Comparison

다음 vs VinaBrief

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

Head to head
About

다음

Access a comprehensive portal for news, trending topics, community discussions, shopping, and short-form video content. Offers personalized AI recommendations and rewards for daily check-ins. Includes special search features for identifying flowers, books, and music.

Highlights
  • All-in-one information portal
  • Personalized AI content recommendations
  • Trending news and topics
  • Community discussions
  • Shopping trends and deals
  • Short-form video content
  • Special search features (flower, book, music)
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Stay ahead of everyone — discover every story unfolding right now on the all-new Daum app. ▶ A space where we talk again — Community now open! Discover what’s trending right now in the [ Community ] tab. Explore fresh stories and real-time reactions by interest topic. Share your thoughts casually through short posts. ▶ All the world's information at a glance The [ Home ] tab has everything essential: From stock updates, sports, weather and game to real-time trending rankings and must-see stories you won't want to miss. Stay informed and handle everything with Daum! Scroll down the [ Home ] tab to uncover endless feed tailored just for you. ▶ Want personalized AI content recommendations? Watch a personalized feed at the [ Home ] tab. With [ DD ], you can easily and quickly find content that's recommended just for you! It analyzes your interests and engagement so you can enjoy an even more immersive content experience. ▶ Don’t want to miss out on the hottest trends and news? Check out the [ Contents ] tab for the latest buzz, top stories, and must-reads everyone’s talking about. Stay on top of every topic, all in one place! ▶ Trendy finds and seasonal must-haves all in one list! Discover daily hot picks and shopping trends in the [ Shopping ] tab. Enjoy smart shopping with our curated selection, from great deals to popular items. ▶ Enjoy a healthy dose of daily short-form content! Watch immersive short-form content in the [ Loop ] tab. Stay informed and engaged by exploring various content from current events to viral trends! ▶ Earn points just by checking in! Get Kakaopay points simply by checking in daily [ Benefits Plus ]. The more you use it, the more you gain—try Daum today! ▶ Curious about this flower, that book, or the song playing right now? Use [ Special Search ] by tapping the icon on the right of the search bar. Find flower names with ‘Flower Search,’ book details with ‘Code Search,’ and song titles with ‘Music Search.’ Whenever you want to know more about something, turn to the Daum app. ● Usage Guide · The Daum app is supported by iOS 17 or later. This ensures better service quality and protection of your personal information. · Video and music content in the Daum app are set to autoplay by default. To disable autoplay on mobile data (LTE, 5G, etc.), go to [More] > [Settings] > [Media Autoplay]. ● Please note: All permissions requested by Daum app are optional, so you can use the service even if you choose not to allow them. · Location: For location-based search results, weather updates, and displaying location info on websites (e.g., current location on maps). · Photos: For downloading and uploading files or images. · Microphone: For voice search, music identification, or recording features on web pages accessed through the app. · Camera: For special searches and camera usage on web pages accessed through the app. · Notifications: For weather, mail, cafe, and other content alerts ● About Daum App Team · Developer/Operator: Daum Corp. · Email: daum.app@daumcorp.com · Phone: 1577-3321

About

VinaBrief

Features
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매일 오전 8시, 베트남 생활에 필요한 내 생활권 소식만. VinaBrief는 베트남 현지 언론의 소식 가운데 베트남에 사는 외국인의 생활에 영향이 있거나 알아 두면 쓸모 있는 것을 골라 한국어 브리핑으로 전합니다. 뉴스를 다 읽을 시간은 없지만, 비자·교통·날씨·안전처럼 내 생활에 닿는 변화는 놓치고 싶지 않은 분을 위해 만들었습니다. ■ 내 생활권 브리핑 호치민권, 하노이권, 다낭권 중 사는 곳을 고르면 그 지역과 전국 소식으로 오늘의 브리핑을 만듭니다. 빈즈엉·동나이·붕따우, 박닌·하이퐁, 호이안·후에처럼 주변 도시 소식도 생활권에 함께 담깁니다. 그 밖의 지역에 살면 전국 브리핑을 받습니다. ■ 오전 8시 알림 하루 한 번 베트남 시간 오전 8시에 오늘의 브리핑을 알림으로 보냅니다. 알림은 하루 한 번뿐이고, 설정에서 언제든 끌 수 있습니다. ■ 짧게 읽고 원문으로 각 소식은 몇 문장 요약과 "왜 중요한가"로 정리하고, 날짜가 정해진 소식은 일정도 함께 보여 줍니다. 원문 매체 이름과 원문 링크를 늘 함께 표시합니다. 지난 소식은 소식 탭에서 이어 볼 수 있습니다. ■ 오프라인에서도 마지막으로 받은 브리핑을 기기에 저장해 연결이 끊겨도 다시 볼 수 있습니다. ■ 가입 없이 회원가입과 로그인 없이 바로 읽습니다. GPS 위치를 쓰지 않고, 광고 추적을 하지 않습니다. 문의: support@vinabrief.com

Screenshots

다음4 screens
VinaBrief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VinaBrief at none against 다음's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

다음 ships an update every 2 weeks, VinaBrief every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
다음 versus VinaBrief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter다음VinaBrief
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB39 MB
Age rating+1712+
DeveloperDaum Corp.Hojin Jang

Bugs and requests

다음

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on launch after updates
  • Pages fail to load or display 404 errors
  • Keyboard disappears after single character input
  • Session logs out unexpectedly
  • Auto-playing videos ignore user settings
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  • GIF images don't animate without scrolling
  • Search results not displaying on Retina iPad
  • Links in articles don't open properly
  • Email loading fails with repeated refresh loops
  • Widget shows temporary connection error
  • Back button navigation issues
  • Comment section page reloads on like action
  • AirPlay conflicts with app functionality

Requested features

12 requests
  • English language support and multilingual options
  • Selective news source subscription by publisher
  • Dark mode toggle in app settings
  • Full-page screenshot capture functionality
  • Improved keyboard stability in search
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  • Back button repositioning for better ergonomics
  • Japanese language support
  • Kakao account integration removal option
  • Better session persistence and login retention
  • Music search feature improvement
  • Bus/subway arrival time widget for maps
  • Multiple window browsing capability

VinaBrief

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

다음

No in-app purchases

None

VinaBrief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 다음 free?
다음 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VinaBrief free?
VinaBrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 다음 or VinaBrief have ads?
다음 shows ads; VinaBrief does not.
Which is updated more often, 다음 or VinaBrief?
다음 ships an update every 2 weeks, and VinaBrief every 9 days. Most recently, 다음 was updated on November 10, 2026 and VinaBrief on November 6, 2026.

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