Comparison

SOOP vs 왓챠

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

Head to head
About

SOOP

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
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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

왓챠

Enjoy unlimited streaming of over 100,000 movies, dramas, and more. Discover personalized recommendations based on millions of ratings and share your viewing experience with friends.

Highlights
  • Unlimited streaming of 100,000+ titles
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • Watch with friends via chat
  • Multiple device support
  • Gift content to friends
  • Save favorite content
Features
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“발견의 기쁨, 왓챠” 장르도 형식도 자유롭게, 취향대로 즐겨보세요. 오리지널 · 영화 · 시리즈 · 애니 · 다큐까지, 왓챠에서만 만날 수 있는 작품이 기다리고 있어요. ■ 오? 이게 있다고? 어디서도 만나기 어려운 작품들, 왓챠에는 있습니다. ■ 나보다 나를 더 잘 아는 개인화 추천 나의 평가 · 감상 기록 기반 왓고리즘으로 취향에 맞는 작품을 추천해요. ■ 혼자 보기 아쉬울 땐, 왓챠파티 친구들과 채팅하며 동시에 볼 수 있는 왓챠파티로 즐거움을 나눠보세요. ■ 신작 및 인기 콘텐츠를 소장하세요 평생 곁에 두고 싶은 작품은 개별 구매로 소장하세요. ■ 영상 너머의 발견, 왓챠웹툰 영상뿐 아니라 웹툰까지 함께 즐겨요. 왓챠 서비스 이용약관: https://watcha.com/ko-KR/legals/play_agreement 개인정보 취급방침: https://watcha.com/ko-KR/legals/privacy 자세한 사항은 cs@watcha.com 혹은 +82 70 7554-9696 으로 문의 해 주세요. —— [안내 사항] - 저작권 문제로 해외에서 이용할 수 없어요. - 기기 등록은 최대 5대까지 가능하며, 동시 재생은 구독권 종류에 따라 최소 1개, 최대 4개까지 지원돼요. - 일부 콘텐츠는 저작권자의 요청에 의해 동시 재생이 제한될 수 있어요. - 일부 콘텐츠는 저작권자의 요청에 의해 서비스 중 제공이 중단될 수 있어요. - 일부 콘텐츠는 콘텐츠 제공사의 사정에 의해 HD, FHD 및 Ultra HD 4K 화질이 제공되지 않을 수 있어요. - 구독권 종류, 네트워크 환경, 콘텐츠 계약 조건, 기기 사양에 따라 최대 화질이 제한될 수 있어요. [선택적 접근 권한 요청 안내] - 선택적 접근 권한을 허용하지 않아도 해당 기능을 제외한 나머지 WATCHA 서비스는 계속 이용할 수 있어요. - 일부 기능은 이용하시는 기기나 앱의 버전에 따라 지원되지 않을 수 있어요. - 알림 권한은 중요 공지, 신작, 콘텐츠 다운로드 상태 등을 받기 위해 필요해요. - 카메라 권한은 프로필 사진을 직접 촬영하여 변경할 때 필요해요. - 사진 접근 권한은 프로필 사진을 저장된 이미지로 변경할 때 필요해요. - 마이크 권한은 Android TV 기기에서 음성을 통해 콘텐츠를 검색할 때 필요해요. - 로컬 네트워크와 블루투스 권한은 크롬 캐스트 등의 기기 연동을 위해 필요해요. - 사용자 활동 추적 권한은 맞춤형 광고 제공을 위해 필요해요. [개발자 연락처] (주)왓챠 대한민국 서울특별시 서초구 서초구 강남대로 343 3층 (서초동,신덕빌딩) 06626 211-88-66013 제 2019-서울서초-0965호 직접신고

Screenshots

SOOP4 screens
왓챠4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 왓챠 at none against SOOP's shown. 왓챠 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 748). SOOP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 왓챠 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

왓챠 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 748 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SOOP's written reviews are positive against 37% of 왓챠's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOOP ships an update every 3 days, 왓챠 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SOOP versus 왓챠: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOOP왓챠
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (748 ratings)4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews37.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7483.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB132 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSOOP Co., Ltd.Watcha, Inc.

Customer experience

SOOP

All ratings748 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative56.4%

왓챠

All ratings3,104 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative53.4%

User reviews

SOOP

From 748 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

왓챠

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Diverse content library
  • 🚀 Smooth playback experience
  • 💡 Personalized recommendations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
  • 🌍 Limited availability in certain regions
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

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

왓챠

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SDK errors causing app to freeze
  • Playback issues on specific devices
  • Billing and subscription problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for picture-in-picture mode
  • 4K video streaming
  • Offline viewing option
  • Improved subtitle and language support

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
12 purchases

왓챠

Subscriptions11
  • (판매중단) 모바일 구독권$6.991 Month
  • (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함$6.991 Month
  • (판매중단) 베이직 구독권2 variants$6.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • 베이직 구독권2 variants$7.491 Month
  • (판매중단) TV 지원 구독권$7.991 Month
  • (판매중단) 프리미엄 구독권$10.991 Month
  • (판매중단) 프리미엄 이용권$10.991 Month
  • 프리미엄 구독권$11.991 Month
  • (판매중단) 모바일 구독권$18.993 Months
  • (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함$18.993 Months
  • (판매중단) 베이직 구독권$18.993 Months
One-time1
  • 6,000 캐시$3.99

Questions

Is SOOP free?
SOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 왓챠 free?
왓챠 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOOP or 왓챠?
왓챠 is rated higher. SOOP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 748 ratings, while 왓챠 averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.
Do SOOP or 왓챠 have ads?
SOOP shows ads; 왓챠 does not.
Which is updated more often, SOOP or 왓챠?
SOOP ships an update every 3 days, and 왓챠 every 5 days. Most recently, SOOP was updated on September 23, 2026 and 왓챠 on September 22, 2026.

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