# EBS play vs Darakwon

EBS play and Darakwon both sit at 2.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 20% of Darakwon's. EBS play also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). Darakwon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EBS play sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Darakwon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for EBS play against 2.8 for Darakwon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 20% of Darakwon's.

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, Darakwon every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBS play | Darakwon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews) | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darakwon/id1236649093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 20.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EBS(한국교육방송공사)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704213053) | [Axissoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/598865747) |

## 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 |


### Darakwon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darakwon/id1236649093)

This app allows users to stream or download video lectures and MP3 audio files from Darakwon. It offers features like batch downloading, automatic folder creation for easy file management, and resume playback. Users can also scan book codes to quickly find related content.

**Highlights:** Video and MP3 download, Batch downloading, Automatic folder creation, Resume playback, Code scanning for books, Adjustable playback speed, Section repeat

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EBS play free?

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

### Is Darakwon free?

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

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

EBS play and Darakwon are both rated 2.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do EBS play or Darakwon have ads?

Neither EBS play nor Darakwon shows ads.

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

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, and Darakwon every 8 months. Most recently, EBS play was updated on October 11, 2026 and Darakwon on October 12, 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.*