# SBS Audio vs KBS WORLD Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KBS WORLD Mobile at 70% against SBS Audio's 24%. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). SBS Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KBS WORLD Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of SBS Audio's written reviews are positive against 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's.

SBS Audio ships an update every 3 weeks, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBS Audio | KBS WORLD Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-audio/id470808084/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-world-mobile/id941517366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Special Broadcasting Service Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/410148194) | [KBS Media Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375647399) |

## What reviewers say

### SBS Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-audio/id470808084)

Access music, news, podcasts, and community updates in your preferred language. Stream live radio stations and explore a diverse range of audio content.

**Highlights:** Music streaming, Australian news and current affairs, Podcasts, Community updates, Live radio programs, Multilingual content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great music selection (Chill)
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Good for language learning
- 👍 Clear audio quality
- 👍 Works well for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes/freezing
- 🐛 Pausing/resuming issues (resets to beginning)
- 🐛 Frequent connection drops/streaming issues
- 🐛 Battery draining quickly
- 🐛 Ads interrupting streams

**Reported bugs**

- App stops frequently while broadcasting
- App not compatible with CarPlay
- Cannot pause and play from Home Screen
- Dead support link
- Ads from current location

**Requested features**

- CarPlay compatibility
- Dark mode
- Ability to slow down speech for language learning
- Sleep timer
- Search function


### KBS WORLD Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbs-world-mobile/id941517366)

Access a wide range of content from South Korea's public broadcaster, including Hallyu programs, news, and cultural shows. Stream live TV, VOD, and podcasts in multiple languages, with bookmarking features for easy access.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand video (VOD), Podcasts in multiple languages, Latest news and current affairs, Hallyu program content, Content bookmarking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBS Audio free?

SBS Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KBS WORLD Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SBS Audio or KBS WORLD Mobile?

KBS WORLD Mobile is rated higher. SBS Audio averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while KBS WORLD Mobile averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do SBS Audio or KBS WORLD Mobile have ads?

SBS Audio shows ads; KBS WORLD Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, SBS Audio or KBS WORLD Mobile?

SBS Audio ships an update every 3 weeks, and KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. Most recently, SBS Audio was updated on October 29, 2026 and KBS WORLD Mobile on October 29, 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.*