YTN vs KBS WORLD Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YTN
Access breaking news, live broadcasts, and exclusive digital content from a leading Korean news channel. Stay informed with categorized news, editor's picks, and timely alerts. Submit your own news tips directly through the app.
- 24-hour live news broadcasts
- Categorized news (politics, economy, society)
- Editor's picks and real-time issues
- Exclusive digital content series
- TV news and documentary programs
- Breaking news alerts
- User news submission feature
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대한민국 24시간 뉴스 채널 YTN ▶ 분야별뉴스 정치, 경제, 사회 등 분야별 주요 뉴스와 에디터가 추천하는 실시간 이슈별 뉴스를 확인할 수 있습니다. ▶ 24시간 LIVE 대한민국의 뉴스를 LIVE로 24시간 시청할 수 있습니다. ▶ 시리즈 TV에서 볼 수 없는 YTN의 디지털 콘텐츠를 확인하세요. ▶ TV프로그램 TV 뉴스와 다큐 시사프로그램를 언제 어디서나 볼 수 있습니다. ▶ 편의기능 이 시각 속보, YTN만의 단독 뉴스를 APP 알림 메시지로 빠르게 받아보세요. ▶ 제보하기 당신의 제보가 뉴스가 됩니다. 휴대폰으로 즉시 촬영하고 바로 제보하세요. ▶콘텐츠 최적화 UXUI 직관적인 기사 가독성을 제공하고 콘텐츠 간 이동이 쉽도록 설계했습니다 [서비스 접근권한 안내] YTN 앱의 원활한 사용을 위해, 다음과 같은 접근권한을 요청합니다. □ 필수 접근권한 - 전화: 안정적인 YTN 앱 서비스 제공을 위해 필수적으로 필요한 권한입니다. □ 선택 접근권한 - 저장공간: 제보 시 기기에 저장된 사진 및 영상을 YTN 앱에 첨부하기 위해 접근이 필요합니다. - 카메라: 제보 시 YTN 앱으로 사진 및 영상을 촬영하기 위해 접근이 필요합니다. 선택 접근권한은 해당 기능을 사용할 때 허용이 필요하며, 비 허용 시에도 해당 기능 외 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. □ 지원문의: ------------------ 개발자 연락처 주소 : 서울특별시 마포구 상암산로76 YTN 뉴스퀘어 2층 연락처 : 02-2160-7453
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 YTN's 3.0. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 39%). YTN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KBS WORLD Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of YTN's written reviews are positive against 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's.
YTN ships an update every 2 months, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YTN | KBS WORLD Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (12 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YTN | KBS Media Co. |
Customer experience
YTN
KBS WORLD Mobile
In-app purchases
YTN
No in-app purchases
KBS WORLD Mobile
No in-app purchases
