# OBS vs JTBC NOW

The clearest difference is rating: JTBC NOW at 3.1 against OBS's 1.6. JTBC NOW also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 31%) and ratings volume (61 vs 7). OBS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JTBC NOW sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. OBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

JTBC NOW holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JTBC NOW has 61 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of OBS's written reviews are positive against 56% of JTBC NOW's.

OBS ships an update every 2 months, JTBC NOW monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBS | JTBC NOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obs/id372152646/reviews) | **[3.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jtbc-now/id535074178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/372152649) | [JTBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494497071) |

## 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


### JTBC NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jtbc-now/id535074178)

Access a wide variety of live channels and on-demand content from JTBC. Watch live broadcasts, catch up on past episodes, and enjoy exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage. Features include a search function and a resizable pop-up player for multitasking.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of JTBC channels, On-demand viewing of past episodes, Exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage, Highlights from various broadcasters, Program search functionality, Resizable pop-up player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JTBC 월 정기결제 (30일 이용권) | $5.99 | per month |
| 온에어 30일 이용권 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1일 이용권 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30일 이용권 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 180일 이용권 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBS free?

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

### Is JTBC NOW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OBS or JTBC NOW?

JTBC NOW is rated higher. OBS averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while JTBC NOW averages 3.1 from 61 ratings.

### Do OBS or JTBC NOW have ads?

JTBC NOW shows ads; OBS does not.

### Which is updated more often, OBS or JTBC NOW?

OBS ships an update every 2 months, and JTBC NOW monthly. Most recently, OBS was updated on July 26, 2026 and JTBC NOW on September 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.*