# OBS vs SBS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBS | SBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obs/id372152646/reviews) | **[1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372152649) | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto_Renewable, LIVE | $1.99 | per month |
| play Live | $1.99 | per month |
| VOD (Mobile) | $3.99 | per month |
| VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile) | $4.99 | per month |
| VOD (Mobile+PC) | $4.99 | per month |
| Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD | $4.99 | per month |
| play Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC) | $5.99 | per month |
| play Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass | $9.99 | per month |
| 1day, LIVE+VOD | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7day, Real-time TV+VOD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30day, Real-time TV+VOD | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30day, LIVE+VOD | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBS free?

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

### Is SBS free?

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

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

SBS is rated higher. OBS averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SBS averages 1.8 from 102 ratings.

### Do OBS or SBS have ads?

SBS shows ads; OBS does not.

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

OBS ships an update every 2 months, and SBS every 2 weeks. Most recently, OBS was updated on July 26, 2026 and SBS on September 21, 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.*