Comparison

MBC mini vs JangKi+ (Korean Chess)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

JangKi+ (Korean Chess)

Play Korean Chess (JangKi) against AI opponents with five difficulty levels. Track your rankings and aim to achieve in-game goals. Enjoy this strategy game on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • AI opponents with 5 difficulty levels
  • User ranking system
  • In-game goals and challenges
  • Play on iPhone and iPad
Features
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It is a Korean Chess (JangKi) app for iPhone / iPad. - Artificial Intelligence Game You can enjoy a game of five difficulty levels with computers. - User Ranking Please check your own rankings of total, each artificial intelligence stage. - Goals Please try to achieve the goals proposed.

Screenshots

MBC mini4 screens
JangKi+ (Korean Chess)2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JangKi+ (Korean Chess) at 4.4 against MBC mini's 2.9. JangKi+ (Korean Chess) also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). MBC mini's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JangKi+ (Korean Chess) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MBC mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JangKi+ (Korean Chess) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of MBC mini's written reviews are positive against 68% of JangKi+ (Korean Chess)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, JangKi+ (Korean Chess) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MBC mini versus JangKi+ (Korean Chess): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBC miniJangKi+ (Korean Chess)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (18 ratings)4.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.5% of reviews67.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1819 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIMBC CO,LTDAmoriyA

Customer experience

MBC mini

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative57.6%

JangKi+ (Korean Chess)

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral19.4%
Negative12.9%

In-app purchases

None

MBC mini

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JangKi+ (Korean Chess)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is MBC mini free?
MBC mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JangKi+ (Korean Chess) free?
JangKi+ (Korean Chess) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MBC mini or JangKi+ (Korean Chess)?
JangKi+ (Korean Chess) is rated higher. MBC mini averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while JangKi+ (Korean Chess) averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.
Do MBC mini or JangKi+ (Korean Chess) have ads?
Both MBC mini and JangKi+ (Korean Chess) show ads.
Which is updated more often, MBC mini or JangKi+ (Korean Chess)?
MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, and JangKi+ (Korean Chess) every 2 months. Most recently, MBC mini was updated on November 6, 2026 and JangKi+ (Korean Chess) on November 1, 2026.

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