# MBC mini vs Kiwi+

The clearest difference is rating: MBC mini at 2.9 against Kiwi+'s 2.1. MBC mini also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (31% vs 8%). Kiwi+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (102 vs 18). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiwi+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MBC mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

MBC mini holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwi+ 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 8% of Kiwi+'s.

MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, Kiwi+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC mini | Kiwi+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-mini/id384041016/reviews)** | [2.1 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-plus/id1448326952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **30.5% of reviews** | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IMBC CO,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/384041019) | [Broad & Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448326951) |

## 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


### Kiwi+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-plus/id1448326952)

Access a treasure trove of global Korean Wave content, including popular shows from KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS. Enjoy unlimited viewing anytime, anywhere with a monthly subscription. (Service not available in South Korea due to copyright agreements).

**Highlights:** Global Korean Wave content, Popular shows from major broadcasters, Monthly subscription for unlimited viewing, Watch anytime, anywhere, Copyright-protected content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packet 50,000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Packet 100,000 | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content availability
- 👍 High quality video option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow performance and buffering
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Download issues
- 🐛 Poor user interface and organization
- 🐛 Audio problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stalls and doesn't play during peak hours
- Buffering issues, especially during prime time
- App crashes when trying to download
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Video playback issues (freezing, stopping)

**Requested features**

- Add screen casting feature (Chromecast)
- Improve background download functionality for iOS
- Enable PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode for viewing while multitasking
- Fix screen rotation issues (portrait/landscape)
- Add subtitle support for shows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBC mini free?

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

### Is Kiwi+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MBC mini or Kiwi+?

MBC mini is rated higher. MBC mini averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Kiwi+ averages 2.1 from 102 ratings.

### Do MBC mini or Kiwi+ have ads?

MBC mini shows ads; Kiwi+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, MBC mini or Kiwi+?

MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, and Kiwi+ every 5 months. Most recently, MBC mini was updated on October 13, 2026 and Kiwi+ on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*