# SBS vs StarPlayer+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBS | StarPlayer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews) | **[3.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starplayer-plus/id1474597276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) | [Axissoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/598865747) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |


### StarPlayer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starplayer-plus/id1474597276)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBS free?

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

### Is StarPlayer+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SBS or StarPlayer+?

StarPlayer+ is rated higher. SBS averages 1.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while StarPlayer+ averages 3.9 from 96 ratings.

### Do SBS or StarPlayer+ have ads?

SBS shows ads; StarPlayer+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, SBS or StarPlayer+?

SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarPlayer+ every 3 months. Most recently, SBS was updated on November 1, 2026 and StarPlayer+ on November 3, 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.*