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KKBOX
by KKBOX
What KKBOX is
KKBOX is a paid service for music streaming and podcast listening from a company founded in 1999. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web, with offline listening and hi-res maximum audio quality. Lossless audio is supported, and a Chunghwa Telecom plan page states that 80 million songs support lossless sound. KKBOX offers family and student plans and a 14-day trial, but no free plan. Listed individual options include 159 TWD a month for an automatic-renewal, no-contract monthly plan; 139 TWD a month for a 12-month term; and 129 TWD a month for 24-, 30-, or 36-month terms. The longer individual terms return to 159 TWD a month afterward. Eligible Chunghwa mobile customers have VIP offers at 89.00 TWD or 119 TWD a month, with stated eligibility and renewal conditions. Apple compatibility includes iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. The App Store listing requires iOS 17.0 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later for iPad.
Who it suits
KKBOX suits listeners seeking music and podcasts on Android, iOS, or the web, especially those who value offline playback or lossless audio. Family and student plans provide additional plan choices.
What it does well
- Music and podcast streaming
- Offline listening supported
- Hi-res and lossless audio options
- Family and student plans available
- 14-day trial offered
What to know first
- No free plan
- Some VIP prices require eligible Chunghwa mobile service
- Longer terms have renewal pricing conditions
- Apple apps require recent operating systems
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 黃金/鈦金VIP優惠方案 | $119 /月,租期24/30/36個月;期滿優惠續租每月$129 · 限中華行動用戶符合VIP資格 · VIP企業客戶無法申辦 | 119 TWD a month |
| 個人方案(24/30/36個月) | $129 /月,租期24/30/36個月;期滿恢復原價$159 · 破億首歌曲無限暢聽 · 8,000萬首支援無損音質 | 129 TWD a month |
| 個人方案(12個月) | $139 /月,租期12個月;期滿恢復原價$159 · 破億首歌曲無限暢聽 · 8,000萬首支援無損音質 | 139 TWD a month |
| 個人方案(單月租) | $159 /月,自動續扣;無需綁約 · 破億首歌曲無限暢聽 · 8,000萬首支援無損音質 | 159 TWD a month |
| 藍鑽/黑鑽VIP優惠方案 | $89 /月,租期24/30/36個月;期滿優惠續租每月$129 · 限中華行動用戶符合VIP資格 · VIP企業客戶無法申辦 | 89 TWD a month |
As kkbox.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
KKBOX combines music, podcasts, offline playback, and lossless audio across mobile and web platforms. It requires a paid plan after the trial, with individual, family, student, and eligible VIP options.
Facts from KKBOX's own pages
- 無損曲目
- 中華電信方案頁稱8,000萬首歌曲支援無損音質。 · cht.com.tw, 9 Oct 2026
- Apple裝置
- App Store頁面列出iPhone、iPad、Apple TV及Apple Watch相容性。 · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Maximum audio quality
- hi-res · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Family plan
- Yes · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1999 · kkbox.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
- iOS相容性
- App Store頁面列出iPhone需iOS 17.0或以上,iPad需iPadOS 17.0或以上。 · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Lossless audio
- Yes · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Offline listening
- Yes · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Student plan
- Yes · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,ios,android · kkcompany.com, 21 Sept 2026
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