MBC 뉴스 vs KBS WORLD Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MBC 뉴스
Access breaking news, personalized content, and live broadcasts with this news application. Customize your homepage with curated or comprehensive news feeds and receive tailored alerts. Stay informed on the go with smart features and wearable device integration.
- Dual home screen customization
- Personalized news curation
- Breaking news alerts
- Live news broadcasts
- Smart UI with swipe navigation
- Apple Watch integration
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MBC 뉴스 앱이 새로운 모습으로 찾아갑니다. [주요기능] 1. 뉴스 소비에 최적화된 '듀얼홈' - 사용자가 원하는 시작화면을 설정하여 이용할 수 있습니다. 1) 종합뉴스 : 뉴스데스크, 정치/경제 등 다양한 카테고리 중심의 뉴스를 서비스합니다. 2) 큐레이션 뉴스 : 주요뉴스, 짤뉴스, 엠빅뉴스, 인기키워드 등 이슈 중심의 뉴스를 골라볼 수 있습니다. - 원하는 콘텐츠 섹션 선택과 순서 설정이 가능합니다. 2. 알림 : 속보, 주요뉴스 및 뉴스 프로그램 방송 시작 안내에 대한 개인 맞춤형 알림으로 편하게 뉴스 콘텐츠를 확인할 수 있습니다. 3. 온에어 : MBC 뉴스를 실시간으로 시청할 수 있습니다. 4. MY PICK : 개인별 뉴스 큐레이션 서비스로 나만의 페이지를 만들 수 있습니다. 5. 편리해진 UI : 간편한 좌우 스와이핑 기능으로 다양한 뉴스를 빠르게 볼 수 있습니다. 6. 웨어러블 : 애플 워치 연동 기능을 제공하여 중요한 뉴스를 놓치지 않고 쉽게 확인할 수 있습니다. 앱 사용 중 문제 또는 오류가 발생하는 경우 디지털뉴스편집팀으로 연락주세요. 감사합니다. 문의 : 디지털뉴스편집팀 imnews@mbc.co.kr
KBS WORLD Mobile
Access a wide range of content from South Korea's public broadcaster, including Hallyu programs, news, and cultural shows. Stream live TV, VOD, and podcasts in multiple languages, with bookmarking features for easy access.
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand video (VOD)
- Podcasts in multiple languages
- Latest news and current affairs
- Hallyu program content
- Content bookmarking
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Enjoy various content created by South Korea’s flagship public broadcaster KBS! KBS WORLD TV provides well-made Hallyu programs in different languages. KBS WORLD Radio offers the latest news and other contents in 11 languages. KBS KOREA serves as the go-to channel for the entire Korean diaspora. KBS WORLD is the window to Korea. [Key Features] - Full schedule for KBS WORLD channels - On-air streaming, VOD, Podcasts for KBS WORLD’s content • VOD service for various Hallyu content • 24hr audio/kpop streaming and podcasts available in multiple languages - Content covering news, current affairs, culture and entertainment available in multiple languages - Languages: English, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese - Content can be bookmarked for future viewing [Required Access Permissions] - Storage : Required to save basic app information and for use of application ※ How to control app permissions: Settings > KBS WORLD Mobile [Requirements] - Languages: English, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese - Compatibility: iOS devices using iOS 10.0 or later * Contact : rki@kbs.co.kr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KBS WORLD Mobile at 4.5 against MBC 뉴스's 2.2. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 45%). MBC 뉴스's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 WORLD Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of MBC 뉴스's written reviews are positive against 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's.
MBC 뉴스 ships an update every 2 months, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MBC 뉴스 | KBS WORLD Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (9 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUNHWA BROADCASTING CORP. | KBS Media Co. |
Customer experience
MBC 뉴스
KBS WORLD Mobile
In-app purchases
MBC 뉴스
No in-app purchases
KBS WORLD Mobile
No in-app purchases
