EBS 반디 vs Busan e
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EBS 반디
This app provides access to EBS internet radio, including live FM and dedicated channels, along with on-demand audio and podcasts. Enjoy features like replays, program information, real-time chat, and a customizable player.
- Live EBS radio streaming
- On-demand audio and podcasts
- Program replays and information
- Real-time chat feature
- Advanced audio player
- Personalized program recommendations
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교육의 중심, EBS의 인터넷 라디오 '반디'가 모든 것이 새로워졌습니다. 새로워진 반디에서 신규 추가된 인터넷 라디오 채널과 EBS의 AOD, 팟캐스트 콘텐츠를 즐겨 보세요! [EBS 반디 소개] EBS 라디오(FM 채널 및 인터넷 전용 채널)와 EBS AOD 콘텐츠를 실시간으로 청취할 수 있는 라디오 App 입니다. [주요 서비스] - 새로운 디자인 적용으로 더욱 쉽고 재미있는 EBS 라디오 실시간 청취 제공 - 신규 인터넷 전용 라디오 채널 추가 - 청취 중인 방송 프로그램에 대한 다시듣기, 도서정보, 방송내용, 선곡표 제공 - 실시간 참여가 가능한 반디톡 제공 - EBS의 다양한 AOD, 팟캐스트 청취 및 AOD 구매 기능 제공 - AOD 청취를 위한 고급 AOD Player 제공 (배속, 구간반복, 빨리감기, 자막 등 기능 제공) - 사용자 이용 분석에 따른 나를 위한 추천 프로그램 제공 - 방송 편성표,패밀리 서비스 (EBS 모바일, 앱 서비스 소개) 등 제공 - 설정 (네트워크, 자동실행, 자동종료, 앱 버전확인 등) - 알림창, 잠금화면 재생 지원 [서비스 이용 시 주의사항] - 사용자의 네트워크 상태에 따라 서비스 이용에 어려움이 있을 수 있습니다. - 3G/LTE 이용 시 데이터 요금이 부과될 수 있습니다. [문의 및 오류신고] - 전화문의 : EBS고객센터 1588-1580 (연중무휴 오전 9시~ 밤 12시) - 이메일문의 : helpdesk@ebs.co.kr
Busan e
This app provides live English radio broadcasts from Busan, offering local living tips, cultural information, and news. It also features Chinese and Vietnamese language services, making it a resource for visitors, expatriates, and locals looking to improve their English.
- Live radio broadcasts
- Local living tips
- Cultural information
- News and weather
- Chinese language service
- Vietnamese language service
- English learning opportunities
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Busan e-FM is the first local English radio station established by the City of Busan in order to provide useful living tips and information about local culture to visitors from overseas and expatriates living in the Busan area as well as to help Busan citizens to improve their English ability by expanding opportunities to listen to radio broadcasts in English. Since it launched its English radio service via 90.5MHz on February 27th 2009, Busan e-FM Radio has provided not only useful but also entertaining programs covering current affairs, news, entertainment, music, culture and information. Busan e-FM has also been providing its listeners with the Chinese language service since October 28th 2013 as well as the Vietnamese language service since May 29th, 2016. Busan e-FM's smartphone application will enable you to listen to live broadcasts in real time in the palm of your hand so that you can access a wide range of information including news, weather forecasts, and AODs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Busan e at 3.0 against EBS 반디's 1.8. Busan e also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). EBS 반디's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. EBS 반디 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Busan e asks for nothing beyond the download.
Busan e holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EBS 반디 has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EBS 반디's written reviews are positive against 50% of Busan e's.
EBS 반디 ships an update monthly, Busan e every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EBS 반디 | Busan e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (27 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | EBS(한국교육방송공사) | (재)부산영어방송재단 |
Customer experience
EBS 반디
Busan e
In-app purchases
EBS 반디
- 교양방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$19.99
- 영어방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$19.99
- 방송전체 자유이용권 (1개월)$29.99
Busan e
No in-app purchases
