SBS vs StarPlayer+
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
StarPlayer+
This app allows for seamless playback of MP4 video content on mobile devices. It offers advanced playback controls, including speed adjustment, A-B repeat, and gesture-based navigation. Manage your video library with ease using folder management and bookmarking features.
- MP4 content playback
- Speed control (0.5x - 2.0x)
- Gesture controls for brightness and playback
- A-B repeat playback
- Bookmark management with memo feature
- Folder management
- Background MP4 download
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Axissoft Mobile StarPlayer+ has been developed for supporting the MP4 content playback. StarPlayer+ is the player that can be used for mobile video content playback. Now, You can play any MP4 contents on your computer, cafe as well as subway at anytime, anywhere. The contents of each folder can be managed by the content manager very easily. StarPlayer+ supports the screen brightness adjustment and RWD/FWD by using gestures. In addition, StarPlayer+ supports the bookmark, speed control, display aspect ratio, rotation lock and A-B repeat features. - Support features - 1. Speed control : 0.5x ~ 2.0x 2. Display aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, fullscreen 3. Brightness change of the screen by using gestures 4. Rewind, fast forward of playback by using gestures 5. A- B repeat playback 6. Playlist feature of the latest downloaded content playback 7. Multiple content download 8. Bookmark : create/delete/play 9. Folder management 10. Thumbnail images 12. Bookmark thumbnail memo feature - Procedures (1) Play the content (MP4 or MP3) (2) touch the bookmark button (3) add the bookmark thumbnail image (4) touch the bookmark edit button (5) select the bookmark thumbnail image (6) the bookmark memo view will be loaded (7) write the memo 13. Support the MP4 background download ( iOS9.3 later ) - Support content format - MP4 format playable on mobile devices content
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StarPlayer+ at 3.9 against SBS's 1.8. StarPlayer+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). SBS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume 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. StarPlayer+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
StarPlayer+ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SBS's written reviews are positive against 29% of StarPlayer+'s.
SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, StarPlayer+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SBS | StarPlayer+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (102 ratings) | 3.9 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 96 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SBS I&M Co., Ltd. | Axissoft |
Customer experience
SBS
StarPlayer+
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
StarPlayer+
No in-app purchases
