# 东西问 vs ExpressReader

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 东西问 | ExpressReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressreader/id1288447285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [中国新闻社](https://appshunter.io/developer/525692790) | [chinafocus ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451030792) |

## What reviewers say

### 东西问

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1071744057)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ExpressReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressreader/id1288447285)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

### 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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