# EBS play vs SBS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EBS play at 68% against SBS's 17%. EBS play also leads on rating (2.8 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). SBS's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EBS play sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EBS play holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBS has 102 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 17% of SBS's.

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, SBS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBS play | SBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews)** | [1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EBS(한국교육방송공사)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704213053) | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) |

## What reviewers say

### EBS play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686)

Access a wide range of VOD content and live broadcasts from multiple EBS channels. Features personalized recommendations, a safe kids mode, and easy content browsing by genre. Enjoy seamless viewing with direct scene access and related video suggestions.

**Highlights:** Real-time broadcasting of multiple EBS channels, Extensive VOD content library, Personalized video and program recommendations, Dedicated kids mode for safe viewing, Content browsing by genre, Direct scene access for continuous playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 방송 전체 자유이용권 (24시간) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 유아방송 자유이용권 (1개월) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 영어방송 자유이용권 (1개월) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 교양방송 자유이용권 (1개월) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 방송전체 자유이용권 (1개월) | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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 EBS play free?

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

### Is SBS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EBS play or SBS?

EBS play is rated higher. EBS play averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SBS averages 1.8 from 102 ratings.

### Do EBS play or SBS have ads?

SBS shows ads; EBS play does not.

### Which is updated more often, EBS play or SBS?

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, and SBS every 2 weeks. Most recently, EBS play was updated on September 22, 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.*