# Caixin Global vs XCSQ

The clearest difference is ads: XCSQ at none against Caixin Global's shown. XCSQ also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Caixin Global's advantage is ratings volume (228 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caixin Global sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month and XCSQ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XCSQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caixin Global has 228 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Caixin Global ships an update every 2 months, XCSQ every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caixin Global | XCSQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin-global/id1177372413/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsq/id6813766459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177372412) | [海华 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809272257) |

## What reviewers say

### Caixin Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin-global/id1177372413)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive finance & business content, AI-powered article summaries, Economic and business podcasts, Subscriber-only events, Commentary and analysis, Video replays of discussions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package | $25.99 | per month |
| Student Package | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Package | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and insights
- 👍 Unbiased and objective reporting
- 👍 Informative on China and SEA
- 👍 High quality articles
- 👍 Reliable source for finance news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment problems
- 🐛 Subscription not activated
- 🐛 Constant ads
- 🐛 Horrible to use
- 🐛 Difficult password reset

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not activated after payment
- App insists subscription doesn't exist
- Constantly logged out
- Subscription sync issues
- Doesn't load entire story

**Requested features**

- 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


### XCSQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsq/id6813766459)

Access market updates, community discussions, and investment insights. Browse news by topic, manage notifications, and engage in private or group conversations. Features include simulated performance rankings and strategy discussions, with optional membership for exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Browse market updates by community, channel, and topic, Search messages and save important posts, View text, images, videos, and audio content, Join private or group conversations, Simulated KOL performance rankings, Manage profile and notification preferences, Optional strategy-discussion interest registration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XCSQ Monthly Membership | $38.00 | one-time |
| XCSQ Quarterly Membership | $88.00 | one-time |
| XCSQ Yearly Membership | $339.00 | one-time |
| XCSQ Lifetime Membership | $589.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caixin Global free?

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

### Is XCSQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caixin Global or XCSQ?

XCSQ is rated higher. Caixin Global averages 4.6 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while XCSQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Caixin Global or XCSQ have ads?

Caixin Global shows ads; XCSQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Caixin Global or XCSQ?

Caixin Global ships an update every 2 months, and XCSQ every 3 days. Most recently, Caixin Global was updated on November 6, 2026 and XCSQ on November 6, 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.*