MBC mini vs KBS KONG
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
KBS KONG
Listen to KBS Radio live or catch up on missed episodes with the 'Listen Again' feature. Browse the daily program schedule to find your favorite shows. Enjoy KBS Radio content conveniently on your smartphone.
- Live radio streaming
- Listen Again for missed shows
- Program schedule
- On-demand listening
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You can enjoy KBS Radio on your smartphone anytime and anywhere! KBS radio KONG offers our audiences an easy and simple radio service. 1. On-Air Service You can listen & waching to KBS Radio in real time. 2. Listen Again Service If you missed any radio show, find 'Listen Again' Service. You can listen to the earlier programs whenever you want! 3. Program Schedule KBS Radio provides daily program schedule. Check out your favourite program schedule! KBS radio KONG will always do our best to meet the audience's needs with better service and various contents. Thank you. [Detailed Guide to App Access Permission] 1. Required access rights - none 2. Select access rights - Alert: Notification of usage information. - Photo: Attached photo when writing on some boards - Camera: It is used to attach pictures after attaching some boards. * You can use the service even if you do not agree to allow the optional access rights. * How to change access authority: Settings> KBS KONG
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KBS KONG at 3.3 against MBC mini's 2.9. KBS KONG also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KBS KONG holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of MBC mini's written reviews are positive against 55% of KBS KONG's.
MBC mini ships an update every 3 months, KBS KONG every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | MBC mini | KBS KONG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) | 3.3 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | 54.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IMBC CO,LTD | KBS Media Co. |
Customer experience
MBC mini
KBS KONG
In-app purchases
MBC mini
No in-app purchases
KBS KONG
No in-app purchases
