# EBS play vs KBS KONG

The clearest difference is rating: KBS KONG at 3.3 against EBS play's 2.8. KBS KONG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (35 vs 9). EBS play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

KBS KONG holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 35 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 55% of KBS KONG'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, KBS KONG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBS play | KBS KONG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews) | **[3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-kong/id928368733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 45 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| 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 KONG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-kong/id928368733)

Listen to KBS Radio live or catch up on missed episodes with the 'Listen Again' feature. Browse the daily program schedule to find your favorite shows. Enjoy KBS Radio content conveniently on your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Listen Again for missed shows, Program schedule, On-demand listening

**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 KONG free?

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

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

KBS KONG is rated higher. EBS play averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while KBS KONG averages 3.3 from 35 ratings.

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

KBS KONG shows ads; EBS play does not.

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

EBS play ships an update every 5 weeks, and KBS KONG every 2 months. Most recently, EBS play was updated on September 22, 2026 and KBS KONG 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.*