# SBS vs 제이박스

The clearest difference is rating: SBS at 1.8 against 제이박스's 1.0. SBS also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 5). 제이박스's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 제이박스 asks for nothing beyond the download.

SBS holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBS has 102 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of SBS's written reviews are positive against 24% of 제이박스's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBS | 제이박스 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews)** | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbox/id1426430747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **23.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) | [Daewon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426430746) |

## 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 |


### 제이박스

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbox/id1426430747)

Access a wide range of popular anime and Japanese dramas, including full One Piece series and Studio Ghibli films. Enjoy free content with just a sign-up, and extended 3-minute previews for all titles. Available exclusively in South Korea.

**Highlights:** Extensive anime library, Japanese drama collection, Free content with registration, Extended previews, Exclusive to South Korea

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBS free?

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

### Is 제이박스 free?

제이박스 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

SBS is rated higher. SBS averages 1.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while 제이박스 averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SBS or 제이박스 have ads?

SBS shows ads; 제이박스 does not.

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

SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, and 제이박스 every 3 weeks. Most recently, SBS was updated on October 24, 2026 and 제이박스 on October 24, 2026.

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