# ReadOn. vs 电视直播TV

ReadOn. and 电视直播TV both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ReadOn.'s written reviews are positive against 47% of 电视直播TV's. 电视直播TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 13). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadOn. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 电视直播TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ReadOn. against 4.7 for 电视直播TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 电视直播TV has 5.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ReadOn.'s written reviews are positive against 47% of 电视直播TV's.

ReadOn. ships an update every 2 months, 电视直播TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadOn. | 电视直播TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readon/id1212717344/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv/id1436198293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [健翔 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212717343) | [Zhuhai Yitu Jiaxun Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743114747) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadOn.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readon/id1212717344)

Discover and organize content from your favorite sources with this RSS reader. Enjoy distraction-free reading, bookmark articles, and share discoveries. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** Content discovery, Personalized news feed, Distraction-free reading, Bookmark articles, Share discoveries, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### 电视直播TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv/id1436198293)

Watch live TV channels, including CCTV and provincial stations, with high-definition streaming. Engage with live chat features and catch up on missed programs. Enjoy a vast library of dramas, movies, and sports.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive CCTV channel coverage, Provincial and local TV station live streams, Live sports channel broadcasts, Interactive弹幕 (bullet comments), One-click playback rewind, Program reservation function, Screen casting to TV

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 📺 Comprehensive channel selection
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices
- 🔥 Excellent live streaming quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads that cannot be closed
- 💳 Unwanted subscription charges
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Unreliable playback and channel availability

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during use
- Channels not loading or displaying error messages
- Inability to close or skip ads
- Unexpected subscription charges or account issues

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple TV and other streaming platforms
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Option to disable ads or subscribe ad-free
- Reliable playback and consistent channel availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadOn. free?

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

### Is 电视直播TV free?

电视直播TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ReadOn. or 电视直播TV?

电视直播TV is rated higher. ReadOn. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 电视直播TV averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do ReadOn. or 电视直播TV have ads?

Neither ReadOn. nor 电视直播TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadOn. or 电视直播TV?

ReadOn. ships an update every 2 months, and 电视直播TV fortnightly. Most recently, ReadOn. was updated on September 9, 2026 and 电视直播TV on September 29, 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.*