KBS WORLD Mobile vs KTN
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
KTN
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KTN (Korea Town News)은 미국 한인 커뮤니티를 위한 종합 뉴스 앱입니다. 지역 한인사회 소식부터 미국 주요 뉴스, 이민·경제·교육·생활 정보까지 한인들에게 꼭 필요한 뉴스를 한곳에서 만나보실 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 한인사회 뉴스 및 지역 소식 제공 미국 주요 정치·경제·사회 뉴스 이민, 비자, 생활 정보 콘텐츠 자막뉴스·영상 뉴스 제공 중요 뉴스 알림 기능 KTN은 복잡한 정보 속에서 한인들이 꼭 알아야 할 핵심 뉴스를 빠르고 정확하게 전달하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 모바일에 최적화된 디자인으로 언제 어디서나 편리하게 뉴스를 확인하세요. 지금 KTN과 함께 한인 사회의 흐름을 가장 빠르게 만나보세요.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KBS WORLD Mobile at 10.0 against KTN's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update every 7 months, KTN every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS WORLD Mobile | KTN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | DKMedia Group, Inc |
In-app purchases
KBS WORLD Mobile
No in-app purchases
KTN
No in-app purchases
