Comparison

SOOP vs SBS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SOOP

This platform allows users to discover and watch a variety of live streams and VOD content. Engage with favorite streamers, enjoy short-form videos, and access exclusive original content. Features like ad-skipping and multi-view enhance the viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Discover live streams and VODs
  • Interact with streamers
  • Short-form video content
  • Ad-free VOD viewing options
  • Multi-view for simultaneous broadcasts
  • Original content from ASL, Cinety
Features
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● Media where I become the owner, SOOP SOOP, a streaming platform created through participation and communication! Discover a variety of content at SOOP. ● Your favorite streamers on the front screen! You can quickly watch your favorite broadcasts. ● Find the category you want in the navigation! Easily discover various contents on SOOP through navigation. ● A catchy, immersive catch Enjoy short and fun content quickly. ● Participation and communication Check out the latest VODs and news from your favorite streamers on our channel. Become a streamer who communicates with various users through broadcasting. ● Best fun Discover SOOP original content from ASL, Cinety, etc. ● ‘Quick View’, ‘Quick View Plus’ that skips VOD advertisements - You can rewatch missed scenes with the official broadcast time machine function. - When entering the LIVE broadcast, you can participate without video advertisements. - Supports LIVE broadcast preview function. - You can use two broadcasts simultaneously in multi-view. (Quick View Plus) - You can participate in VOD advertisements without video advertisements. (Quick View Plus) ● [App Permissions] Required Permissions: None Optional Permissions: - Camera: Used to access the camera when streaming. - Microphone: Used to access the microphone for audio when streaming. - Photos and Videos: Used to attach images to your channel. - Notifications: Used to receive notifications for favorite channels and announcements. - Bluetooth: Used to play streams on connected devices. - Location: Used to measure the remaining distance while streaming. - Local Network: Used to discover and connect to supported devices. - Tracking: Used for certain campaigns in Collect Ad Balloons and to provide personalized ads. - You can use the service without granting optional permissions, except for features that require those permissions. ●iOS Quick View Plus Auto-Payment (App Store Subscription Payment) Notes - All pass prices in SOOP include VAT. - iOS Quick View Plus auto-payment (App Store subscription) is billed through the payment method registered to your Apple App Store iTunes Account. - The total amount includes Apple's commission and may vary depending on Apple’s pricing policy for each country. Please check the final amount on the Apple payment screen. - Subscription cancellation and payment details can only be checked through Apple. - Auto-payment for iOS subscription products follows Apple’s subscription policy. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription period, it may be renewed automatically. - App Store subscriptions are billed monthly and automatically renewed on the same date as the original purchase date. - The auto-payment time on the App Store and the purchase/expiration dates shown in SOOP may differ slightly depending on Apple’s confirmation timing. - iOS subscription products can be canceled in iTunes [Account Settings > Manage Subscriptions] or on iOS via [Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions]. - Even if you cancel your subscription through iTunes or iOS Apple ID settings, the subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period and then automatically expire. - One iTunes or Apple account can only be used to subscribe to SOOP products for one SOOP account. If you wish to subscribe with a different SOOP account, you must cancel your current subscription first. - For inquiries related to iOS payments (duplicate purchases, refunds, missing items, etc.), please contact Apple Support. Refunds for unused subscription periods are generally not available. ※ Terms of Use : https://www.sooplive.com/policy/lang/policy1_en.html ※ Privacy policy : https://www.sooplive.com/policy/lang/policy2_en.html ※ Customer Center Email: globalsupport@sooplive.com

About

SBS

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
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Play All of SBS Content, Right Here! ● Unlimited HD Live Streaming — Free for All Signed-In Users - Anyone with an account can watch live TV in HD for free, complete with real-time chat. - Stream all SBS channels live, including SBS, SBS Plus, SBS Sports, and SBS Golf. - Missed something? Use the Time Machine feature to rewind and catch up on any part of a broadcast. - Legendary classics are available 24/7 in continuous streaming. ● On-Demand Library of 100,000+ Titles - New free content is added every month. - Explore the latest dramas, variety shows, and documentaries currently airing, plus timeless classics and editor-curated collections. ● Apply for SBS Live Show Tickets - Enter for a chance to attend live tapings of your favorite shows, including Inkigayo and more. - Track all your ticket applications in one place and use your in-app ticket for fast entry at the venue. [Optional Permissions] - Notifications: To send you scheduling reminders for live broadcasts and promotional push alerts. - Camera Access: To allow photo capture when attaching image files. ※ Denying optional permissions may limit access to certain features. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerRulesSbs.do - Privacy Policy: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerPrivacySbs.do

Screenshots

SOOP4 screens
SBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SOOP at 4.2 against SBS's 1.8. SOOP also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (34% vs 17%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SOOP sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SOOP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOOP has 768 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of SOOP's written reviews are positive against 17% of SBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOOP ships an update every 4 days, SBS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SOOP versus SBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOOPSBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (768 ratings) — better1.8 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings768 — better102
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB96 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperSOOP Co., Ltd.SBS I&M Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SOOP

All ratings768 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative56.9%

SBS

All ratings102 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative79.4%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.0%

Bugs and requests

SOOP

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

SBS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

SOOP

Subscriptions1
  • QuickView + Auto Payment$5.491 Month
One-time21
  • 10 Star Balloons$0.99
  • 30 QuickView+(Less than 15)$0.99
  • QuickView 30-Day Pass$2.99
Show 18 more
  • 정기구독권 1개월(30일)$2.99
  • Basic Subscription 1 Month$3.99
  • QuickView Plus 30-Day Pass$4.99
  • 정기구독권 3개월(90일)$6.99
  • Plus Level 1 Subscription 1 Month$7.99
  • 100 Star Balloons$9.99
  • QuickView 90-Day Pass$9.99
  • Plus Level 2 Subscription 1 Month$12.99
  • 티어1 구독 3개월$14.99
  • 티어2 구독 1개월$14.99
  • 90 Days QuickView Plus Ticket$14.99
  • 정기구독권 6개월(180일)$17.99
  • 300 Star Balloons$29.99
  • 베이직 구독 6개월$29.99
  • 정기구독권 12개월(360일)$34.99
  • 365 Day Quick View Voucher$39.99
  • 500 Star Balloons$49.99
  • 365 Days QuickView Plus Ticket$59.99
14 purchases

SBS

Subscriptions10
  • Auto_Renewable, LIVE$1.991 Month
  • play Live$1.991 Month
  • VOD (Mobile)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • VOD (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD$4.991 Month
  • play Standard$4.991 Month
  • VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • play Premium$7.991 Month
  • Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass$9.991 Month
One-time4
  • 1day, LIVE+VOD$1.99
  • 7day, Real-time TV+VOD$3.99
  • 30day, Real-time TV+VOD$6.99
Show 1 more
  • 30day, LIVE+VOD$7.99

Questions

Is SOOP free?
SOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SBS free?
SBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOOP or SBS?
SOOP is rated higher. SOOP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 768 ratings, while SBS averages 1.8 from 102 ratings.
Do SOOP or SBS have ads?
Both SOOP and SBS show ads.
Which is updated more often, SOOP or SBS?
SOOP ships an update every 4 days, and SBS every 3 weeks. Most recently, SOOP was updated on November 1, 2026 and SBS on November 1, 2026.

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