# SBS vs Higher 하이어

SBS and Higher 하이어 both sit at 1.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 32% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 17% of SBS's. Higher 하이어 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for SBS against 1.7 for Higher 하이어. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of SBS's written reviews are positive against 32% of Higher 하이어's.

SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, Higher 하이어 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBS | Higher 하이어 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews)** | [1.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **32.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) |

## 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 |


### Higher 하이어

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935)

This platform allows global K-POP fans to vote for their favorite artists, collect digital photocards, share videos, and directly participate in artist growth and content creation. It aims to foster a new fan culture with diverse features for a comprehensive K-POP experience.

**Highlights:** Fandom popularity voting, Participate in SBS INKIGAYO voting, Collect artist TIMEPIECEs (photocards), Share and watch artist videos, Birthday voting and events, Apply for artist-related events and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Slot Pass | $7.99 | per year |
| 1 UL Vote Ticket | $0.49 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $2.59 | one-time |
| 39 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Real-Time Voting Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 62 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 UL Vote Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 Diamonds | $5.39 | one-time |
| 120 Diamond | $8.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $9.79 | one-time |
| 375 Diamond | $26.99 | one-time |
| 450 Diamonds | $30.49 | one-time |
| 650 Diamond | $44.99 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $50.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface for voting
- 🎯 Convenient centralized voting platform
- 💰 Free ruby collection through ads
- ⚡ Improved ad-watching speed after recent updates
- 🎨 Clear voting information and instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during live voting
- 📱 Server instability during peak traffic
- ⏱️ Excessive ads required (50+ daily)
- 💸 Poor ruby-to-effort ratio (1 ruby per ad)
- 🔐 Login issues and forced logouts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during live voting events
- Cannot create account - SMS verification fails
- Login fails or users get logged out unexpectedly
- Ads don't load or fail to play completely
- Rubies don't accumulate after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Increase ruby rewards per ad (3-5 instead of 1)
- Add daily check-in bonuses
- Reduce diamond prices
- Implement SMS text voting alternative
- Add timer for ad availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBS free?

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

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SBS or Higher 하이어?

SBS is rated higher. SBS averages 1.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do SBS or Higher 하이어 have ads?

Both SBS and Higher 하이어 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SBS or Higher 하이어?

SBS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Higher 하이어 weekly. Most recently, SBS was updated on October 20, 2026 and Higher 하이어 on October 21, 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.*