Comparison

Y박스 vs PodWave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Y박스

Discover trending spots, cultural content, and exclusive merchandise. Enjoy data benefits and unique collaborations. This app offers a vibrant community and curated experiences for young adults.

Highlights
  • Place recommendations and community
  • Trend news and cultural content
  • Data gifting service
  • Exclusive merchandise shopping
  • Event updates
Features
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Y를 위한 굿즈부터 핫플 추천까지 재밌는건 다 있다! 지금 데이터 혜택부터 커뮤니티까지 새로워진 Y박스를 즐겨보세요. Unbox your Taste, Y박스 KT의 데이터 혜택 서비스, Y박스가 Y의 취향을 가득 담아 새롭게 업데이트되었습니다. 다양한 이벤트 소식까지 재미있고 볼거리 가득 Y박스를 지금 시작해보세요! Y박스 앱은 통신사, 나이 상관 없이 모두가 이용할 수 있습니다. (단, Y BOX 데이터 서비스는 KT고객 한정) ▲YCREW (New) 취향이 같은 Y고객끼리 모이는 커뮤니티 혼자보다 함께할 때 더 특별해지는, 나만의 크루를 지금 만나보세요. ▲YPLAY 새로운 트렌드 소식, 풍부한 컬쳐 콘텐츠와 다양한 이벤트가 계속 업데이트 되는 Y 감성 가득한 매거진을 즐겨보세요 ▲YBOX KT 고객을 위한 데이터 혜택 서비스. 친구/가족들과 데이터 '선물하기' 기능을 손쉽게 이용해보세요. ▲YSPOT Y를 위한 장소 추천 테마 커뮤니티입니다. 진짜 20대가 추천하는 핫플 코스와 직접 참여하는 공유 커뮤니티를 확인해보세요. [ Y박스의 접근 권한 항목 및 필요 사유] 1.필수적 접근권한 없음 2.선택적 접근권한 # 연락처 권한 : 친구 목록 확인 및 데이터 선물하기 수신 발신을 위해 필요한 권한입니다. # 알림 권한 : KT Y박스에 대한 푸시 알림을 위한 권한에 접근합니다. # 카메라 권한 : 리뷰 작성 시 사진 첨부 및 촬영을 위해 필요한 권한입니다. # 추적 권한 : 맞춤 추천 및 혜택 제공을 위해 활용됩니다. 서비스 이외의 목적으로는 사용되지 않습니다. * 선택적 접근권한의 허용에는 동의하지 않아도 서비스의 이용이 가능합니다.

About

PodWave

Features
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PodWave — The third wave of podcast listening Go beyond play and subscribe. Capture what you hear. ■ What makes PodWave different • Tame: A listening note pinned to a playback moment. Jump back to that exact spot anytime. • Tame Player: Leave memos on the episode timeline while you listen. • Tame Editor: Organize notes per episode and use on-device speech-to-text when you need it. • Library hub: Subscriptions, history, tames, playlists, and downloads in one place. ■ Podcast listening • Search, subscribe, and play podcasts • Queue, playback speed, background audio • Episode downloads and offline listening • Add live stream URLs (radio and streaming) ■ Discover • Genre and country-based recommendations • Personalized home lineup ■ Device sync (optional) • Sign in with Google or Apple • Sync subscriptions, history, tames, playlists, and settings • Play and capture tames locally without signing in ■ Privacy • No ads. We do not sell your data. • Downloaded audio is never uploaded to our servers. Core features are free. Feedback: zettyfactory@gmail.com

Screenshots

Y박스4 screens
PodWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Y박스 at none against PodWave's 4. Y박스 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PodWave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PodWave sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Y박스 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Y박스 ships an update every 4 months, PodWave weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Y박스 versus PodWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterY박스PodWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKT CorporationWhanyun Choi

In-app purchases

None

Y박스

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PodWave

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip.$2.99
  • Development Support$6.99
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  • Super Supporter$34.99

Questions

Is Y박스 free?
Y박스 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PodWave free?
PodWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Y박스 or PodWave have ads?
Y박스 shows ads; PodWave does not.
Which is updated more often, Y박스 or PodWave?
Y박스 ships an update every 4 months, and PodWave weekly. Most recently, Y박스 was updated on November 6, 2026 and PodWave on October 31, 2026.

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