What Showmax Offers

Showmax is a subscription-based streaming service that brings a wide selection of entertainment for a single monthly price. You can stream or save content to watch offline, choosing from locally made and international titles across series, films, and children’s programming. New shows and movies are added every week, so the library keeps refreshing.

Available Content Types

  • Kids’ series and family-friendly programming with parental controls
  • International dramas and award-winning local productions
  • Feature films spanning many genres and formats

Live Sports and Exclusive Programming

Catch every Premier League match carried by SuperSport live on your phone. The service also provides exclusive originals, interviews, and talk shows that you won’t find elsewhere.

How You Can Watch

  • Simultaneous viewing on two devices so different household members can watch at once
  • Compatible across phones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers
  • Personalized profiles with tailored recommendations for each viewer

Data and Download Options

  • Save episodes or movies to your device for offline viewing
  • Adjustable playback quality settings to reduce data use while streaming

Plans, Parental Controls, and Signup

Showmax has budget-friendly subscription tiers and dedicated kids’ profiles that restrict content by age. Signing up is straightforward online, and you can cancel the subscription whenever you choose.

Other Platforms to Explore

  • FMovies — free option with movies and TV shows (note: availability and legality vary)
  • Additional streaming services that offer similar catalogs and sports packages depending on region

Quick Summary

Showmax combines on-demand films and series, live sports coverage, device flexibility, and family-friendly features into a single subscription, with weekly additions and control over downloads and data usage.

Technical

Title
Showmax
Requirements
  • iPhone
  • Android
Language
No language has been specified.
Available languages
License
  • Free
Latest update
2026-01-26
Author
Showmax Africa Holdings Limited

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