MBC mini vs SBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MBC mini
Listen to live radio, watch shows, and engage with broadcasts through messages. Access a library of podcasts with playback controls and sharing options. Personalize your experience with saved content and reminders.
- Live radio and visual broadcasts
- Interactive broadcast participation
- Podcast library and playback controls
- Content sharing
- Personalized listening history
- App start alarms and scheduled shutdowns
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[MBC 스마트라디오 mini의 주요기능] 1. 표준FM, FM4U, 올댓뮤직 실시간 청취 및 보이는 라디오 시청 2. mini 메시지와 문자로 방송 참여 3. 실시간 방송 선곡 정보리스트와 듣기 연결 4. 팟캐스트 오리지널 프로그램과 방송 다시듣기, 검색 기능 제공 5. 팟캐스트 재생 중 구간이동, 앞뒤 10초 이동, 속도 제어 등 다양한 기능 제공 6. 내가 청취 중인 방송과 팟캐스트 에피소드 공유하기 기능 제공 7. MY mini - 최근 청취한 에피소드, 팟캐스트 구독, 선곡 좋아요, 에피소드 좋아요 제공 8. mini APP 시작 알람, 예약 종료, 이용안내 등 제공 ■ mini의 원활한 이용을 위해 접근권한의 허용이 필요합니다. 선택 접근권한은 '거부'시에도 mini 이용이 가능합니다. ※ 선택 접근권한 - 로컬 알림 : mini 시작 알림 예약 기능을 사용하는 경우, 지정된 시간에 알림 메시지를 띄우기 위해 사용. 혹시 MBC mini 이용에 문제가 있으세요? 설치가 필요 없는 웹앱( https://mini.imbc.com )으로 MBC 라디오를 이용하실 수 있습니다. © MBC & iMBC
SBS
Access live SBS broadcasts with real-time chat and catch up on missed episodes. Discover a vast library of 70,000+ VOD titles, from classics to new releases, updated monthly. Personalize your viewing with tailored recommendations and earn points for exclusive content access.
- Personalized home feed recommendations
- Live SBS streaming with chat
- Time machine for missed live broadcasts
- Live broadcast reminders
- Extensive VOD library (70,000+ titles)
- Points system for early access and rewards
- Show ticket applications
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Play All of SBS Content, Right Here! ● Unlimited HD Live Streaming — Free for All Signed-In Users - Anyone with an account can watch live TV in HD for free, complete with real-time chat. - Stream all SBS channels live, including SBS, SBS Plus, SBS Sports, and SBS Golf. - Missed something? Use the Time Machine feature to rewind and catch up on any part of a broadcast. - Legendary classics are available 24/7 in continuous streaming. ● On-Demand Library of 100,000+ Titles - New free content is added every month. - Explore the latest dramas, variety shows, and documentaries currently airing, plus timeless classics and editor-curated collections. ● Apply for SBS Live Show Tickets - Enter for a chance to attend live tapings of your favorite shows, including Inkigayo and more. - Track all your ticket applications in one place and use your in-app ticket for fast entry at the venue. [Optional Permissions] - Notifications: To send you scheduling reminders for live broadcasts and promotional push alerts. - Camera Access: To allow photo capture when attaching image files. ※ Denying optional permissions may limit access to certain features. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerRulesSbs.do - Privacy Policy: https://w3.sbs.co.kr/cs/customerPrivacySbs.do
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MBC mini at 2.9 against SBS's 1.8. MBC mini also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (31% vs 17%). SBS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (102 vs 18). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SBS sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MBC mini asks for nothing beyond the download.
MBC mini holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBS has 102 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of MBC mini's written reviews are positive against 17% of SBS's.
MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, SBS every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | MBC mini | SBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) — better | 1.8 (102 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IMBC CO,LTD | SBS I&M Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
MBC mini
SBS
In-app purchases
MBC mini
No in-app purchases
SBS
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE$1.991 Month
- play Live$1.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- VOD (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD$4.991 Month
- play Standard$4.991 Month
- VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- play Premium$7.991 Month
- Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass$9.991 Month
- 1day, LIVE+VOD$1.99
- 7day, Real-time TV+VOD$3.99
- 30day, Real-time TV+VOD$6.99
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- 30day, LIVE+VOD$7.99
