# 凤凰FM vs 凤凰新闻(探索版)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 凤凰新闻(探索版) at 85% against 凤凰FM's 46%. 凤凰新闻(探索版) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (69 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 凤凰FM sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 凤凰新闻(探索版) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

凤凰新闻(探索版) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 凤凰新闻(探索版) has 69 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of 凤凰FM's written reviews are positive against 85% of 凤凰新闻(探索版)'s.

凤凰FM ships an update every 3 weeks, 凤凰新闻(探索版) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 凤凰FM | 凤凰新闻(探索版) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm/id1075700108/reviews) | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1152363753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [凤凰爱听(北京)信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/921306282) | [Beijing TianyingJiuzhou Network Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/364814170) |

## What reviewers say

### 凤凰FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm/id1075700108)

Access a vast library of audio content including news, lectures, audiobooks, and entertainment. Features AI-powered news briefs, personalized story creation for children, and health tips. Offers daily news updates and specialized programs on technology, finance, and more.

**Highlights:** AI-powered news briefs, Personalized AI children's stories, Health and wellness tips, News, lectures, and audiobooks, 24-hour news updates, Specialized content on tech and finance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 凤凰FM 29.9连续包月会员费用 | $3.99 | per month |
| 18凤凰币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50凤凰币 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 六个月会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 凤凰FM半年会员（6个月） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 128凤凰币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 158凤凰币 | $23.99 | one-time |
| 168凤凰币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12个月会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 223凤凰币 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 228凤凰币 | $33.99 | one-time |
| 288凤凰币 | $45.99 | one-time |
| 298凤凰币 | $46.99 | one-time |
| 348凤凰币 | $49.99 | one-time |


### 凤凰新闻(探索版)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1152363753)

Access global news, in-depth analysis, and exclusive content from a reputable media outlet. Stay informed on military affairs, breaking news, and classic programs with a focus on Chinese perspectives and international viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Global affairs analysis, Military hot topics, Exclusive program reviews, Live channel broadcasts, Classic program archives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50元 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 118元 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 218元 | $31.99 | one-time |
| 488元 | $74.99 | one-time |
| 618元 | $94.99 | one-time |
| 998元 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 凤凰FM free?

凤凰FM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 凤凰新闻(探索版) free?

凤凰新闻(探索版) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 凤凰FM or 凤凰新闻(探索版)?

凤凰新闻(探索版) is rated higher. 凤凰FM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 凤凰新闻(探索版) averages 4.5 from 69 ratings.

### Do 凤凰FM or 凤凰新闻(探索版) have ads?

Both 凤凰FM and 凤凰新闻(探索版) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 凤凰FM or 凤凰新闻(探索版)?

凤凰FM ships an update every 3 weeks, and 凤凰新闻(探索版) fortnightly. Most recently, 凤凰FM was updated on October 26, 2026 and 凤凰新闻(探索版) on November 2, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*