# ExpressReader

> Real-time Chinese news aggregator for international users. (iPhone/iPad app by chinafocus ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressreader/id1288447285 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [chinafocus ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451030792)
- Category: News, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2017-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressreader/id1288447285/reviews.md

## What is ExpressReader?

ExpressReader, Read China’s News At Once

ExpressReader is an app designed for oversea users to access real-time, comprehensive and authentic news about China. We gather supreme content from authoritative news outlets and mainstream magazines to let the world read and understand China precisely and effortlessly.

China Firsthand
Exclusively present authentic and objective news from China, including major newspapers like People's Daily、Xinhua News Agency, and influential magazines such as China News Weekly and CHINA Today. All these highly regarded news are present in front of you to see the marvelous and energetic China firsthand.

Real-time News
Deliver news feeds all day long and non-stop. Cover every outlet and every news, and no need to switch accounts and wait anymore. Hot topics and issues are updated instantly with print and online editions, so you won’t miss anything!

User Friendly
Favor finance or technology news? Organize your favorite channels by yourself and create your unique homepage. And there are lots of photos and video clips to enhance and expand your reading experience. Swipe down the magazine’s article and your will see the original page design beautifully presented.

Cost Friendly
All publications are legally acquired and more will be added to our collection! From newspapers with important social issues to travel magazines with lovely scenery, you can find all you want here for just USD $0.99 per month per brand.

Understand China, start from ExpressReaders!

【国内新闻】
中文：
《人民日报》、新华社、《经济日报》、国际在线、《中国日报》、《科技日报》、《中国青年报》

英文：
People's Daily、Xinhua News Agency、Economic Daily、CRI Online、China Daily、Science and Technology Daily、China Youth Daily

【主流品牌媒体】
中文：
《今日中国》、《时尚北京》、《环球人文地理》、《中国女性》、《中国报道》、《摄影之友》、
《数字商业时代》、《中国旅游》、《中国美》、《影像视觉》、《新营销》、《中国对外贸易》、
《经济导刊》

英文：
CHINA Today、that's Shanghai、that's PRD、that's Beijing、
BEIJING REVIEW、CHINA PICTORIAL、CHINAFRICA、Belt & Road Weekly、
WOMEN OF CHINA、China’s Foreign Trade

About Our Subscription Service
User can read the first two articles for free; become a subscriber to unlock more articles.
We provide a free 30-day trial for all publications, if you cancel within 30 days then no fee will be charged. If you don’t cancel within 30 days, your subscription will automatically renew until you cancel.
Subscription period: one month
Subscription price: USD $0.99
Payment method: once you confirm subscription, payment will be billed through your iTunes account
Renewal: within 24 hours before your current term ends, user’s iTunes account will be billed for next month
Cancel Renewal: If you wish to cancel renewal, please go to Settings under your iTunes/Apple ID account and choose “Cancel Subscription” at least 24 hours before your current term ends

Privacy Policy: https://privacy.expressreader.chinafocus.net/en/Privacy.html

 [Customer Service]
We value your opinions very much, please give us a chance to improve our service, contact us via:
Email: expressreader@chinafocus.net
Hours: Monday through Friday (9AM-5:30PM CST)

## Key features

- Access to authentic Chinese news
- Real-time news feeds
- Content from authoritative outlets
- User-customizable homepage
- Photo and video enhancements
- Magazine article page design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 养生大世界 | $0.99 | per month |
| 汽车之友 | $0.99 | per month |
| 越玩越野 | $0.99 | per month |
| 21世纪商业评论 | $0.99 | per month |
| 文物天地 | $0.99 | per month |
| 新财富 | $0.99 | per month |
| 美食 | $0.99 | per month |
| 民生周刊 | $0.99 | per month |
| 环球首映 | $0.99 | per month |
| 中华瑰宝 | $0.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about ExpressReader

### What news sources does ExpressReader use?

ExpressReader sources news from major Chinese newspapers like People's Daily and Xinhua News Agency, as well as influential magazines such as China News Weekly and CHINA Today. Both Chinese and English versions of these publications are available.

### How much does ExpressReader cost?

The app itself is free to download. Individual publications can be subscribed to for USD $0.99 per month per brand, with a 30-day free trial offered for all publications.

### Does ExpressReader have ads?

No, ExpressReader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional subscriptions to its content.

### How do I cancel my ExpressReader subscription?

To cancel your subscription renewal, navigate to your iTunes/Apple ID account settings and select 'Cancel Subscription' at least 24 hours before your current term ends.

### What devices support ExpressReader?

ExpressReader is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is ExpressReader updated?

The latest version of ExpressReader is 2.9.0, which was last updated on October 22, 2019. The app was initially released on October 16, 2017.

### Can I read articles for free on ExpressReader?

Yes, users can read the first two articles for free. To unlock more content, a subscription to the desired publication is required.

### What is the user sentiment for ExpressReader?

Based on the available data, ExpressReader has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a very low user satisfaction score.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.0 — 2019-10-22

To give you a better application experience, we will regularly update the application in the App Store.

### 2.8.9 — 2019-09-03

1. Better User Experience.
2. Fix Issues and Improve performance.

### 2.8.8 — 2019-06-19

1. Better User Experience.
2. Fix Issues and Improve performance.

### 2.8.7 — 2019-06-05

1. Better User Experience.
2. Fix Issues and Improve performance.

### 2.8.3 — 2019-05-06

1. Login process optimized. After registration, user will be logged in automatically.  
2. Visual effects in news and magazines are optimized to enhance user’s experience. 
3. Subscription page and agreements pages optimized for better reading experience.
4. The “Favorite” function optimized and stabilized. 
5. Other problems fixed and details optimized.

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