# EBS play

> Experience a more convenient and pleasant EBS PLAY with a new UI, faster search and playback, Chromecast support, and enhanced stability.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebs.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebs.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ebs.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** EBS(한국교육방송공사)
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 3,099,268
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (5,768 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2011-04-12
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebs.android)
- **Website:** [http://m.ebs.co.kr](http://m.ebs.co.kr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sso.ebs.co.kr/policy/privacy](https://sso.ebs.co.kr/policy/privacy)

## Description

EBS Play brings the fastest EBS replay service and free live streaming from six channels including EBS1TV. The redesigned home screen improves navigation while integrated search helps you find programs quickly. Watch in mini-view while using other menus, save favorites and VODs to My, and get personalized recommended videos based on your preferences.

The app supports downloads (Android 12 and below) and media access (Android 13+) for playback and uploads. Optional permissions enable additional features like push checks. Minimum Android 5.0 required for general use; higher specs are recommended for high-quality lectures. For customer support contact 1588-1580 (Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00). EBS Play continuously updates based on user feedback to improve streaming, search, and VOD experiences.

## Rankings

- #33,829 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ebs.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's menu accessibility and educational content, noting it is generally nice. However, many experience frequent crashes, video playback problems such as incomplete videos and no fullscreen, poor login and registration functionality, app failing to open or loading indefinitely, and desire Chromecast support. Overall, technical and usability issues adversely affect user experience.

### Pros

- Menu accessibility is good, allowing convenient access to desired content.
- Some users find the app educational and generally positive in content.
- App has some nice features appreciated by users.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or closes unexpectedly during use.
- Video playback issues including videos not playing fully and screen not allowing full screen mode.
- Login and registration features are poor or do not work properly.
- App sometimes does not open or gets stuck loading.
- Lack of Chromecast support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebs.android)