Caixin Global vs TissueFIRST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caixin Global
Access award-winning journalism covering China's economy, finance, and business. Features include in-depth explanations, AI-powered summaries, podcasts, and exclusive subscriber events. Offers a mix of free and premium content for a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese market.
- Exclusive finance & business content
- AI-powered article summaries
- Economic and business podcasts
- Subscriber-only events
- Commentary and analysis
- Video replays of discussions
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Award-winning journalism from China's most respected newsroom. Exclusive finance & business content from Caixin's renowned team of analysts. -Caixin Explains: covering hot topics of significance in economics, finance and China’s business world. -Digest Hub: A sidebar on our article pages offering summaries of multiple lengths tailored by AI, perfect for readers who are short on time. -Caixin Global Podcast: We dissect economic data, business buzzwords and political dynamics, while turning hard news into stories made fast, fair and friendly to your ears. -Subscriber Event: facilitating discussions on China's economic, tech and industry trends -Video: Caixin Media hosts a series of Caixin Roundtables and Webinars. We provide replay videos to let you enjoy the high-quality discussion online. - Commentary & Analysis: Commentary by key opinion-leaders in business, government, and academia. The Caixin app is free to download, and all users can read some free articles, subscribers get unlimited web and app access to real-time tech news portal, featuring 24-hour news, short-form analysis, and business and tech news roundups. Subscription introduction: 1. We offer monthly, yearly and student packages. 2. All subscription prices are based on the order price. 3. Auto-renewal enabled. You can cancel it anytime before the next billing period begins. 4. Please note that this digital subscription is not refundable. Support You need help? Visit http://www.caixinglobal.com/contact Email: helo@caixin.com Privacy Policy: http://www.caixinglobal.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://ww.caixinglobal.com/terms/
TissueFIRST
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TissueFIRST APP opens you the door to the world of tissue information. With a unique mix of producers’ and suppliers’ information, we track the latest news and the greatest tissue achievements. Make your choice to receive all the information or your pre-selected geographical info by push notification. TissueFIRST APP is an excellent marketing tool for companies wishing to get global exposure to a highly targeted audience within the pulp and paper industry worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TissueFIRST at none against Caixin Global's 3. Caixin Global's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Caixin Global sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. TissueFIRST asks for nothing beyond the download.
Caixin Global ships an update every 2 months, TissueFIRST every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caixin Global | TissueFIRST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (227 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Caixin Global Limited | EDITIONS NICOLAS PELLETIER |
Bugs and requests
Caixin Global
Reported bugs
10 issues- Subscription not activated after payment
- App insists subscription doesn't exist
- Constantly logged out
- Subscription sync issues
- Doesn't load entire story
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- Login issues
- Password reset doesn't work
- Payment problems
- App requires subscription during free trial
- Multiple login issues reported
Requested features
12 requests- iPad version supporting
- Simple "continue" subscription button with WeChat payment
- More articles on Chinese government policies and investments
- More in-depth articles about Chinese companies' culture
- Filter more, be more selective
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- Keep exhibition listings up-to-date
- Dark mode option
- Horizontal view option
- Better URL integration for in-app article redirection
- Ability to download editions
- Improve password reset functionality
- Make subscription more reasonable
TissueFIRST
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Caixin Global
- Monthly Package$25.991 Month
- Student Package$59.991 Year
- Annual Package$249.991 Year
TissueFIRST
No in-app purchases
Questions
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