# 电视节目表 vs GardensBetween

The clearest difference is rating: GardensBetween at 5.0 against 电视节目表's 4.4. GardensBetween also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). 电视节目表's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 电视节目表 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GardensBetween asks for nothing beyond the download.

GardensBetween holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 电视节目表 has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 电视节目表 | GardensBetween |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1079237976/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardensbetween/id6741683738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [天一 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056154014) | [渊明 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786071160) |

## What reviewers say

### 电视节目表

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1079237976)

This app provides a TV program schedule for Chinese broadcasts, including specific listings for CCTV. It helps users plan their viewing with detailed timetables.

**Highlights:** Chinese broadcast TV schedules, CCTV program timetable, 春节电视预告 (Spring Festival TV previews), Detailed viewing timetables

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 专业版 | $2.99 | one-time |


### GardensBetween

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardensbetween/id6741683738)

Control your IoT devices remotely, including computers, watering systems, and lights. This app allows for convenient management of your smart home setup.

**Highlights:** Remote computer control, Automated plant watering, Remote lighting control, IoT device management, DIY project support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 电视节目表 free?

电视节目表 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GardensBetween free?

GardensBetween is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 电视节目表 or GardensBetween?

GardensBetween is rated higher. 电视节目表 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GardensBetween averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 电视节目表 or GardensBetween have ads?

GardensBetween shows ads; 电视节目表 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 电视节目表 or GardensBetween?

电视节目表 ships an update every 2 months, and GardensBetween every 2 months. Most recently, 电视节目表 was updated on October 24, 2026 and GardensBetween on October 24, 2026.

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