KBS 뉴스 vs YTN 라디오
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.
YTN 라디오
Listen to live broadcasts and watch 'visible radio' streams 24/7. Engage with real-time chat, catch up on past programs, and stay informed with the latest news and rankings. Participate in live polls and set program reminders.
- 24/7 live radio broadcasts
- Visible radio streaming
- Real-time chat participation
- On-demand program replays
- Latest news and rankings
- Live polling on issues
- Program reminders and bookmarks
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모바일에서 YTN 라디오를 만나보세요. [주요 서비스] ■ 라이브: 24시간 실시간 생방송, 보이는 라디오를 시청하실 수 있습니다. ■ 실시간 채팅: 라이브를 보고 들으면서 실시간 채팅에 참여하실 수 있습니다. ■ 방송 다시듣기: 주요 방송 프로그램을 언제든지 다시 들으실 수 있습니다. ■ 랭킹&최신뉴스: 최신뉴스와 랭킹 콘텐츠를 보실 수 있습니다. ■ 실시간 투표: 다양한 이슈에 대해서 직접 투표하실 수 있습니다. ■ 알림&북마크: 방송 5분전 알림(푸시) 설정할 수 있고, 북마크한 콘텐츠들만 모아볼 수 있습니다. [서비스 접근권한 안내] YTN 라디오앱의 원활한 사용을 위해, 다음과 같은 접근권한을 요청합니다. □ 선택 접근권한 - 사진: 게시물 작성 시 저장된 사진이나 영상을 앱에 첨부하기 위해 필요한 권한입니다. - 알림: 프로그램 청취 알림 기능 제공을 위해 필요한 권한입니다. 선택 접근권한은 해당 기능을 사용할 때 허용이 필요하며, 허용하지 않아도 해당 기능 외 다른 서비스는 이용이 가능합니다. □ 지원 문의: jyp13@ytnplus.co.kr □ 개발자 연락처 주소: 서울특별시 마포구 상암산로76 YTN 뉴스퀘어 2층 연락처: 02-2160-7450
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: YTN 라디오 at 3.6 against KBS 뉴스's 3.0. KBS 뉴스's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
YTN 라디오 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 41% positive.
KBS 뉴스 ships an update every 6 weeks, YTN 라디오 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS 뉴스 | YTN 라디오 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 41.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | YTN |
Customer experience
KBS 뉴스
YTN 라디오
In-app purchases
KBS 뉴스
No in-app purchases
YTN 라디오
No in-app purchases
