# 알라딘 vs 방송대 eBook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 방송대 eBook at none against 알라딘's 7. 방송대 eBook also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 알라딘 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 방송대 eBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

알라딘 ships an update every 2 months, 방송대 eBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 알라딘 | 방송대 eBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id365898918/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29** | — |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aladdin Communication](https://appshunter.io/developer/365898921) | [Korea National Open University](https://appshunter.io/developer/504499080) |

## What reviewers say

### 알라딘

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id365898918)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (1,250캐시) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (1,000캐시) | $1.00 | one-time |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (10,000캐시) | $10.00 | one-time |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (25,000캐시) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (50,000캐시) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (100,000캐시) | $79.99 | one-time |
| 알라딘 전자책캐시 (100,000캐시) | $99.99 | one-time |


### 방송대 eBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebook/id1579825285)

This application provides a digital reader for educational books with annotation features like freehand drawing, notes, highlighters, and bookmarks. Content can be synchronized across devices for seamless access. It's available for students and general members who register on the publisher's website.

**Highlights:** Freehand drawing annotations, Note-taking, Highlighter tool, Bookmark functionality, Cross-device synchronization, Digital book reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 알라딘 free?

알라딘 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 방송대 eBook free?

방송대 eBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 알라딘 or 방송대 eBook have ads?

Neither 알라딘 nor 방송대 eBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 알라딘 or 방송대 eBook?

알라딘 ships an update every 2 months, and 방송대 eBook every 3 weeks. Most recently, 알라딘 was updated on November 6, 2026 and 방송대 eBook on November 3, 2026.

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