YTN 라디오 vs KBS WORLD Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YTN 라디오
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.
- 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
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모바일에서 YTN 라디오를 만나보세요. [주요 서비스] ■ 라이브: 24시간 실시간 생방송, 보이는 라디오를 시청하실 수 있습니다. ■ 실시간 채팅: 라이브를 보고 들으면서 실시간 채팅에 참여하실 수 있습니다. ■ 방송 다시듣기: 주요 방송 프로그램을 언제든지 다시 들으실 수 있습니다. ■ 랭킹&최신뉴스: 최신뉴스와 랭킹 콘텐츠를 보실 수 있습니다. ■ 실시간 투표: 다양한 이슈에 대해서 직접 투표하실 수 있습니다. ■ 알림&북마크: 방송 5분전 알림(푸시) 설정할 수 있고, 북마크한 콘텐츠들만 모아볼 수 있습니다. [서비스 접근권한 안내] YTN 라디오앱의 원활한 사용을 위해, 다음과 같은 접근권한을 요청합니다. □ 선택 접근권한 - 사진: 게시물 작성 시 저장된 사진이나 영상을 앱에 첨부하기 위해 필요한 권한입니다. - 알림: 프로그램 청취 알림 기능 제공을 위해 필요한 권한입니다. 선택 접근권한은 해당 기능을 사용할 때 허용이 필요하며, 허용하지 않아도 해당 기능 외 다른 서비스는 이용이 가능합니다. □ 지원 문의: jyp13@ytnplus.co.kr □ 개발자 연락처 주소: 서울특별시 마포구 상암산로76 YTN 뉴스퀘어 2층 연락처: 02-2160-7450
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 YTN 라디오's 3.6. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 41%). YTN 라디오's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of YTN 라디오's written reviews are positive against 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's.
YTN 라디오 ships an update every 3 months, KBS WORLD Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YTN 라디오 | KBS WORLD Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YTN | KBS Media Co. |
Customer experience
YTN 라디오
KBS WORLD Mobile
In-app purchases
YTN 라디오
No in-app purchases
KBS WORLD Mobile
No in-app purchases
