매일경제 vs KBS WORLD Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
매일경제
Access the latest news and articles from South Korea's leading economic media outlet. Read the daily newspaper, view e-paper editions, and receive real-time breaking news alerts.
- Latest economic news
- Newspaper layout viewer
- Real-time breaking news alerts
- e-Newspaper access
- Subscription options
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모바일 No.1 매일경제 뉴스 앱 국내 최대 경제 미디어인 매일경제 기사를 언제 어디서나 볼 수 있는 모바일 앱입니다. ■ 뉴스 매일경제 최신 주요 뉴스 제공 ■ 지면보기 매일경제 지면 뷰어 (전일자 신문 제공) ■ 속보 실시간 속보 기사 알림 매일경제는 앞으로도 뉴미디어 시대를 앞서가는 서비스로 독자 여러분에게 더 가까이 다가가도록 하겠습니다. 감사합니다. [선택 접근 권한] 알림 : 속보 뉴스 수신을 위해 사용됩니다. 해당기능 이용시 허용이 필요하며, 허용하지 않아도 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. 접근권한 변경은 설정 > 매일경제에서 권한 별로 변경 가능합니다. ■ 매경PLUS 구독 안내 매경플러스는 정기구독형 상품입니다. 월구독: 5,900원 연구독: 59,000원 신문/e신문 구독자 할인 월구독: 2,900원 신문/e신문 구독자 할인 연구독: 29,000원 ■ 이용약관 및 개인정보처리방침 이용약관: https://www.mk.co.kr/mypage/policy 개인정보처리방침: https://www.mk.co.kr/mypage/privacy ■ 고객지원 전화 문의 02-2000-2000 이메일 문의 service@mk.co.kr
KBS WORLD Mobile
Access a wide range of content from South Korea's public broadcaster, including Hallyu programs, news, and cultural shows. Stream live TV, VOD, and podcasts in multiple languages, with bookmarking features for easy access.
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand video (VOD)
- Podcasts in multiple languages
- Latest news and current affairs
- Hallyu program content
- Content bookmarking
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Enjoy various content created by South Korea’s flagship public broadcaster KBS! KBS WORLD TV provides well-made Hallyu programs in different languages. KBS WORLD Radio offers the latest news and other contents in 11 languages. KBS KOREA serves as the go-to channel for the entire Korean diaspora. KBS WORLD is the window to Korea. [Key Features] - Full schedule for KBS WORLD channels - On-air streaming, VOD, Podcasts for KBS WORLD’s content • VOD service for various Hallyu content • 24hr audio/kpop streaming and podcasts available in multiple languages - Content covering news, current affairs, culture and entertainment available in multiple languages - Languages: English, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese - Content can be bookmarked for future viewing [Required Access Permissions] - Storage : Required to save basic app information and for use of application ※ How to control app permissions: Settings > KBS WORLD Mobile [Requirements] - Languages: English, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese - Compatibility: iOS devices using iOS 10.0 or later * Contact : rki@kbs.co.kr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KBS WORLD Mobile at 4.5 against 매일경제's 2.5. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (70% vs 43%). 매일경제's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. 매일경제 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KBS WORLD Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
KBS WORLD Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KBS WORLD Mobile has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of 매일경제's written reviews are positive against 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's.
매일경제 ships an update monthly, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 매일경제 | KBS WORLD Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 매일경제신문 | KBS Media Co. |
Customer experience
매일경제
KBS WORLD Mobile
In-app purchases
매일경제
- MaeKyungPLUS Monthly (Newspaper)$1.991 Month
- MaeKyungPLUS Monthly (eNewspaper)$1.991 Month
- MaeKyungPLUS Standard Monthly$3.991 Month
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- MaeKyungPLUS Annual (Newspaper)$19.991 Year
- MaeKyungPLUS Annual (eNewspaper)$19.991 Year
- MaeKyungPLUS Annual$39.991 Year
KBS WORLD Mobile
No in-app purchases
