Comparison

东西问 vs ExpressReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

东西问

Features
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“东西问”客户端是一款以学理、观点为鲜明特色的聚合传播平台,通过有深度、有厚度的内容,为东西方文明对话架起一座桥梁,找到东西方比较新钥匙,发现东西文明交流新路径,探索文明互鉴新方法,凝聚东西方文明新力量。

About

ExpressReader

Access comprehensive and authentic news about China from authoritative sources. This app provides real-time updates from major newspapers and magazines, allowing users to understand China precisely and effortlessly. Organize favorite channels and enjoy enhanced reading with photos and videos.

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

Screenshots

东西问4 screens
ExpressReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 东西问 at none against ExpressReader's 10. ExpressReader's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ExpressReader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 东西问 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

东西问 ships an update every 6 weeks, ExpressReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
东西问 versus ExpressReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter东西问ExpressReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer中国新闻社chinafocus ltd

In-app purchases

None

东西问

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ExpressReader

Subscriptions10
  • 养生大世界1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 汽车之友1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 越玩越野1 Month trial$0.991 Month
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  • 21世纪商业评论1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 文物天地1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 新财富1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 美食1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 民生周刊1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 环球首映1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 中华瑰宝1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is 东西问 free?
东西问 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExpressReader free?
ExpressReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 东西问 or ExpressReader have ads?
Neither 东西问 nor ExpressReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 东西问 or ExpressReader?
东西问 ships an update every 6 weeks, and ExpressReader fortnightly. Most recently, 东西问 was updated on October 12, 2026 and ExpressReader on September 23, 2026.

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