19 April 2021
What’s the difference between the Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax?
Sign up hereMobile only is perfect for anyone who only watches on a mobile device. Standard is ideal for Showmax fans with families or who use more than one device.
When new subscribers sign up for Showmax, they have the option to choose between the mobile and standard versions of Showmax or Showmax Pro. So, what’s the difference?
The mobile versions of Showmax and Showmax Pro are perfect for anyone who only watches on a mobile device. (Find out the difference between Showmax and Showmax Pro here.)
Standard versions are ideal for Showmax subscribers who use more than one device to watch, like a laptop or computer, or a smart TV, or for families who want to stream two shows concurrently.
| Feature | Mobile Only | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Video quality | Standard Definition (SD) | High Definition (HD) |
| Which devices? | Smartphones & tablets | Smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, media players, and gaming consoles |
| Number of streams | 1 stream | 2 devices can stream at the same time |
| Number of devices | Mobile only is limited to one registered device. | Up to 5 devices can be registered, with 2 able to stream at the same time |
| Catalogue | Full access to everything on Showmax/Showmax Pro. | Full access to everything on Showmax/Showmax Pro. |
| Casting | No | Yes |
How much does Showmax cost?
| Showmax | Showmax Mobile | Showmax Pro | Showmax Pro Mobile | |
| South Africa | R99 | R39 | R449 | R225 |
| Kenya | KSh760 | KSh300 | KSh2100 | KSh1050 |
| Nigeria | NGN2900 | NGN1200 | NGN6300 | NGN3200 |
| Ghana | GHC45.99 | GHC16.99 | GHC119.99 | GHC59.99 |
| Uganda | UGX30,300 | UGX11,499 | UGX67,200 | UGX33,600 |
| Other countries* | $7.99 | $2.99 | $17.99 | $8.99 |
Visit www.showmax.com, choose your plan and start watching.
