KBS WORLD Mobile vs MBC Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
MBC Play
Access live television channels and the latest news updates from the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. Stay informed with current events and broadcast content directly on your device.
- Live TV channels
- Latest news updates
- Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation content
- Mobile streaming
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MBC Play offers Live Channels & get latest News update from Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation,
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KBS WORLD Mobile at 70% against MBC Play's 11%. KBS WORLD Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). MBC Play's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of KBS WORLD Mobile's written reviews are positive against 11% of MBC Play's.
KBS WORLD Mobile ships an update every 7 months, MBC Play every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS WORLD Mobile | MBC Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | 2.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation |
Customer experience
KBS WORLD Mobile
MBC Play
In-app purchases
KBS WORLD Mobile
No in-app purchases
MBC Play
No in-app purchases
