# SOOP vs 제이박스

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.

Both are free to download. SOOP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. 제이박스 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOOP | 제이박스 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (776 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830/reviews)** | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbox/id1426430747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **776** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **34.3% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SOOP Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334185833) | [Daewon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426430746) |

## What reviewers say

### SOOP

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

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickView + Auto Payment | $5.49 | per month |
| 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 |
| Plus Level 2 Subscription 1 Month | $12.99 | one-time |
| 300 Star Balloons | $29.99 | 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


### 제이박스

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbox/id1426430747)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*