Comparison

PandoraTV vs KBS+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PandoraTV

Stream a wide variety of videos, from animation and entertainment to K-pop and fashion. Features auto-play, personalized playlists, and updates from followed channels. Enjoy content from creators and MCNs.

Highlights
  • Auto-play video playback
  • Diverse content categories (animation, entertainment, K-pop, fashion, etc.)
  • Follow channels for updates
  • Create personalized playlists
  • Full-screen viewing
  • Related video suggestions
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Easier and Faster! Enjoy the various contents! Time can fly only by watching great videos in the world~ Enjoy your life with PandoraTV right now! PandoraTV is back with upgraded user-friendlier features! Baam! [Auto play feature is fundamental to PandoraTV!] The auto play feature is never changed! Enjoy the viral video much faster! Watch it in full-screen mode! Watch it the related videos together with a simple touch of a finger! [Show you various contents in one spot!] So addictive! Animation Even a professional complainer smiles! Entertainment Show No more crying babies! Kids video! HOT!HOT!HOT K-pop groups! Fan cam video! Wanna be pretty! Fashion & Beauty video Trendy, magazine-like! Music Video Cooking is nothing! Cooking video, So lit & so hip! Contents from creative MCN and individual creator! You can enjoy them all ! [Videos of your following channel at a glance!] The latest video of your favorite channel is immediately updated! No need to search ! Just one simple touch of a finger needed! [My super convenient playlist!] Create your playlist easily thanks to “added” button everywhere! Enjoy your own playlist ! Like this! Like this! [Note] 1. Accessing with mobile network(3G/LTE) may cause costs from data usage due to an auto play. 2. Auto play options can be changed in Settings. 3.The push notification feature is supported only iOS 8.0 or later. Thank you for your understanding [Contact us] If you have any questions or comments while using the app, please contact us via appcs@pandroa.tv

About

KBS+

Stream live KBS channels and access a vast library of on-demand content. Offers specialized modes for kids and simplified viewing, plus emergency alerts and accessibility features like subtitles and audio descriptions.

Highlights
  • 39 live KBS channels
  • 50,000 on-demand programs
  • Dedicated Kids Mode
  • Simplified viewing mode
  • Emergency broadcast alerts
  • Premium documentary viewing
  • Subtitles and audio descriptions
Features
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온 가족이 즐기는 클린 OTT 서비스 KBS+ 여러분의 수신료 더 나은 공영미디어를 위하여 KBS의 방영 중인 프로그램부터 사랑받은 구작까지 KBS+에서 만나볼 수 있습니다. ● 39개의 KBS 실시간 채널 + 5만 개의 다시보기 - 언제 어디서나 KBS+만 실행하면 바로 시청 가능합니다. ● 이용자에 주목한 총 3가지 모드 제공! - KBS+의 모든 기능을 활용할 수 있는 '일반모드' - 교육과 재미를 한 번에! 우리 아이에게 안심하고 보여줄 수 있는 '키즈모드' - 버튼 하나만 누르면 콘텐츠를 쉽고 편하게 시청! '간편모드' ● 공영미디어의 가치, 대국민 재난 안전 서비스 - 재난/재해 발생 시 KBS 편성 시스템과 연계된 뉴스특보 알림을 통해 신속하게 알려드려요. ● 선명하게 즐기는 명품관 서비스 시청자들에게 사랑받은 고품격 다큐멘터리를 프리미엄 화질로 만나보세요. ● 배리어프리, 모두가 즐길 수 있는 미디어 서비스 - 접근성을 위한 이미지 대체 텍스트 적용 - 실시간 (KBS1, KBS2) 및 주요 프로그램 다시보기 "자막" 제공 ● 콘텐츠 시청에 도움 되는 편의 기능 - 타임머신: 방금 지나간 그 장면 다시 보고 싶다면? 다시보기 기다리지 말고 바로 돌려보세요. - 멀티태스킹: SNS, 인터넷, 메신저, 게임까지 영상 시청 중에도 다 가능합니다. [앱 접근 권한 상세 안내] ○ 필수 접근 권한 - 저장공간: 앱 성능 향상을 위하여 재사용되는 정보를 저장하고 활용합니다. - 네트워크: 셀룰러 데이터 시 영상이 재생되어 예상치 못한 데이터 사용을 방지하고, 구글 크롬캐스트로 TV 등과 같은 기기를 탐색 및 연결하는데 활용합니다. ○ 선택 접근 권한 - 블루투스: 블루투스를 사용하여 구글 크롬캐스트를 위한 미러링 기기를 찾고 연결할 수 있도록 합니다. - 전화: 콘텐츠 재생 중 전화를 사용할 경우, 현재 상태를 저장하고 통화 종료 후 다시 불러올 수 있도록 합니다. - 마이크: 마이크를 사용하여 구글 크롬캐스트를 위한 미러링 기기를 찾고 연결할 수 있도록 합니다. - 카메라: 게시판에 업로드할 사진 및 영상을 가져옵니다. - 사진: 사진첩에 접근하여 게시판에 업로드할 사진 및 영상을 가져옵니다. ※ 선택 접근 권한은 해당 기능 사용 시 허용이 필요하며, 허용하지 않아도 해당 권한의 기능을 제외한 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. ※ 프로그램 전송권으로 인해 해외에서는 일부 실시간 채널만 시청 가능합니다. ※ 요구사항 - 필수 사양 : iOS 14.0 이상 - 권장 사양 : iOS 14.0 이상

Screenshots

PandoraTV4 screens
KBS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PandoraTV at 4.5 against KBS+'s 2.9. PandoraTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (915 vs 17). KBS+'s advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 29%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PandoraTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PandoraTV has 915 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of PandoraTV's written reviews are positive against 48% of KBS+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PandoraTV ships an update every 3 weeks, KBS+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PandoraTV versus KBS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPandoraTVKBS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (915 ratings) — better2.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews48.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdKBS Media Co.

Customer experience

PandoraTV

All ratings915 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative61.6%

KBS+

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative42.4%

Bugs and requests

PandoraTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos stop playing unexpectedly
  • Search function not working as expected
  • Casting to TV not reliable
  • App freezes or crashes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved Chromecast support
  • Add video playback controls
  • Implement dark mode option
  • Expand content library with more recent titles

KBS+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PandoraTV

No in-app purchases

None

KBS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PandoraTV free?
PandoraTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KBS+ free?
KBS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PandoraTV or KBS+?
PandoraTV is rated higher. PandoraTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 915 ratings, while KBS+ averages 2.9 from 17 ratings.
Do PandoraTV or KBS+ have ads?
KBS+ shows ads; PandoraTV does not.
Which is updated more often, PandoraTV or KBS+?
PandoraTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and KBS+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, PandoraTV was updated on October 15, 2026 and KBS+ on October 19, 2026.

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