# EBS play vs StarPlayer+

The clearest difference is rating: StarPlayer+ at 3.8 against EBS play's 2.8. StarPlayer+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (88 vs 9). EBS play's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

StarPlayer+ holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarPlayer+ has 88 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 30% of StarPlayer+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, StarPlayer+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBS play | StarPlayer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews) | **[3.8 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starplayer-plus/id1474597276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 84 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 |


### StarPlayer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starplayer-plus/id1474597276)

This app allows for seamless playback of MP4 video content on mobile devices. It offers advanced playback controls, including speed adjustment, A-B repeat, and gesture-based navigation. Manage your video library with ease using folder management and bookmarking features.

**Highlights:** MP4 content playback, Speed control (0.5x - 2.0x), Gesture controls for brightness and playback, A-B repeat playback, Bookmark management with memo feature, Folder management, Background MP4 download

**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 StarPlayer+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EBS play or StarPlayer+?

StarPlayer+ is rated higher. EBS play averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while StarPlayer+ averages 3.8 from 88 ratings.

### Do EBS play or StarPlayer+ have ads?

Neither EBS play nor StarPlayer+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EBS play or StarPlayer+?

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, and StarPlayer+ every 3 months. Most recently, EBS play was updated on September 22, 2026 and StarPlayer+ on September 24, 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.*