OBS vs SBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBS
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.
- Live broadcast viewing
- Program schedules
- Real-time news updates
- Entertainment news
- On-demand news replays
- On-demand TV show replays
- Content submission
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수도권 지상파 방송인 OBS경인TV의 TV & News 앱을 새롭게 출시합니다. 쉽고 편리한 구성, 빠르고 정확한 뉴스, 실시간 방송은 물론 다시보기까지 무료제공 이제 최첨단 기술로 제작된 고품질의 방송을 언제 어디서나 즐기실 수 있습니다. [주요기능] - On-Air : 실시간 방송보기 - 편성표 : 현재 방송중인 프로그램 및 일일 편성, 주간 편성 제공 - 뉴 스 : 각 분야별 실시간 뉴스 제공 - 연예뉴스 : 빠른 연예정보를 한눈에 볼 수 있는 뉴스 제공 - 뉴스다시보기 : 각 프로그램별 뉴스 다시보기 제공 - TV 다시보기 : 최근 방송된 TV방송 다시보기 제공. - 제보 : 이메일 과 전화 제보기능 제공 - 검색 : OBS 앱의 정보를 검색 [주의사항] - 3G/4G 접속 시 과도한 데이터를 사용할 수 있습니다.
SBS
Access live SBS broadcasts with real-time chat and catch up on missed episodes. Discover a vast library of 70,000+ VOD titles, from classics to new releases, updated monthly. Personalize your viewing with tailored recommendations and earn points for exclusive content access.
- Personalized home feed recommendations
- Live SBS streaming with chat
- Time machine for missed live broadcasts
- Live broadcast reminders
- Extensive VOD library (70,000+ titles)
- Points system for early access and rewards
- Show ticket applications
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Play All of SBS Content, Right Here! ● Unlimited HD Live Streaming — Free for All Signed-In Users - Anyone with an account can watch live TV in HD for free, complete with real-time chat. - Stream all SBS channels live, including SBS, SBS Plus, SBS Sports, and SBS Golf. - Missed something? Use the Time Machine feature to rewind and catch up on any part of a broadcast. - Legendary classics are available 24/7 in continuous streaming. ● On-Demand Library of 100,000+ Titles - New free content is added every month. - Explore the latest dramas, variety shows, and documentaries currently airing, plus timeless classics and editor-curated collections. ● Apply for SBS Live Show Tickets - Enter for a chance to attend live tapings of your favorite shows, including Inkigayo and more. - Track all your ticket applications in one place and use your in-app ticket for fast entry at the venue. [Optional Permissions] - Notifications: To send you scheduling reminders for live broadcasts and promotional push alerts. - Camera Access: To allow photo capture when attaching image files. ※ Denying optional permissions may limit access to certain features. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerRulesSbs.do - Privacy Policy: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerPrivacySbs.do
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBS at none against SBS's 15. OBS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (31% vs 17%). SBS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (102 vs 7). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OBS asks for nothing beyond the download.
SBS holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBS has 102 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of OBS's written reviews are positive against 17% of SBS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
OBS ships an update every 2 months, SBS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBS | SBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (7 ratings) | 1.8 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OBS | SBS I&M Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
OBS
SBS
In-app purchases
OBS
No in-app purchases
SBS
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE$1.991 Month
- play Live$1.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD$4.991 Month
- play Standard$4.991 Month
- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- play Premium$7.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass$9.991 Month
- 1day, LIVE+VOD$1.99
- 7day, Real-time TV+VOD$3.99
- 30day, Real-time TV+VOD$6.99
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- 30day, LIVE+VOD$7.99
