MBC mini vs EBS play
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
EBS play
Access a wide range of VOD content and live broadcasts from multiple EBS channels. Features personalized recommendations, a safe kids mode, and easy content browsing by genre. Enjoy seamless viewing with direct scene access and related video suggestions.
- Real-time broadcasting of multiple EBS channels
- Extensive VOD content library
- Personalized video and program recommendations
- Dedicated kids mode for safe viewing
- Content browsing by genre
- Direct scene access for continuous playback
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EBS TV APP is upgraded to EBS play, with completely renewed functions. EBS play provides a variety of different VOD contents as well as real time broadcasting of EBS1, EBS2, EBSU, PLUS1, PLUS2 and EBSe. [EBS play's key functions] - Curating service of recommending a video and TV program based on users' interests and tastes - Kids mode for providing safe videos only for children - Browsing by categories to navigate contents of different genres with ease - Functions to start watching the next scene directly without extra search - A list of related videos to enable continuous watching based on a topic of interest [Cautions] This app may not work properly depending on the status of the network. Data charges may apply when you use cellular(3G/LTE) data. Some contents cannot be provided on this app due to a copyright holder's request. Some contents may not be provided in HD/UHD display modes. [Customer Service] Tel: 1588-1580 (open from 9AM to 12AM every day of the year) EBS play will listen to customers truly for better services.
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Verdict
MBC mini and EBS play both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of EBS play's written reviews are positive against 31% of MBC mini's. EBS play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). MBC mini's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. EBS play sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MBC mini asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for MBC mini against 2.8 for EBS play. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of MBC mini's written reviews are positive against 68% of EBS play's.
MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, EBS play every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MBC mini | EBS play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) — better | 2.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | 68.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IMBC CO,LTD | EBS(한국교육방송공사) |
Customer experience
MBC mini
EBS play
In-app purchases
MBC mini
No in-app purchases
EBS play
- 방송 전체 자유이용권 (24시간)$2.99
- 유아방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$9.99
- 영어방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$19.99
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- 교양방송 자유이용권 (1개월)$19.99
- 방송전체 자유이용권 (1개월)$29.99
