KBS 뉴스 vs 한국일보 USA
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.
한국일보 USA
Access essential US living information, local news, and community forums for Koreans. Connect with others, find job and living tips, and stay updated on market and auto news.
- Local news updates
- Community forums
- Job listings
- Living information
- Market and auto news
- Exclusive deals and events
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Easily get access to all the information you need living in the US by downloading “The Koreatimes USA” APP! By using the latest “Ktown1st”, you can communicate online using various topics including blog posts, video stories, job information, and living information with your fellow Koreans! The app also feeds fast and accurate local news, RadioSeoul, and hot issues from Korea and you can easily check out market, realty, and auto information all in one app! There’s no need to download multiple apps, simply download “The Korea Times USA app” for all your informative needs all in one place! The app also provides exclusive deals, events, coupons and many more sweepstakes for the users!! 미국생활에 꼭 필요한 서비스는 한국일보USA앱을 통해 손쉽게 이용하세요. 한층 업그레이드된 Ktown1st(Ktown1번가)를 통해 한인들과 다양한 주제로 묻고 답하며 소통 하고, 블로그•영상스토리•구인구직 등 실생활 꿀팁이 가득합니다. 또한 신속하고 정확한 로컬 뉴스와 라디오서울, 그리고 한국의 핫이슈 등을 전달하며, 마켓•부동산•자동차 등 다양한 정보를 확인하실 수 있습니다. 여러 앱을 다운 받으실 필요 없이 여러 서비스가 통합된 한국일보 USA에서 미국생활 정보를 편하게 사용하세요. 한국일보 USA을 사용하시는 분을 위한 쿠폰, 이벤트등 혜택도 다양합니다!! [선택 접근 권한] - 저장공간: 기기에서 사진을 전송하기 위해 사용 - 카메라: 사진 촬영 기능을 제공하기 위해 사용 - 위치: 업소록의 위치 정보 전송 등 위치 기반 서비스에서 사용 - 전화: 업소록에 등록된 업소에 전화 연결에 사용
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 한국일보 USA at 3.8 against KBS 뉴스's 3.0. 한국일보 USA also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 41%). KBS 뉴스's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
한국일보 USA holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of KBS 뉴스's written reviews are positive against 82% of 한국일보 USA's.
KBS 뉴스 ships an update every 6 weeks, 한국일보 USA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS 뉴스 | 한국일보 USA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| 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 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | The Korea Times USA |
Customer experience
KBS 뉴스
한국일보 USA
In-app purchases
KBS 뉴스
No in-app purchases
한국일보 USA
No in-app purchases
