# 포켓CU vs ODO Magazine

The clearest difference is rating: 포켓CU at 3.0 against ODO Magazine's 1.0. 포켓CU also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). ODO Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ODO Magazine sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. 포켓CU asks for nothing beyond the download.

포켓CU holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 포켓CU has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of 포켓CU's written reviews are positive against 56% of ODO Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

포켓CU ships an update monthly, ODO Magazine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 포켓CU | ODO Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cu/id573144133/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odo-magazine/id6763208671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BGFretail Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573144136) | [(주)팟빵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204687496) |

## What reviewers say

### 포켓CU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cu/id573144133)

Access CU convenience from your phone. Check store inventory, order online, manage benefits, and use loyalty points and payments. Enjoy features like CU Pay, item reservations, and a digital locker for promotional items.

**Highlights:** CU Pay for discounts and points, In-store inventory check, Pickup and delivery services, Item reservation for popular products, Digital locker for promotional items, Membership points and payment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ODO Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odo-magazine/id6763208671)

Discover curated audio content monthly, delivered in a magazine format. Enjoy listening during commutes, walks, or work with synchronized subtitles and background playback. Organize your favorites and pick up where you left off.

**Highlights:** Monthly curated audio magazines, Synchronized subtitles for listening and reading, Personal library for saved magazines, Search by title, author, or keyword, Background playback for uninterrupted listening, Automatic resume from last playback point

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 정희진의 공부  1개월 | $0.49 | per month |
| 조용한 생활 시즌2  1개월 | $3.99 | per month |
| 조용한 생활 시즌2  1개월 | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Kim Eo-jun (1 Monthly) | $8.49 | per month |
| 월말 김어준 (1년) | $79.99 | per year |
| Jung Heejin Study S2 30-Day Pa | $0.49 | one-time |
| Park Kuyong Bookshelf | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yoo Kwangsoo Storyboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| City Theater 30-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jung Heejin Study 30-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Park Gu-yong Bookshelf Single | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yoo Gwang-soo Storyboard Singl | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silent Life S2 30-Day Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Storyboard+Bookshelf Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Month-End Kim Oujoon 30-Day Pa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wolmal Kim Ou-joon Single Purc | $5.99 | one-time |
| City Theater 90-Day Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Month-End Kim Oujoon 90-Day Pa | $19.99 | one-time |
| Month-End Kim Oujoon 1-Year Pa | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 포켓CU free?

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

### Is ODO Magazine free?

ODO Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 포켓CU or ODO Magazine?

포켓CU is rated higher. 포켓CU averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ODO Magazine averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 포켓CU or ODO Magazine have ads?

포켓CU shows ads; ODO Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, 포켓CU or ODO Magazine?

포켓CU ships an update monthly, and ODO Magazine fortnightly. Most recently, 포켓CU was updated on October 26, 2026 and ODO Magazine on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*