# MINGHUI vs Epoch TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MINGHUI at none against Epoch TV's 2. MINGHUI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). Epoch TV's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 846) and review sentiment (72% vs 63%). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epoch TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MINGHUI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MINGHUI against 4.8 for Epoch TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epoch TV has 6.2K ratings behind it against 846, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of MINGHUI's written reviews are positive against 72% of Epoch TV's.

MINGHUI ships an update every 4 months, Epoch TV every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MINGHUI | Epoch TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (846 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minghui/id1099549702/reviews)** | [4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-tv/id1571971559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 846 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minghui Center Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099549701) | [Epoch Usa Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/498375995) |

## What reviewers say

### MINGHUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minghui/id1099549702)

This app provides daily, first-hand reports on the Falun Gong community worldwide. It has been a leading source of information for over a decade, receiving numerous reports from China.

**Highlights:** Daily first-hand reports, Falun Gong community updates, Global coverage, Extensive report archives, News from China

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Inspiring content
- 🚀 Convenient app experience
- 💡 Helpful for personal growth
- 🌟 Excellent app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Slow startup speed
- 📺 Poor video/image quality
- 🔍 Search function not working

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to load journals/articles
- Collected articles disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume from last read position
- Improved calendar/time display accuracy
- Smoother transitions and animations


### Epoch TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-tv/id1571971559)

Access truthful and uncensored news, in-depth analysis, interviews, and investigative documentaries. Stream exclusive content live and on demand across your devices. New shows and documentaries are added weekly, offering a factual view of reality.

**Highlights:** Truthful and uncensored news, In-depth news analysis, Exclusive interviews, Investigative documentaries, Live and on-demand streaming, New content added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unbiased and honest reporting
- 🚀 Thorough research and cogent content
- 🔒 Trustworthy and reliable news source
- 💡 Refreshing alternative to mainstream media
- 👍 Informative and educational documentaries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and navigation issues
- 🔍 Difficult to search and find content
- 📱 Limited support for mobile devices and tablets
- 🔌 Streaming and playback problems
- 💰 Paid content not included with subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Video player issues like full-screen mode not working
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
- Login and authentication problems
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Ability to resume playback from where you left off
- Support for casting/mirroring to smart TVs
- Seamless integration across devices
- Offline viewing and download options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MINGHUI free?

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

### Is Epoch TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MINGHUI or Epoch TV?

MINGHUI is rated higher. MINGHUI averages 4.8 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Epoch TV averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do MINGHUI or Epoch TV have ads?

Epoch TV shows ads; MINGHUI does not.

### Which is updated more often, MINGHUI or Epoch TV?

MINGHUI ships an update every 4 months, and Epoch TV every 16 months. Most recently, MINGHUI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Epoch TV on October 27, 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.*