KBS+ vs IDOLCHAMP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBS+
This service offers a clean entertainment experience with access to live KBS channels and a vast library of on-demand content. It features specialized modes for children and simplified viewing, along with disaster alerts and accessibility options.
- 39 live KBS channels
- 50,000+ on-demand programs
- Dedicated Kids Mode
- Simplified viewing mode
- Disaster and emergency alerts
- Premium documentary collection
- Barrier-free viewing options
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온 가족이 즐기는 클린 OTT 서비스 KBS+ 여러분의 수신료 더 나은 공영미디어를 위하여 KBS의 방영 중인 프로그램부터 사랑받은 구작까지 KBS+에서 만나볼 수 있습니다. ● 39개의 KBS 실시간 채널 + 5만 개의 다시보기 - 언제 어디서나 KBS+만 실행하면 바로 시청 가능합니다. ● 이용자에 주목한 총 3가지 모드 제공! - KBS+의 모든 기능을 활용할 수 있는 '일반모드' - 교육과 재미를 한 번에! 우리 아이에게 안심하고 보여줄 수 있는 '키즈모드' - 버튼 하나만 누르면 콘텐츠를 쉽고 편하게 시청! '간편모드' ● 공영미디어의 가치, 대국민 재난 안전 서비스 - 재난/재해 발생 시 KBS 편성 시스템과 연계된 뉴스특보 알림을 통해 신속하게 알려드려요. ● 선명하게 즐기는 명품관 서비스 시청자들에게 사랑받은 고품격 다큐멘터리를 프리미엄 화질로 만나보세요. ● 배리어프리, 모두가 즐길 수 있는 미디어 서비스 - 접근성을 위한 이미지 대체 텍스트 적용 - 실시간 (KBS1, KBS2) 및 주요 프로그램 다시보기 "자막" 제공 ● 콘텐츠 시청에 도움 되는 편의 기능 - 타임머신: 방금 지나간 그 장면 다시 보고 싶다면? 다시보기 기다리지 말고 바로 돌려보세요. - 멀티태스킹: SNS, 인터넷, 메신저, 게임까지 영상 시청 중에도 다 가능합니다. [앱 접근 권한 상세 안내] ○ 필수 접근 권한 - 저장공간: 앱 성능 향상을 위하여 재사용되는 정보를 저장하고 활용합니다. - 네트워크: 셀룰러 데이터 시 영상이 재생되어 예상치 못한 데이터 사용을 방지하고, 구글 크롬캐스트로 TV 등과 같은 기기를 탐색 및 연결하는데 활용합니다. ○ 선택 접근 권한 - 블루투스: 블루투스를 사용하여 구글 크롬캐스트를 위한 미러링 기기를 찾고 연결할 수 있도록 합니다. - 전화: 콘텐츠 재생 중 전화를 사용할 경우, 현재 상태를 저장하고 통화 종료 후 다시 불러올 수 있도록 합니다. - 마이크: 마이크를 사용하여 구글 크롬캐스트를 위한 미러링 기기를 찾고 연결할 수 있도록 합니다. - 카메라: 게시판에 업로드할 사진 및 영상을 가져옵니다. - 사진: 사진첩에 접근하여 게시판에 업로드할 사진 및 영상을 가져옵니다. ※ 선택 접근 권한은 해당 기능 사용 시 허용이 필요하며, 허용하지 않아도 해당 권한의 기능을 제외한 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. ※ 프로그램 전송권으로 인해 해외에서는 일부 실시간 채널만 시청 가능합니다. ※ 요구사항 - 필수 사양 : iOS 14.0 이상 - 권장 사양 : iOS 14.0 이상
IDOLCHAMP
Support your favorite K-Pop idols by voting in weekly music show pre-voting and participating in various fan events. Earn rewards and unlock exclusive artist benefits, including advertisements and merchandise. Access exclusive broadcast content and engage with a vibrant K-Pop community.
- Music show pre-voting
- Fan event participation
- Artist advertising support
- Exclusive broadcast content
- K-Pop idol quizzes
- Fandom community
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[IDOLCHAMP] Are you ready to make your Idol a champion? ■ Pre-voting for “Show Champion” and Events on MBCPLUS - Please participate in the pre-voting for MBC M ‘Show Champion’ every week - Please fill the waiting room of your favorite artist's ‘Show Champion’ with what the artist likes by voting to decorate the waiting room. - Participate in various broadcast events related to your artist, such as show champion tickets, signed polaroids, and signed CDs, and unique goods! ■ Various artist benefits only available at IDOLCHAMP - If you make your artist 1st on the IDOLCHAMP chart every month, TV CF and special benefits will be provided for a month. - Please support your artist with various benefits that can only be seen on IDOLCHAMP, such as subway ads, outdoor ads, PC bang music videos ads, magazine ads, and YouTube ads. ■ How to support your K-POP artists in differently - Please participate in voting on various topics with special benefits that come up every day. - At IDOLCHAMP, you can cheer for artists with outdoor ads you want by raising money for fandom advertisements. ■ Broadcast video content and KPOP idol quiz - You can watch ‘Show Champion’, ‘Weekly Idol’ Replay & Pre-release, Preview, Behind-the-scenes, and various unreleased videos for free first! - Through the idol quiz content, get a chance to get CHAMSIM to cheer for the artist ■ KPOP Idol Community BTS, (G)I-DLE, Kang Daniel, IU, 2AM, 2PM, Twice, Kim Se-jeong, Seventeen, Stray Kids, Tomorrow by Together (TXT), ATEEZ, god, SHINee, Mamamoo, Girls' Generation, NCT, FT Island, ONF, n.SSign, NJZ(NewJeans), GOT7, The Boyz, DAY6, DKZ, IVE, ILLIT, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, Baby Monster, BTOB, EXO, TAN, Niziu etc. ■ SNS - allthekpop youtube : https://www.youtube.com/c/ALLTHEKPOP - twitter : https://twitter.com/idolchamp1 ■ Introduction to access to smartphone apps - We are requesting access to provide the following services when using the app. [Selective access] - Pictures/Video/File: Access to gallery related to profile pictures, use stored files on the device related to the charging station, and external storage of the device. ■ Customer service - HOME > Sidebar > Customer service > FAQ/1:1 inquiry> 1:1 inquiry - E-mail : mbcplus@mbcplus.com Terms of use: https://ui.idolchamp.com/en/terms/index.html Privacy policy: https://ui.idolchamp.com/en/terms/index.html#/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KBS+ at none against IDOLCHAMP's 10. IDOLCHAMP's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (905 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. IDOLCHAMP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. KBS+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
IDOLCHAMP holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDOLCHAMP has 905 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of KBS+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of IDOLCHAMP's.
KBS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, IDOLCHAMP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS+ | IDOLCHAMP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (17 ratings) | 3.3 (905 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 905 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | MBC PLUS CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
KBS+
IDOLCHAMP
Bugs and requests
KBS+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IDOLCHAMP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Ads not working as intended
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Voting and login issues
- Rewards not being properly credited
Requested features
4 requests- Improved translation and localization
- More free ways to earn voting points
- Increased transparency in voting and rewards
- Better customer support and responsiveness
In-app purchases
KBS+
No in-app purchases
IDOLCHAMP
- 아챔패스$8.491 Month
- 100 Ruby Chamsim$0.99
- 350 Ruby Chamsim$2.99
- 590 Ruby Chamsim$4.99
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- 1,400 Ruby Chamsim$8.99
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