# MBC mini vs SBS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC mini | SBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-mini/id384041016/reviews)** | [1.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **30.5% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMBC CO,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/384041019) | [SBS I&M Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289601318) |

## What reviewers say

### MBC mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-mini/id384041016)

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.

**Highlights:** Live radio and visual broadcasts, Interactive broadcast participation, Podcast library and playback controls, Content sharing, Personalized listening history, App start alarms and scheduled shutdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-vod-7/id1020136055)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto_Renewable, LIVE | $1.99 | per month |
| play Live | $1.99 | per month |
| VOD (Mobile) | $3.99 | per month |
| VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile) | $4.99 | per month |
| VOD (Mobile+PC) | $4.99 | per month |
| Auto_Renewable, LIVE+VOD | $4.99 | per month |
| play Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| VOD+Real-time TV (Mobile+PC) | $5.99 | per month |
| play Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Auto_Renewable, IntegratedPass | $9.99 | per month |
| 1day, LIVE+VOD | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7day, Real-time TV+VOD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30day, Real-time TV+VOD | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30day, LIVE+VOD | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBC mini free?

MBC mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SBS free?

SBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MBC mini or SBS?

MBC mini is rated higher. MBC mini averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SBS averages 1.8 from 102 ratings.

### Do MBC mini or SBS have ads?

Both MBC mini and SBS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MBC mini or SBS?

MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, and SBS every 2 weeks. Most recently, MBC mini was updated on September 21, 2026 and SBS on September 21, 2026.

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