Axis StarPlayerHD vs SBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Axis StarPlayerHD
This app plays MP4 and MP3 content on mobile devices, offering features like speed control, gesture-based adjustments, and bookmarking. Manage your video library with ease and enjoy playback anywhere.
- MP4 and MP3 playback
- Adjustable playback speed (0.6x - 2.0x)
- Gesture controls for brightness and playback
- A-B repeat functionality
- Bookmark creation and management
- Folder management
- Background download support
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Axissoft Mobile StarPlayer has been developed for supporting the MP4 content playback. StarPlayer is the player that can be used for mobile video content playback. Now, You can play any MP4 contents on your computer, cafe as well as subway at anytime, anywhere. The contents of each folder can be managed by the content manager very easily. StarPlayer supports the screen brightness adjustment and RWD/FWD by using gestures. In addition, StarPlayer supports the bookmark, speed control, display aspect ratio, rotation lock and A-B repeat features. - Support features - 1. Speed control : 0.6x ~ 2.0x 2. Display aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, fullscreen 3. Brightness change of the screen by using gestures 4. Rewind, fast forward of playback by using gestures 5. A- B repeat playback 6. Playlist feature of the latest downloaded content playback 7. Multiple content download 8. Bookmark : create/delete/play 9. Folder management 10. Thumbnail images 11. Bookmark thumbnail memo feature - Procedures (1) Play the content (MP4 or MP3) (2) touch the bookmark button (3) add the bookmark thumbnail image (4) touch the bookmark edit button (5) select the bookmark thumbnail image (6) the bookmark memo view will be loaded (7) write the memo 12. Support the MP4 background download ( iOS7.0 later ) - Support content format - MP4/MP3 format playable on mobile devices content
SBS
Access live SBS broadcasts with real-time chat and catch up on missed episodes. Discover a vast library of 70,000+ VOD titles, from classics to new releases, updated monthly. Personalize your viewing with tailored recommendations and earn points for exclusive content access.
- Personalized home feed recommendations
- Live SBS streaming with chat
- Time machine for missed live broadcasts
- Live broadcast reminders
- Extensive VOD library (70,000+ titles)
- Points system for early access and rewards
- Show ticket applications
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Play All of SBS Content, Right Here! ● Unlimited HD Live Streaming — Free for All Signed-In Users - Anyone with an account can watch live TV in HD for free, complete with real-time chat. - Stream all SBS channels live, including SBS, SBS Plus, SBS Sports, and SBS Golf. - Missed something? Use the Time Machine feature to rewind and catch up on any part of a broadcast. - Legendary classics are available 24/7 in continuous streaming. ● On-Demand Library of 100,000+ Titles - New free content is added every month. - Explore the latest dramas, variety shows, and documentaries currently airing, plus timeless classics and editor-curated collections. ● Apply for SBS Live Show Tickets - Enter for a chance to attend live tapings of your favorite shows, including Inkigayo and more. - Track all your ticket applications in one place and use your in-app ticket for fast entry at the venue. [Optional Permissions] - Notifications: To send you scheduling reminders for live broadcasts and promotional push alerts. - Camera Access: To allow photo capture when attaching image files. ※ Denying optional permissions may limit access to certain features. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerRulesSbs.do - Privacy Policy: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerPrivacySbs.do
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Axis StarPlayerHD at none against SBS's 15. Axis StarPlayerHD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). SBS's advantage is rating (1.8 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and review sentiment 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. SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Axis StarPlayerHD asks for nothing beyond the download.
SBS holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBS has 102 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Axis StarPlayerHD's written reviews are positive against 17% of SBS's.
Axis StarPlayerHD ships an update every 6 weeks, SBS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Axis StarPlayerHD | SBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (14 ratings) | 1.8 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 17.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axissoft | SBS I&M Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Axis StarPlayerHD
SBS
In-app purchases
Axis StarPlayerHD
No in-app purchases
SBS
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE$1.991 Month
- play Live$1.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD$4.991 Month
- play Standard$4.991 Month
- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- play Premium$7.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass$9.991 Month
- 1day, LIVE+VOD$1.99
- 7day, Real-time TV+VOD$3.99
- 30day, Real-time TV+VOD$6.99
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- 30day, LIVE+VOD$7.99
