# MBC

> The MBC app is getting a new look. Enjoy a variety of content including news, on-air, Mbig Live, replay, and now for free on the ‘MBC App’

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.imbc.downloadapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.imbc.downloadapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.imbc.downloadapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** iMBC
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 5,606,867
- **Rating:** 3.31 / 5 (8,757 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2012-11-11
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imbc.downloadapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.imbc.com](http://www.imbc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://help.imbc.com/rules/privacy.html](http://help.imbc.com/rules/privacy.html)

## Description

The MBC app brings a refreshed, user-friendly experience to watch MBC content for free. Enjoy real-time news, seven live on-air channels (including MBC, MBC every1, MBC DRAMA and MBC M), popular live programs, curated replays and an expanded library of clips, previews and on-site sketches. The app also offers movies and foreign dramas alongside broadcast content.

Key features include free live streaming, an improved Now Free UI with topical recommendations, a redesigned Replay interface, voice search, resume-watching across devices, file download for offline viewing, and a built-in community chat to discuss shows. Optional permissions (notifications, recording for voice search, storage for downloads) are requested only where needed. Supported on Android (AOS 8.0+); some paid or region-restricted content may require purchase or be limited to Korea per copyright rules.

## Rankings

- #22,210 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.imbc.downloadapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good video quality
- Easy to sign in

### Cons

- No English subtitles
- Interface and instructions are only in Korean, making it difficult for non-Korean speakers to use
- App crashes and has bugs, leading to frustration

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.imbc.downloadapp)