# JTBC NOW vs Kiwi+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JTBC NOW at 56% against Kiwi+'s 8%. JTBC NOW also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Kiwi+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JTBC NOW sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Kiwi+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JTBC NOW holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of JTBC NOW's written reviews are positive against 8% of Kiwi+'s.

JTBC NOW ships an update monthly, Kiwi+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JTBC NOW | Kiwi+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jtbc-now/id535074178/reviews)** | [2.1 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-plus/id1448326952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 109 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JTBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494497071) | [Broad & Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448326951) |

## What reviewers say

### JTBC NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jtbc-now/id535074178)

Access a wide variety of live channels and on-demand content from JTBC. Watch live broadcasts, catch up on past episodes, and enjoy exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage. Features include a search function and a resizable pop-up player for multitasking.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of JTBC channels, On-demand viewing of past episodes, Exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage, Highlights from various broadcasters, Program search functionality, Resizable pop-up player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JTBC 월 정기결제 (30일 이용권) | $5.99 | per month |
| 온에어 30일 이용권 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1일 이용권 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30일 이용권 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 180일 이용권 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Kiwi+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-plus/id1448326952)

Access a treasure trove of global Korean Wave content, including popular shows from KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS. Enjoy unlimited viewing anytime, anywhere with a monthly subscription. (Service not available in South Korea due to copyright agreements).

**Highlights:** Global Korean Wave content, Popular shows from major broadcasters, Monthly subscription for unlimited viewing, Watch anytime, anywhere, Copyright-protected content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packet 50,000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Packet 100,000 | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content availability
- 👍 High quality video option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow performance and buffering
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Download issues
- 🐛 Poor user interface and organization
- 🐛 Audio problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stalls and doesn't play during peak hours
- Buffering issues, especially during prime time
- App crashes when trying to download
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Video playback issues (freezing, stopping)

**Requested features**

- Add screen casting feature (Chromecast)
- Improve background download functionality for iOS
- Enable PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode for viewing while multitasking
- Fix screen rotation issues (portrait/landscape)
- Add subtitle support for shows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JTBC NOW free?

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

### Is Kiwi+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JTBC NOW or Kiwi+?

JTBC NOW is rated higher. JTBC NOW averages 3.1 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Kiwi+ averages 2.1 from 103 ratings.

### Do JTBC NOW or Kiwi+ have ads?

JTBC NOW shows ads; Kiwi+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, JTBC NOW or Kiwi+?

JTBC NOW ships an update monthly, and Kiwi+ every 5 months. Most recently, JTBC NOW was updated on November 10, 2026 and Kiwi+ on November 2, 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.*