EBS play vs JOY Thailand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EBS play
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.
- 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
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EBS TV APP is upgraded to EBS play, with completely renewed functions. EBS play provides a variety of different VOD contents as well as real time broadcasting of EBS1, EBS2, EBSU, PLUS1, PLUS2 and EBSe. [EBS play's key functions] - Curating service of recommending a video and TV program based on users' interests and tastes - Kids mode for providing safe videos only for children - Browsing by categories to navigate contents of different genres with ease - Functions to start watching the next scene directly without extra search - A list of related videos to enable continuous watching based on a topic of interest [Cautions] This app may not work properly depending on the status of the network. Data charges may apply when you use cellular(3G/LTE) data. Some contents cannot be provided on this app due to a copyright holder's request. Some contents may not be provided in HD/UHD display modes. [Customer Service] Tel: 1588-1580 (open from 9AM to 12AM every day of the year) EBS play will listen to customers truly for better services.
JOY Thailand
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하나님 나라의 복음을 전파할 방송을 태국에서도 시작하게 되었습니다. 복음의 불모지 태국에 방송을 통한 하나님의 하실 일에 온 힘을 다하여 순종하려 합니다. 이 거룩한 일에 기도와 후원으로 동참하시어 태국이 예수님의 나라로 세워지는 일에 힘이 되어 주시기를 소망합니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JOY Thailand at none against EBS play's 5. JOY Thailand also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). EBS play's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 58 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. EBS play sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. JOY Thailand asks for nothing beyond the download.
EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, JOY Thailand every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EBS play | JOY Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 58 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EBS(한국교육방송공사) | Zroad Korea |
In-app purchases
EBS play
- 방송 전체 자유이용권 (24시간)$2.99
- 유아방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$9.99
- 영어방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$19.99
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- 교양방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$19.99
- 방송전체 자유이용권 (1개월)$29.99
JOY Thailand
No in-app purchases
