Comparison

연합뉴스 vs KBS WORLD Mobile

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

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연합뉴스

Features
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'대한민국 뉴스의 허브, 실시간 뉴스의 최강자’ 연합뉴스가 제공하는 뉴스 애플리케이션입니다. 본 애플리케이션은 365일, 24시간 지구촌에서 일어나는 주요 뉴스를 기사와 사진, 영상으로 가장 빠르고 정확하게 전달합니다. 1) 빠르고 정확한 푸시 알림, 원하는 분야를 설정해 받아보세요. 2) 사진으로 보는 속보, 매거진뷰 속보를 사진으로 빠르게 확인하세요. 3) 나만을 위한 Y뷰어 딱 맞는 뉴스를 한눈에 보여드립니다. 4) 볼거리가 가득한 브랜드뉴스 연합뉴스 연재기획물을 구독할 수 있습니다 5) 나의 활동 내역 보기, 마이페이지 뉴스 열람 습관을 분석하고 관리합니다. 6) 위젯으로 홈 화면에서 주요 뉴스를 확인할 수 있습니다. [앱 접근 권한 안내] ■선택 접근 권한■ 알림(선택): 속보 또는 추천 뉴스 푸시 알림 수신 시 필요합니다. 사진/미디어 파일 접근 권한(선택): 제보/게시물 등록 시 사진/미디어 파일을 첨부하기 위해 필요합니다. 카메라 접근 권한(선택): 제보/게시물 등록 시 사진/동영상 촬영을 위해 필요합니다. 마이크 접근 권한(선택): 제보/게시물 등록 시 사진/동영상 촬영을 위해 필요합니다. 선택적 접근 권한은 해당 기능 이용 시 동의를 받고 있으며, 비허용 시에도 해당 기능 외 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. [고객센터] 사용 중 불편한 점이나 서비스 개선 아이디어가 있는 분들은 '1:1 문의' 기능을 이용하시거나 리뷰란에 글을 남겨주십시오. E-mail, 전화 상담은 아래 연락처를 이용해 주십시오. 연합뉴스 앱 서비스 담당 E-mail : ynamobiledev@gmail.com 연합뉴스 대표전화 : 02-398-3114

About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On-demand video (VOD)
  • Podcasts in multiple languages
  • Latest news and current affairs
  • Hallyu program content
  • Content bookmarking
Features
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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

Screenshots

연합뉴스4 screens
KBS WORLD Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KBS WORLD Mobile at 4.5 against 연합뉴스's 2.8. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 53%). 연합뉴스's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KBS WORLD Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of 연합뉴스's written reviews are positive against 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

연합뉴스 ships an update every 5 weeks, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
연합뉴스 versus KBS WORLD Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter연합뉴스KBS WORLD Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (17 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer연합뉴스KBS Media Co.

Customer experience

연합뉴스

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.5%

KBS WORLD Mobile

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.2%

In-app purchases

None

연합뉴스

No in-app purchases

None

KBS WORLD Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 연합뉴스 free?
연합뉴스 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KBS WORLD Mobile free?
KBS WORLD Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 연합뉴스 or KBS WORLD Mobile?
KBS WORLD Mobile is rated higher. 연합뉴스 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while KBS WORLD Mobile averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do 연합뉴스 or KBS WORLD Mobile have ads?
연합뉴스 shows ads; KBS WORLD Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, 연합뉴스 or KBS WORLD Mobile?
연합뉴스 ships an update every 5 weeks, and KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. Most recently, 연합뉴스 was updated on November 6, 2026 and KBS WORLD Mobile on November 6, 2026.

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