# SBS 고릴라 vs GOM Player

The clearest difference is rating: GOM Player at 4.0 against SBS 고릴라's 2.5. GOM Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

GOM Player holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SBS 고릴라's written reviews are positive against 52% of GOM Player's.

SBS 고릴라 ships an update every 3 weeks, GOM Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBS 고릴라 | GOM Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs/id406456433/reviews) | **[4.0 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gom-player/id672542880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **51.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) | [GOM&Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/349452906) |

## What reviewers say

### SBS 고릴라

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs/id406456433)

Listen to SBS radio channels, podcasts, and music anytime, anywhere. Interact with DJs, enjoy "viewable radio" with your favorite stars, and catch up on missed programs. Discover curated episode recommendations and manage playback easily.

**Highlights:** Live SBS radio streaming, Extensive podcast library, On-demand program replays, Interactive DJ communication, Viewable radio broadcasts, Curated episode recommendations, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GOM Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gom-player/id672542880)

This app offers a robust video playback experience on mobile devices, supporting a wide range of file formats without encoding. It provides intuitive controls, subtitle management, and cloud storage integration for convenient access to your media library.

**Highlights:** Supports non-encoded video files, Convenient UI with sliding menus, Sleep timer function, Dropbox and Google Drive integration, Advanced playback settings, Subtitle management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great video player
- 👍 Plays all files
- 👍 Easy file transfer
- 👍 Good playback features
- 👍 Simple and good interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Installs spam
- 👎 No HDR support
- 👎 HEVC x265 not working
- 👎 2160p not working
- 👎 No subtitle support

**Reported bugs**

- Spam installation
- HDR video washed out
- HEVC x265 not working
- 2160p not working
- No subtitles

**Requested features**

- Transfer from Apple device to PC
- Gesture controls (tap to pause/play)
- Download subtitles
- More settings options
- File transfer via Wi-Fi using browser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBS 고릴라 free?

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

### Is GOM Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SBS 고릴라 or GOM Player?

GOM Player is rated higher. SBS 고릴라 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while GOM Player averages 4.0 from 98 ratings.

### Do SBS 고릴라 or GOM Player have ads?

SBS 고릴라 shows ads; GOM Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, SBS 고릴라 or GOM Player?

SBS 고릴라 ships an update every 3 weeks, and GOM Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, SBS 고릴라 was updated on October 10, 2026 and GOM Player on October 11, 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.*