# KBS+ vs 왓챠

The clearest difference is rating: 왓챠 at 4.6 against KBS+'s 2.9. 왓챠 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). KBS+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (48% vs 37%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 왓챠 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. KBS+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

왓챠 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 왓챠 has 3.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of KBS+'s written reviews are positive against 37% of 왓챠's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KBS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, 왓챠 every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KBS+ | 왓챠 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-plus/id462725252/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1096493180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KBS Media Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375647399) | [Watcha, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588308247) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 왓챠

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1096493180)

Enjoy unlimited streaming of over 100,000 movies, dramas, and more. Discover personalized recommendations based on millions of ratings and share your viewing experience with friends.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming of 100,000+ titles, Personalized content recommendations, Watch with friends via chat, Multiple device support, Gift content to friends, Save favorite content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 | $6.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함 | $6.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 베이직 구독권 | $6.99 | per month |
| 베이직 구독권 | $7.49 | per month |
| (판매중단) TV 지원 구독권 | $7.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 프리미엄 구독권 | $10.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 프리미엄 이용권 | $10.99 | per month |
| 프리미엄 구독권 | $11.99 | per month |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| (판매중단) 모바일 구독권 - 무료체험 포함 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| (판매중단) 베이직 구독권 | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| 6,000 캐시 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Diverse content library
- 🚀 Smooth playback experience
- 💡 Personalized recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🌍 Limited availability in certain regions
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- SDK errors causing app to freeze
- Playback issues on specific devices
- Billing and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Support for picture-in-picture mode
- 4K video streaming
- Offline viewing option
- Improved subtitle and language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KBS+ free?

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

### Is 왓챠 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KBS+ or 왓챠?

왓챠 is rated higher. KBS+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while 왓챠 averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do KBS+ or 왓챠 have ads?

KBS+ shows ads; 왓챠 does not.

### Which is updated more often, KBS+ or 왓챠?

KBS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and 왓챠 every 5 days. Most recently, KBS+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and 왓챠 on October 15, 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.*