- 💡 Ability to view multiple cinemas at once
- 💡 Apple Wallet integration for tickets
- 💡 Option to select multiple cinemas
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- 💡 Option to add payment card
- 💡 Verified buyer for reviews
- 💡 Dark mode option
- 💡 Ebucks functionality
- 💡 Transfer points between apps
In-app purchases
Primedia+
No in-app purchases
Ster
No in-app purchases
