# KORTV vs Panea

The clearest difference is rating: Panea at 5.0 against KORTV's 4.4. Panea also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). KORTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (393 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KORTV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Panea asks for nothing beyond the download.

Panea holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORTV has 393 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KORTV ships an update every 6 months, Panea every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KORTV | Panea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kortv/id1537479340/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panea/id6444278555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **393** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KORTV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/690820523) | [Panea, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653548506) |

## What reviewers say

### KORTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kortv/id1537479340)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Subscription 30 day | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold Subscription 30 Day | $14.99 | per month |
| Silver Subscription 365 day | $99.99 | per year |
| Gold Subscription 365 day | $149.99 | per year |
| Special Live Event Purchase 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Positive feedback for some channels
- ⭐ Some users find the app a 'Haven'
- ⭐ App described as 'Super app iOS'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent channel freezing/pixeling
- 🐛 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 App unusable for extended periods
- 🐛 Lack of response from support
- 🐛 Subscription plan discrepancies

**Reported bugs**

- TV Choson and KBS World locking up
- KBS World not loading
- Battery drains significantly
- App is not working
- Subscription not delivering programs

**Requested features**

- Add subtitles for all shows
- Add play and stop button
- Add favourites button
- Improve gap analysis on apps
- Add Sport TV and Film channels


### Panea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panea/id6444278555)

Access a vast library of on-demand videos and live TV channels from Latin America, Spain, and globally. Discover motivational content, educational programs, entertainment, and news.

**Highlights:** On-demand video library, Live TV channels, Content from Latin America and Spain, Motivational videos, Educational programs, News updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KORTV free?

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

### Is Panea free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KORTV or Panea?

Panea is rated higher. KORTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while Panea averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do KORTV or Panea have ads?

Panea shows ads; KORTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, KORTV or Panea?

KORTV ships an update every 6 months, and Panea every 5 weeks. Most recently, KORTV was updated on October 23, 2026 and Panea on October 24, 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.*