KBS 뉴스 vs KNN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBS 뉴스
Access a wide range of news content and enjoy various information and entertainment anytime, anywhere. This app allows you to easily search for articles and experience improved video playback with high-definition support.
- Access diverse news content
- Watch YouTube shorts and live streams
- Quick article search
- Improved video playback
- High-definition support
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The KBS NEWS application representing Korea has released a new version. - Enjoy a wealth of content with just one KBS news app and meet various information and enjoyment anytime, anywhere. - Enjoy various YouTube contents such as today's shorts and YouTube live easily through the KBS News app. - Search for all the articles you want easily and quickly with the KBS News app. - You can have a new viewing experience with improved automatic playback and high-definition support on the KBS news app. [Detailed Information on Optional Access Rights] - Camera, microphone: Permission to shoot and attach pictures or videos for news reports. - Photo: Permission to attach photos or videos stored on the device when sending in certain reports on news * All of the above functions are optional access rights, so you can use the service even if you do not agree.
KNN
Access fast and accurate news from Busan and Gyeongnam, along with diverse content including health, culture, and sports. Share articles via social media and rewatch all programs and news broadcasts.
- Real-time Busan/Gyeongnam news
- Live broadcast viewing
- Video submissions
- Article sharing to social media
- Rewatch programs and news
- Health, culture, and sports news
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부산·경남의 신속하고 정확한 뉴스를 전달하는 KNN 앱 입니다. 생방송보기와 동영상제보는 물론 검색한 기사내용을 페이스북이나 트위터로 전송할 수 있으며, KNN의 모든 프로그램과 뉴스를 다시 볼 수 있습니다. 따끈따끈한 부산·경남의 뉴스와 세계 곳곳에서 일어나는 다양한 소식과 실생활에 유용한 건강생활정보, 문화예술행사, 스포츠 소식까지!! 다채로운 콘텐츠로 구성되어 있는 KNN앱을 통해 더 넓은 세상과 소통하세요. KNN앱 이용을 위해 아래의 선택권한이 필요합니다. 사진/미디어 파일 접근 권한 : 촬영된 사진 또는 동영상을 제보하기 위해 필요합니다. 카메라 접근 권한 : 제보하기 위한 사진 또는 동영상을 촬영하기 위해 필요합니다. 선택권한은 거부 시 해당 서비스 이용에 제한이 있을 수 있으나 타 서비스는 이용이 가능합니다. 동영상 링크 : https://v.knn.co.kr/banner/appleknn01.mp4, https://v.knn.co.kr/banner/appleknn02.mp4
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KNN at 5.0 against KBS 뉴스's 3.0. KBS 뉴스's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KNN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KBS 뉴스 has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KBS 뉴스 ships an update every 6 weeks, KNN every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS 뉴스 | KNN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | KNN(Korea New Network) Co. Ltd |
Customer experience
KBS 뉴스
KNN
In-app purchases
KBS 뉴스
No in-app purchases
KNN
No in-app purchases
