# SBS vs 왓챠

The clearest difference is rating: 왓챠 at 4.6 against SBS's 1.8. 왓챠 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (37% vs 17%). SBS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 왓챠 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

왓챠 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 왓챠 has 3.1K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SBS's written reviews are positive against 37% of 왓챠's.

SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, 왓챠 weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBS | 왓챠 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1096493180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **37.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) | [Watcha, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588308247) |

## What reviewers say

### SBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055)

Access live SBS broadcasts with real-time chat and catch up on missed episodes. Discover a vast library of 70,000+ VOD titles, from classics to new releases, updated monthly. Personalize your viewing with tailored recommendations and earn points for exclusive content access.

**Highlights:** Personalized home feed recommendations, Live SBS streaming with chat, Time machine for missed live broadcasts, Live broadcast reminders, Extensive VOD library (70,000+ titles), Points system for early access and rewards, Show ticket applications

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto_Renewable, LIVE | $1.99 | per month |
| play Live | $1.99 | per month |
| VOD (Mobile) | $3.99 | per month |
| VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile) | $4.99 | per month |
| VOD (Mobile+PC) | $4.99 | per month |
| Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD | $4.99 | per month |
| play Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC) | $5.99 | per month |
| play Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass | $9.99 | per month |
| 1day, LIVE+VOD | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7day, Real-time TV+VOD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30day, Real-time TV+VOD | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30day, LIVE+VOD | $7.99 | one-time |


### 왓챠

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1096493180)

Enjoy unlimited streaming of over 100,000 movies, dramas, and more. Discover personalized recommendations based on millions of ratings and share your viewing experience with friends.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming of 100,000+ titles, Personalized content recommendations, Watch with friends via chat, Multiple device support, Gift content to friends, Save favorite content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 | $6.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함 | $6.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 베이직 구독권 | $6.99 | per month |
| 베이직 구독권 | $7.49 | per month |
| (판매중단) TV 지원 구독권 | $7.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 프리미엄 구독권 | $10.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 프리미엄 이용권 | $10.99 | per month |
| 프리미엄 구독권 | $11.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| (판매중단) 베이직 구독권 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| 6,000 캐시 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Diverse content library
- 🚀 Smooth playback experience
- 💡 Personalized recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🌍 Limited availability in certain regions
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- SDK errors causing app to freeze
- Playback issues on specific devices
- Billing and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Support for picture-in-picture mode
- 4K video streaming
- Offline viewing option
- Improved subtitle and language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBS free?

SBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 왓챠 free?

왓챠 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SBS or 왓챠?

왓챠 is rated higher. SBS averages 1.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while 왓챠 averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do SBS or 왓챠 have ads?

SBS shows ads; 왓챠 does not.

### Which is updated more often, SBS or 왓챠?

SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, and 왓챠 weekly. Most recently, SBS was updated on October 29, 2026 and 왓챠 on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*