Comparison

MBN 매일방송 vs KBS WORLD Mobile

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

Head to head

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About

MBN 매일방송

Access all MBN broadcasts and news conveniently on your mobile device. Watch live TV, catch up on popular shows, and stay updated with breaking news.

Highlights

Live TV streaming
Program schedules
On-demand viewing of popular shows
Breaking news and past news archives
Push notifications for new programs and urgent news
Personalized content saving

Features

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MBN의 모든 방송과 뉴스를 한 눈에 확인해 보세요! 언제 어디서나 간편하게 모바일로 MBN을 만나보세요! 고화질 영상은 물론 실시간 뉴스까지! 다양한 정보들을 지금 바로 손쉽게 만날 수 있습니다! [주요기능] 1. 온에어 및 편성표 : 실시간 방송 시청 및 방송 시간을 확인할 수 있습니다. 2. 다시보기, 무료영상 시청 : 엄지의 제왕, 천기누설, 황금알 등 화제의 프로그램을 다시 시청하실 수 있습니다. 3. 뉴스 : 이 시각 가장 핫한 뉴스들과 속보, 지난 뉴스 다시보기까지 편리하게 이용하실 수 있습니다. 4. 푸시 알람 : MBN 신규 프로그램들과 긴급 뉴스까지 알람 기능으로 빠르게 받아보실 수 있습니다. 5. 개인화 기능 : 즐겨보는 프로그램, 보고 또 보고싶은 영상들은 나만의 공간에 담아두고 편리하게 이용할 수 있습니다. [이용요금] - 매일방송에서 제공하는 어플리케이션은 무료로 다운로드 가능합니다. - 매일방송 어플리케이션 이용 시 무선인터넷 (Wi-Fi)를 연결하여 사용하는 경우, 무선 인터넷 이용료가 부과되지 않습니다. 단, 무선인터넷 (Wi-Fi)을 연결하지 않고 가입하신 이동통신사의 무선인터넷(5G, LTE)을 연결하는 경우, 별도의 무선 데이터 통화료가 부과됩니다. [선택 접근권한] 카메라 : 제보하기에서 사진 및 영상 등록 시 사용 사진 및 저장공간 : 제보하기에서 사진 및 영상 등록 시 사용 해당기능 이용시 허용이 필요하며, 허용하지 않아도 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. 접근권한 변경은 설정 > MBN매일방송에서 권한 별로 변경 가능합니다. 고객지원 전화 문의 02-2000-5746 이메일 문의 apple@mkinternet.com

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

MBN 매일방송4 screens

KBS WORLD Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KBS WORLD Mobile at 70% against MBN 매일방송's 49%. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). MBN 매일방송's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MBN 매일방송 ships an update every 3 months, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

MBN 매일방송 versus KBS WORLD Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MBN 매일방송	KBS WORLD Mobile
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	49.2% of reviews	69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	—	13 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	10.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	14 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Maekyung AX	KBS Media Co.

Customer experience

MBN 매일방송

Written reviews59 reviews

Positive49.2%

Neutral20.3%

Negative30.5%

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

MBN 매일방송

No in-app purchases

None

KBS WORLD Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MBN 매일방송 free?

MBN 매일방송 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.

Do MBN 매일방송 or KBS WORLD Mobile have ads?

Neither MBN 매일방송 nor KBS WORLD Mobile shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MBN 매일방송 or KBS WORLD Mobile?

MBN 매일방송 ships an update every 3 months, and KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. Most recently, MBN 매일방송 was updated on October 17, 2026 and KBS WORLD Mobile on October 19, 2026.