# MBC mini vs EBS play

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.

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 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC mini | EBS play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-mini/id384041016/reviews)** | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 45 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) | [EBS(한국교육방송공사)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704213053) |

## 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


### EBS play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-play/id429375686)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 방송 전체 자유이용권 (24시간) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 유아방송 자유이용권 (1개월) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 영어방송 자유이용권 (1개월) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 교양방송 자유이용권 (1개월) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 방송전체 자유이용권 (1개월) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBC mini free?

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

### Is EBS play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MBC mini or EBS play?

MBC mini is rated higher. MBC mini averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while EBS play averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do MBC mini or EBS play have ads?

MBC mini shows ads; EBS play does not.

### Which is updated more often, MBC mini or EBS play?

MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, and EBS play every 5 weeks. Most recently, MBC mini was updated on September 26, 2026 and EBS play on September 22, 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.*