# SOOP vs OBS

The clearest difference is rating: SOOP at 4.2 against OBS's 1.6. SOOP also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (748 vs 7). OBS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SOOP sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. OBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

SOOP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOOP has 748 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SOOP's written reviews are positive against 31% of OBS's.

SOOP ships an update every 3 days, OBS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOOP | OBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830/reviews)** | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obs/id372152646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **748** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **36.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 344 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOOP Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334185833) | [OBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372152649) |

## 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


### OBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obs/id372152646)

Watch live broadcasts, view TV schedules, and access news and entertainment content on demand. This app provides a convenient way to enjoy high-quality programming anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live broadcast viewing, Program schedules, Real-time news updates, Entertainment news, On-demand news replays, On-demand TV show replays, Content submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOOP free?

SOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OBS free?

OBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SOOP or OBS?

SOOP is rated higher. SOOP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 748 ratings, while OBS averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do SOOP or OBS have ads?

SOOP shows ads; OBS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SOOP or OBS?

SOOP ships an update every 3 days, and OBS every 2 months. Most recently, SOOP was updated on September 23, 2026 and OBS on July 26, 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.*