KakaoPage vs 방구석 연구소(구버전)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KakaoPage
Explore a vast library of comics, novels, and books, including exclusive daily originals. Enjoy titles for free with the unique Wait-Until-Free system and receive daily gifts of in-app currency and passes. All your favorite stories are conveniently gathered in one place.
- Exclusive original comics and novels
- Daily content updates
- Wait-Until-Free (WUF) system
- Daily free passes and cash rewards
- Combined library from KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon
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All Stories, One Place. KakaoPage Discover immersive comics, novels, and books—all in one app. Enjoy hit originals for free with Wait-Until-Free (WUF). Plus, don’t miss out on daily gifts of Cash and free Passes! 1. Exclusive Originals, Updated Daily - Read original comics and novels updated daily. - Access exclusive and early-release series for free or with WUF. - Popular originals from KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon, all in one place. 2. Wait-Until-Free for Comics, Novels & Books - Only on KakaoPage! Enjoy popular titles for free. - Look for titles with the clock icon. - After you read one free episode, another free WUF Pass is issued after a set time. 3. Daily Surprises, Just for You - Claim free Passes every day in the Gift Box. - Watch out for daily surprise rewards! - Check “Cash Friends” to see how much free Cash you can get today. [Permissions Notice] • Camera, Photos (optional): For setting your profile image * You can use KakaoPage without granting optional permissions.
방구석 연구소(구버전)
Explore your personality and relationships through fun quizzes and content. Discover your dating style, MBTI, and how you compare to others. Understand yourself better and find compatible individuals.
- Personality quizzes
- MBTI analysis
- Dating style exploration
- Compatibility insights
- Self-discovery content
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여러분은 ‘나’에 대해서 얼마나 알고 계시나요? 대답하기 힘들다면, 방구석 연구소에서 ‘나’를 연구해보세요! 방구석 연구소에는 내가 어떤 사람인지 자신 있게 대답할 수 있는 사람들이 넘쳐날 거예요. 나의 연애 스타일부터 MBTI까지 다양한 주제의 콘텐츠와 함께 내가 어떤 사람인지 고민해봐요! 나와 비슷한 사람은 얼마나 있는지, 나랑 잘 맞는 사람은 어떤 사람일지… ‘ 나’ 에 대한 모든 것을 알아볼 수 있어요. 당신의 이야기로 가득 채워질 당신만의 방구석을 응원하며, 각자의 작은 방구석들이 모여 함께 만들어갈 방구석 연구원들을 마음 깊이 환영합니다 :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 방구석 연구소(구버전) at 66% against KakaoPage's 19%. 방구석 연구소(구버전) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). KakaoPage's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. KakaoPage sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 방구석 연구소(구버전) asks for nothing beyond the download.
방구석 연구소(구버전) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KakaoPage has 105 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of KakaoPage's written reviews are positive against 66% of 방구석 연구소(구버전)'s.
KakaoPage ships an update monthly, 방구석 연구소(구버전) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KakaoPage | 방구석 연구소(구버전) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (105 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kakao Entertainment Corp. | 더에스엠씨 |
Customer experience
KakaoPage
방구석 연구소(구버전)
Bugs and requests
KakaoPage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
방구석 연구소(구버전)
Reported bugs
8 issues- Ads cause lag and require rewatching
- App freezes during tests
- Touch input not working
- App crashes and shows errors
- White screen on launch
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- Tests not loading or showing results
- Back button not working
- Home screen is cut off
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to create own tests
- Functionality to edit past test results
- Option to view explanations for test results
- Feature to chat with 'Kkukkuk'
- Add maze and escape room tests
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- More frequent test updates
- Fix 'My Room' not appearing
- Add a 'start test' button for all tests
In-app purchases
KakaoPage
- 1,000 Cash2 variants$0.99
- 1,250 Cash$0.99
- 2,000 Cash$1.99
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- 2,500 Cash$1.99
- 3,000 Cash$2.99
- 10,000 Cash$6.99
- 10,000 Cash$9.99
- 25,000 Cash$19.99
- 30,000 Cash$29.99
방구석 연구소(구버전)
No in-app purchases
