# EBS play vs Busan e

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Busan e at none against EBS play's 5. Busan e also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). EBS play's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Busan e holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 50% of Busan e'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, Busan e every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBS play | Busan e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busan-e-fm/id881768604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EBS(한국교육방송공사)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704213053) | [(재)부산영어방송재단](https://appshunter.io/developer/881768607) |

## 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 |


### Busan e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busan-e-fm/id881768604)

This app provides live English radio broadcasts from Busan, offering local living tips, cultural information, and news. It also features Chinese and Vietnamese language services, making it a resource for visitors, expatriates, and locals looking to improve their English.

**Highlights:** Live radio broadcasts, Local living tips, Cultural information, News and weather, Chinese language service, Vietnamese language service, English learning opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EBS play free?

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

### Is Busan e free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EBS play or Busan e?

Busan e is rated higher. EBS play averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Busan e averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do EBS play or Busan e have ads?

Neither EBS play nor Busan e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EBS play or Busan e?

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, and Busan e every 3 weeks. Most recently, EBS play was updated on October 11, 2026 and Busan e on October 1, 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.*