# SOOP vs 왓챠

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.

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.

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.

SOOP ships an update every 3 days, 왓챠 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOOP | 왓챠 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1096493180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 748 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **37.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 344 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SOOP Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334185833) | [Watcha, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588308247) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 왓챠

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1096493180)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 | $6.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함 | $6.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 베이직 구독권 | $6.99 | per month |
| 베이직 구독권 | $7.49 | per month |
| (판매중단) TV 지원 구독권 | $7.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 프리미엄 구독권 | $10.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 프리미엄 이용권 | $10.99 | per month |
| 프리미엄 구독권 | $11.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| (판매중단) 베이직 구독권 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| 6,000 캐시 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and 왓챠 on September 25, 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.*