Comparison

KBS+ vs hellolive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KBS+

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
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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

About

hellolive

Connect with your favorite artists through live streams, exclusive album talks, and direct messaging. Enjoy 1:1 video calls, access special merchandise, and rewatch past events. Engage with artists and get behind-the-scenes content.

Highlights
  • Live streaming archive
  • Album live talk
  • Messages and chats with translation
  • 1:1 video calls
  • Special artist goods
  • Album and merchandise store
  • Live replay events
Features
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# Live Streaming Archive From jam-packed world tours to intimate live talks~ Let us take this eventful journey with our artists online and on-site.  # Album Live Talk hello’s original content! Let’s dive into the behind-scenes of KPOP-produced albums in real time. # Messages and Chats Send a message to the artist through pre-events, Strike a conversation through a real-time translation service.  # Replay A live screening event will be held for live replays and purchased past events. # 1:1 Video Call hellolive is convenient to use without any additional installments! Cherish an unforgettable 1:1 hello with your bias! # Special Goods Don’t miss a gift full of autographed limited posters and photos,  Followed by behind-the-scenes footage, unreleased snippets, and artists’ voice memos. # Albums and Goods Buy the artist’s record/DVD, official lightsticks, and merchandised goods,  Become the star of hello’s limited event ticket! [Customer Center] - Real-time customer support available during live broadcasts - Terms of service: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive - FAQ: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/faq - Questions: hello@amond.io [App Install Requirements] - Camera: Video call service is provided during live broadcasts and 1:1 Video Call - Microphone: Video call service is provided during 1:1 Video Call - Push Notification: Receive live admission and event updates [Notice] * Please update the hellolive app to the latest version before live broadcasts. * Please create a nickname and profile picture so the artists can see you. [Terms and Privacy Policy] https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/terms https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/privacy

Screenshots

KBS+4 screens
hellolive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: hellolive at 4.0 against KBS+'s 2.9. hellolive also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). KBS+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. hellolive sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. KBS+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

hellolive holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of KBS+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of hellolive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KBS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, hellolive every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KBS+ versus hellolive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBS+hellolive
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.0 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1749 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKBS Media Co.hellolive Inc.

Customer experience

KBS+

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative42.4%

hellolive

All ratings49 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.8%

Bugs and requests

KBS+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

hellolive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Purchased content not showing up
  • Difficulty updating account information

Requested features

3 requests
  • More language support
  • Ability to mirror to larger screens
  • Improved app compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

KBS+

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

hellolive

One-time11
  • cube 10 ea$1.99
  • cube 10ea$1.99
  • cube 26ea$4.99
Show 8 more
  • cube 30ea2 variants$5.99
  • cube 100ea2 variants$19.99
  • cube 150ea2 variants$29.99
  • cube 200ea2 variants$39.99
  • cube 300ea$59.99
  • cube 500ea2 variants$99.99
  • cube 800ea$159.99
  • cube 1000ea$199.99

Questions

Is KBS+ free?
KBS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hellolive free?
hellolive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KBS+ or hellolive?
hellolive is rated higher. KBS+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while hellolive averages 4.0 from 49 ratings.
Do KBS+ or hellolive have ads?
Both KBS+ and hellolive show ads.
Which is updated more often, KBS+ or hellolive?
KBS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and hellolive every 9 days. Most recently, KBS+ was updated on October 21, 2026 and hellolive on October 19, 2026.

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