Reviews of DStv

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List of user reviews and ratings for DStv

Total ratings

4.14 (Rating count: 510,579)

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Review summary

Overall, users say the DStv Android app is convenient, easy to use, and streams well, with many calling it very good or flawless and noting value for catching up on shows. However, several reviews repeatedly highlight reliability problems: frequent login/logout issues and incorrect credentials; periodic freezing and other technical glitches; and cumbersome TV integration, including long waits for codes or needing to reinstall to obtain them. A minority mention ads and device compatibility concerns. The app has strong feature appeal but notable reliability drawbacks.

Pros

Convenient and easy to use
Streams/watches content anywhere
Overall very good performance and quality
Flawless and pleasant user experience
Good for catching up on shows

Cons

Frequent login/logout problems and incorrect credentials
App freezes or has intermittent technical issues
Cumbersome TV code/TV integration experience (long wait for code and reinstall to trigger it)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.60

All time rating average: 4.14

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48% (572)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-20	Di*****	I really like that app
I really like that app
2026-08-20	Ab*****	app really bad app not working when on WiFi but only works with mobile data contacted customer service was told it was my WiFi but all other apps working fine only this bad app cancelling my subscription
app really bad app not working when on WiFi but only works with mobile data contacted customer service was told it was my WiFi but all other apps working fine only this bad app cancelling my subscription
2026-08-20	Al*****	I am experiencing problems that I have never experienced before since I started using the app. It glitches a lot, it freezes after playing commercial adverts, it gets stuck on for like 5-10 minutes before it goes back to what one is actually watching. This is annoying, streaming is no longer enjoyable. Imagine watching a live show only to get stuck after every commercial break.
I am experiencing problems that I have never experienced before since I started using the app. It glitches a lot, it freezes after playing commercial adverts, it gets stuck on for like 5-10 minutes before it goes back to what one is actually watching. This is annoying, streaming is no longer enjoyable. Imagine watching a live show only to get stuck after every commercial break.
2026-08-20	Ka*****	Satisfied
Satisfied
2026-08-20	Ad*****	fabulous
fabulous
2026-08-20	Mo*****	best app ever
best app ever
2026-08-20	An*****	great
great
2026-08-20	Ka*****	Great entertainment !
Great entertainment !
2026-08-20	vu*****	Its disappointing now. I can't log in.
Its disappointing now. I can't log in.
2026-08-20	so*****	the picture quality needs some upgrade
the picture quality needs some upgrade