MBC mini vs GOM Player for iOS
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
GOM Player for iOS
This application provides a free, high-definition video playback experience optimized for iOS devices. It offers extensive subtitle customization, playback speed control, and intuitive touch gestures for easy navigation and adjustments.
- High-definition video playback
- Customizable subtitles (font, color, sync)
- Adjustable playback speed (0.1X to 3.0X)
- Video aspect ratio adjustment
- Video mirror mode
- Touch controls for brightness, volume, and playback
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" NO.1 Video Player " Enjoy GOM player easily and conveniently on iOS for free! ● Video player optimized for iPhone and iPad. - Play high-definition videos - Easy and intuitive iPhone player UI/UX for mobile ● GOM player subtitles’ strength as it is - Select various options such as font size, color, location, sync etc. ● Easy-to-manage video player recommended - Adjust video speed from 0.1X to 3.0X - Adjust the aspect ratio of videos on the screen. - Video mirror mode such as left and right inversion - Video interval settings / repeat play / screen lock feature - Touch scroll (screen brightness, volume, playback/pause, section movement, etc.) - Support other video play advanced preferences [Required Access] * Access to the following items is required for service use. - Photo (Required) : Access this function to import the user's video file list and watch the video. - Media Storage (Required) : Access this function to import the list of your video files and view the video. [Notice] * E-AC3 and DTS codecs in the video file are paid codecs and are only available on supported devices. * Please leave your suggestions/errors at https://www.gomlab.com and we'll answer them quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GOM Player for iOS at none against MBC mini's shown. GOM Player for iOS also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 31%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MBC mini's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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.
MBC mini holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of MBC mini's written reviews are positive against 61% of GOM Player for iOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, GOM Player for iOS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MBC mini | GOM Player for iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) — better | 2.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IMBC CO,LTD | GOM&Company |
Customer experience
MBC mini
GOM Player for iOS
In-app purchases
MBC mini
No in-app purchases
GOM Player for iOS
No in-app purchases
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