SBS vs Kiwi+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SBS
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.
- 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
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Play All of SBS Content, Right Here! ● Unlimited HD Live Streaming — Free for All Signed-In Users - Anyone with an account can watch live TV in HD for free, complete with real-time chat. - Stream all SBS channels live, including SBS, SBS Plus, SBS Sports, and SBS Golf. - Missed something? Use the Time Machine feature to rewind and catch up on any part of a broadcast. - Legendary classics are available 24/7 in continuous streaming. ● On-Demand Library of 100,000+ Titles - New free content is added every month. - Explore the latest dramas, variety shows, and documentaries currently airing, plus timeless classics and editor-curated collections. ● Apply for SBS Live Show Tickets - Enter for a chance to attend live tapings of your favorite shows, including Inkigayo and more. - Track all your ticket applications in one place and use your in-app ticket for fast entry at the venue. [Optional Permissions] - Notifications: To send you scheduling reminders for live broadcasts and promotional push alerts. - Camera Access: To allow photo capture when attaching image files. ※ Denying optional permissions may limit access to certain features. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerRulesSbs.do - Privacy Policy: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerPrivacySbs.do
Kiwi+
Access a treasure trove of global Korean Wave content, including popular shows from KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS. Enjoy unlimited viewing anytime, anywhere with a monthly subscription. (Service not available in South Korea due to copyright agreements).
- Global Korean Wave content
- Popular shows from major broadcasters
- Monthly subscription for unlimited viewing
- Watch anytime, anywhere
- Copyright-protected content
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글로벌 한류 콘텐츠의 보물상자! 키위디스크 모바일 앱 KBS, SBS, MBC, EBS 다양한 인기 콘텐츠를 월정액으로 언제 어디서나 콘텐츠를 자유롭게 시청하실 수 있습니다. (저작권자의 계약 관계로 대한민국에서는 서비스되지 않습니다) * 키위디스크는 저작권이 계약된 콘텐츠를 제공합니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SBS at free with in-app purchases against Kiwi+'s subscription. SBS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (17% vs 8%). Kiwi+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.1 vs 1.8). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SBS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kiwi+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kiwi+ holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 103 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of SBS's written reviews are positive against 8% of Kiwi+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, Kiwi+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SBS | Kiwi+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (102 ratings) | 2.1 (103 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews — better | 7.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 102 | 103 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SBS I&M Co., Ltd. | Broad & Media Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SBS
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Bugs and requests
SBS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kiwi+
Reported bugs
16 issues- App stalls and doesn't play during peak hours
- Buffering issues, especially during prime time
- App crashes when trying to download
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Video playback issues (freezing, stopping)
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- No sound or audio problems after updates
- App doesn't launch player
- App closes when clicking download list
- AirPlay is not stable
- Portrait/landscape rotation has problems
- App doesn't work after Catalina update
- Error during native playback
- Cannot connect to Chromecast
- Login not maintained
- Touch input not working sometimes
- Cannot stay logged in
Requested features
9 requests- Add screen casting feature (Chromecast)
- Improve background download functionality for iOS
- Enable PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode for viewing while multitasking
- Fix screen rotation issues (portrait/landscape)
- Add subtitle support for shows
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- Allow skipping/seeking within videos
- Improve login persistence
- Add quality adjustment options for mobile network streaming
- Enable full-screen viewing without black bars on iPhone X
In-app purchases
SBS
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE$1.991 Month
- play Live$1.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD$4.991 Month
- play Standard$4.991 Month
- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- play Premium$7.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass$9.991 Month
Kiwi+
- Packet 50,000$15.99
- Packet 100,000$31.99
