KORTV vs GoldenTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KORTV
Stream live Korean television networks and enjoy a vast library of on-demand movies and shows. Access news, K-dramas, and K-pop content on your TV, smartphone, or tablet. Offers various subscription plans with free trials.
- Live Korean TV broadcasts
- On-demand movies and shows
- 24/7 Korean news channels
- Dedicated K-Pop channels
- Multi-device compatibility
- Subscription plans with free trials
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Korean TV, anywhere in the world — KORTV. Watch Korea's live TV channels and on-demand shows in one app. News, entertainment, kids, and education — stay connected to Korea in real time, wherever you are. ■ Live Channels Watch major Korean channels live, including KBS World, KBS KOREA, Arirang TV, MBN, TV CHOSUN, Yonhap News TV, KTV, Maeil Business TV, CBS, and more. Free channels are available without signing in. ■ VOD Enjoy popular Korean variety and culture shows on demand, with browsing by genre and search. ■ On All Your Apple Devices KORTV supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. One subscription works across all your devices. ■ Also Included - Parental controls (Kids Lock): rating-based restrictions with PIN - Sign in with Apple - Korean and English interface ■ Subscription - All Plan (Live + VOD): $14.99/month with a 14-day free trial - Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Free channels and free content can be watched without a subscription Some content may not be available in your region. Channel lineup is subject to change. Terms of Use: https://app.kortv.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.kortv.com/privacy
GoldenTV
This platform offers a curated collection of Asian American and Pacific Islander stories, including movies, shows, and interviews. Enjoy a 30-day free trial to access exclusive content on a creator-centric home.
- AAPI stories
- Cable & streaming platform
- Exclusive movies and shows
- Creator-centric
- Free content browsing
- 30-day free trial
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GoldenTV is the first cable television and streaming platform that combines Asian American and Pacific Islander stories into one limitless, creator-centric home. Browse our free content and sign up for a 30-day free trial to view exclusive AAPI movies, shows, interviews and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KORTV at 4.4 against GoldenTV's 2.8. KORTV also leads on ratings volume (393 vs 13) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). GoldenTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. KORTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. GoldenTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
KORTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORTV has 393 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of KORTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoldenTV's.
KORTV ships an update every 6 months, GoldenTV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KORTV | GoldenTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (393 ratings) — better | 2.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 393 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KORTV, Inc | Golden TV, Inc. |
Customer experience
KORTV
GoldenTV
Bugs and requests
KORTV
Reported bugs
7 issues- TV Choson and KBS World locking up
- KBS World not loading
- Battery drains significantly
- App is not working
- Subscription not delivering programs
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- Cannot watch On Demand content
- Letters overlapping on display
Requested features
6 requests- Add subtitles for all shows
- Add play and stop button
- Add favourites button
- Improve gap analysis on apps
- Add Sport TV and Film channels
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- Option to reset username
GoldenTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KORTV
- Gold Subscription 30 Day14 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Special Live Event Purchase 5$4.99
GoldenTV
No in-app purchases
