# WEBTOON KR vs SOOP

The clearest difference is rating: WEBTOON KR at 4.7 against SOOP's 4.2. WEBTOON KR also leads on chart position (#157 vs unranked) and review sentiment (47% vs 36%). SOOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WEBTOON KR sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and SOOP sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WEBTOON KR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEBTOON KR has 5K ratings behind it against 748, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WEBTOON KR's written reviews are positive against 36% of SOOP's.

WEBTOON KR ships an update fortnightly, SOOP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WEBTOON KR | SOOP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-kr/id315795555/reviews)** | [4.2 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 748 |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241166143) | [SOOP Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334185833) |

## What reviewers say

### WEBTOON KR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-kr/id315795555)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of popular webtoons updated daily from a leading content platform. Easily find new series by sorting or searching, and enjoy offline viewing for up to 48 hours. Receive real-time update notifications for your favorite titles.

**Highlights:** Daily updated webtoon library, Sort by update, rating, or views, Search by title or webtoonist, 48-hour offline viewing, Real-time update notifications, MyPage for subscribed webtoons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 쿠키 10개 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 쿠키 10개 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 25개 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 30개 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 50개 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 50개 + 보너스 쿠키 3개 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 49개 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 100개 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 100개 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 100개 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 쿠키 300개 | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for practicing Korean
- 🚀 Lots of interesting webtoons
- 💡 More webtoons than English version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 Difficult to sign up/log in for non-Koreans
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Webtoons not loading after recent update
- Inability to change language setting

**Requested features**

- Add English interface option
- Allow in-app purchases for international users
- Implement iPad support


### SOOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830)

Discover and engage with a wide range of live streaming content and creators. Enjoy interactive features, short-form videos, and exclusive original content. Skip ads and rewatch missed moments with advanced playback options.

**Highlights:** Live streaming broadcasts, Short-form video content, VOD playback with ad skipping, Multi-view for simultaneous streams, Streamer communication tools, Original content discovery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickView + Auto Payment | $5.49 | per month |
| 10 Star Balloons | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 QuickView+(Less than 15) | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickView 30-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 1개월(30일) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickView Plus 30-Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 3개월(90일) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plus Level 1 Subscription 1 Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Star Balloons | $9.99 | one-time |
| QuickView 90-Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus Level 2 Subscription 1 Month | $12.99 | one-time |
| 티어1 구독 3개월 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 티어2 구독 1개월 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days QuickView Plus Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 6개월(180일) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 300 Star Balloons | $29.99 | one-time |
| 베이직 구독 6개월 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 12개월(360일) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 365 Day Quick View Voucher | $39.99 | one-time |
| 500 Star Balloons | $49.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days QuickView Plus Ticket | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🌍 Accessible for international users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Excessive buffering and lag
- 🇰🇷 Limited support for non-Korean users
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account verification problems
- Incompatibility with older devices and operating systems
- Inconsistent performance across different platforms

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple languages
- Improve video quality and stability
- Implement a more user-friendly login process
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WEBTOON KR free?

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

### Is SOOP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WEBTOON KR or SOOP?

WEBTOON KR is rated higher. WEBTOON KR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while SOOP averages 4.2 from 748 ratings.

### Do WEBTOON KR or SOOP have ads?

Both WEBTOON KR and SOOP show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WEBTOON KR or SOOP?

WEBTOON KR ships an update fortnightly, and SOOP every 3 days. Most recently, WEBTOON KR was updated on September 22, 2026 and SOOP on September 23, 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.*