# 中国电视（iPad版） vs APTV

The clearest difference is rating: APTV at 4.6 against 中国电视（iPad版）'s 2.7. APTV also leads on ratings volume (729 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 中国电视（iPad版）'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 中国电视（iPad版） asks for nothing beyond the download.

APTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APTV has 729 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

中国电视（iPad版） ships an update every 2 months, APTV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 中国电视（iPad版） | APTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipad/id1088178086/reviews) | **[4.6 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **729** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 5 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Galera](https://appshunter.io/developer/980332487) | [Suzhou Xiying Guangnian Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619964518) |

## What reviewers say

### 中国电视（iPad版）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipad/id1088178086)

Access comprehensive information for 90 major TV channels on your iPad. Daily updates provide program details and content suggestions. This easy-to-use utility offers a streamlined experience with no advertisements.

**Highlights:** 90 major TV channel information, Daily updates, Program suggestions, Easy to use interface, No advertisements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### APTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Utilities, #69 Top Free (US App Store)

A versatile IPTV player offering real-time previews and playback capabilities for M3U playlists. It supports various streaming protocols, high-quality video decoding, and advanced IPTV features like EPG and channel management across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Real-time M3U playlist preview, Live playback and rewind (source dependent), HLS, HTTP, RTMP protocol support, 4K/HDR/HLG video decoding, EPG electronic program guide, Channel management (categorization, favorites, history), iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APTV Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 中国电视（iPad版） free?

中国电视（iPad版） is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is APTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 中国电视（iPad版） or APTV?

APTV is rated higher. 中国电视（iPad版） averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while APTV averages 4.6 from 729 ratings.

### Do 中国电视（iPad版） or APTV have ads?

Neither 中国电视（iPad版） nor APTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 中国电视（iPad版） or APTV?

中国电视（iPad版） ships an update every 2 months, and APTV fortnightly. Most recently, 中国电视（iPad版） was updated on October 1, 2026 and APTV on October 12, 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.*