Comparison

SOOP vs 제이박스

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 and on-demand content from their favorite streamers. Engage with broadcasters and other viewers through interactive features, and enjoy exclusive original content. Optional features offer ad-free viewing and multi-view capabilities.

Highlights
  • Live streaming discovery
  • Streamer interaction
  • VOD playback
  • Short-form content
  • Multi-view streaming
  • Ad-free viewing options
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

제이박스

Access a wide range of popular anime and Japanese dramas, including full One Piece series and Studio Ghibli films. Enjoy free content with just a sign-up, and extended 3-minute previews for all titles. Available exclusively in South Korea.

Highlights
  • Extensive anime library
  • Japanese drama collection
  • Free content with registration
  • Extended previews
  • Exclusive to South Korea
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● 다양한 콘텐츠 : 원피스 시리즈 전편, 주술회전, 스튜디오 지브리 등 국내외 인기 애니메이션과 일본 드라마까지 다양한 콘텐츠 서비스 ● 회원가입만 해도 무료 콘텐츠 시청 가능 : 유료 스트리밍권이 없어도 회원가입만 하면 무료 영상 시청 가능 (AVOD 한정) ● 미리보기는 더 길게! : 1분이 아닌 3분으로 미리보기도 길게 본다 * 저작권의 지역적 제한으로 인해 대한민국 이외의 국가에서는 서비스를 이용하실 수 없습니다. * 5G 상태에서 서비스 이용 시 과도한 데이터 요금이 부가될 수 있으니 유의하시 바랍니다. - 과도한 데이터요금 청구 방지를 위해 WI-FI망에서 시청 하시 길 부탁드립니다. - 서비스 불편신고 및 문의사항은 www.jbox.co.kr 고객게시판을 이용해 주시기 바랍니다. * 콘텐츠별 계약 기간에 따라 사전 고지 없이 서비스 작품에서 제외될 수 있습니다. 서비스 약관 : https://www.jbox.co.kr/center/terms 개인정보처리방침 : https://www.jbox.co.kr/center/privacy

Screenshots

SOOP4 screens
제이박스4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SOOP at 4.2 against 제이박스's 1.0. SOOP also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (776 vs 5). 제이박스's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. 제이박스 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SOOP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOOP has 776 ratings behind it against 5, 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 24% of 제이박스's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOOP ships an update every 4 days, 제이박스 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SOOP versus 제이박스: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOOP제이박스
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (776 ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings776 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB21 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSOOP Co., Ltd.Daewon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SOOP

All ratings776 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative56.9%

제이박스

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative74.5%

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

제이박스

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SOOP

Subscriptions1
  • QuickView + Auto Payment$5.491 Month
One-time9
  • QuickView 30-Day Pass$2.99
  • 정기구독권 1개월(30일)$2.99
  • Basic Subscription 1 Month$3.99
Show 6 more
  • 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
  • Plus Level 2 Subscription 1 Month$12.99
  • 300 Star Balloons$29.99
None

제이박스

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOOP free?
SOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 제이박스 free?
제이박스 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SOOP or 제이박스?
SOOP is rated higher. SOOP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 776 ratings, while 제이박스 averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SOOP or 제이박스 have ads?
SOOP shows ads; 제이박스 does not.
Which is updated more often, SOOP or 제이박스?
SOOP ships an update every 4 days, and 제이박스 every 3 weeks. Most recently, SOOP was updated on November 8, 2026 and 제이박스 on November 6, 2026.

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