# EBS play vs KBS+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KBS+ at none against EBS play's 5. EBS play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for EBS play against 2.9 for KBS+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 48% of KBS+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBS play | KBS+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews) | **[2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-plus/id462725252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 45 MB | 99 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) | [KBS Media Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375647399) |

## 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 |


### KBS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-plus/id462725252)

Stream live KBS channels and access a vast library of on-demand content. Offers specialized modes for kids and simplified viewing, plus emergency alerts and accessibility features like subtitles and audio descriptions.

**Highlights:** 39 live KBS channels, 50,000 on-demand programs, Dedicated Kids Mode, Simplified viewing mode, Emergency broadcast alerts, Premium documentary viewing, Subtitles and audio descriptions

**Features:** 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 KBS+ free?

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

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

KBS+ is rated higher. EBS play averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while KBS+ averages 2.9 from 17 ratings.

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

KBS+ shows ads; EBS play does not.

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

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