# 팟빵 vs YTN 라디오

The clearest difference is rating: YTN 라디오 at 3.6 against 팟빵's 2.5. YTN 라디오 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). 팟빵's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (89 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 팟빵 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. YTN 라디오 asks for nothing beyond the download.

YTN 라디오 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 팟빵 has 89 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of 팟빵's written reviews are positive against 41% of YTN 라디오's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

팟빵 ships an update fortnightly, YTN 라디오 every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 팟빵 | YTN 라디오 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id612769954/reviews) | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ytn/id695481841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [(주)팟빵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204687496) | [YTN](https://appshunter.io/developer/353118001) |

## What reviewers say

### 팟빵

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id612769954)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 정희진의 공부  1개월 | $0.49 | per month |
| Monthly Kang Yu-won (1 Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| 조용한 생활 시즌2 (1개월) | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Kim Eo-jun (1 Monthly) | $8.49 | per month |
| Monthly Kim Eo-jun (1 Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| 900 © | $0.99 | one-time |
| 유광수의 스토리보드 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 © | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9,000 © | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 © | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Diverse and abundant Korean podcast content
- 🌍 Accessible Korean media for overseas users
- 🎙️ Exclusive content like 매불쇼 (Maebul Show)
- 🎵 Good audio quality for listening
- 📱 One-stop platform for Korean podcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Unstable app performance
- 🔌 Constant connectivity issues
- 📥 Download functionality problems
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during playback
- Playback stops unexpectedly with AirPods
- Download failures on iOS devices
- Login failures after reinstallation
- Infinite loading screens

**Requested features**

- Batch download for magazine episodes
- Apple Watch app support
- iPad screen ratio optimization
- Lock screen playback controls
- 30-second skip button on lock screen


### YTN 라디오

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ytn/id695481841)

Listen to live broadcasts and watch 'visible radio' streams 24/7. Engage with real-time chat, catch up on past programs, and stay informed with the latest news and rankings. Participate in live polls and set program reminders.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live radio broadcasts, Visible radio streaming, Real-time chat participation, On-demand program replays, Latest news and rankings, Live polling on issues, Program reminders and bookmarks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 팟빵 free?

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

### Is YTN 라디오 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 팟빵 or YTN 라디오?

YTN 라디오 is rated higher. 팟빵 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while YTN 라디오 averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do 팟빵 or YTN 라디오 have ads?

Both 팟빵 and YTN 라디오 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 팟빵 or YTN 라디오?

팟빵 ships an update fortnightly, and YTN 라디오 every 3 months. Most recently, 팟빵 was updated on November 6, 2026 and YTN 라디오 on November 6, 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.*