# MangoTV vs Tencent Video

The clearest difference is rating: Tencent Video at 3.3 against MangoTV's 2.0. Tencent Video also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). MangoTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MangoTV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tencent Video sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tencent Video holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 731 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MangoTV's written reviews are positive against 17% of Tencent Video's.

MangoTV ships an update monthly, Tencent Video every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MangoTV | Tencent Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangotv/id1295034410/reviews) | **[3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 731 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 156 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [快乐阳光(香港)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295034409) | [Image Future Investment (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450392010) |

## What reviewers say

### MangoTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangotv/id1295034410)

Stream exclusive Chinese dramas, variety shows, and reality programs. Enjoy HD streaming, multilingual subtitles, and AI dubbing. Connect with idols through fan events and live chats.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Chinese dramas and variety shows, HD streaming with FHD & HDR options, Multilingual interface, Multilingual subtitles and AI dubbing, Fan events, voting, and live chats, Short dramas for quick viewing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SVIP monthly subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| Separate purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| monthly | $3.99 | one-time |
| annual | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app content
- 🎥 Variety of shows and dramas
- 👍 Convenient to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- ⏱️ Slow loading and streaming
- 📺 No iPad version or full-screen support
- 🌐 Region restrictions and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login or access VIP content
- Subtitles fail to load or disappear quickly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Casting and mirroring not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add English subtitles for all content
- Improve subtitle timing and sync
- Develop iPad and TV-friendly versions
- Allow casting/mirroring to external displays
- Streamline login and subscription process


### Tencent Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a wide selection of original and popular shows, dramas, and variety programs with a premium viewing experience. Enjoy enhanced playback controls, customizable subtitles, and category browsing to easily find your favorite content.

**Highlights:** Original and popular shows, Customizable playback speed, Picture-in-picture mode, Multi-language subtitles, Category browsing, Continue watching feature, Adjustable video definition

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| SVIP Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| VIP Quarterly Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subsription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $85.99 | per year |
| Paid movie | $0.49 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 👍 Convenient app for watching shows
- 🤩 Awesome for Donghua fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤯 VIP subscription issues
- 😡 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing VIP features
- 🤨 Region restrictions on content

**Reported bugs**

- VIP subscription not recognized
- Subtitles disappearing during playback
- Video skipping and freezing issues
- App crashing and force closing
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV and other smart TV platforms
- Improve search functionality and content discovery
- Provide better language support and subtitle options
- Streamline VIP subscription and access management
- Enhance video playback stability and quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MangoTV free?

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

### Is Tencent Video free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MangoTV or Tencent Video?

Tencent Video is rated higher. MangoTV averages 2.0 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while Tencent Video averages 3.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do MangoTV or Tencent Video have ads?

Tencent Video shows ads; MangoTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, MangoTV or Tencent Video?

MangoTV ships an update monthly, and Tencent Video every 2 weeks. Most recently, MangoTV was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tencent Video on November 7, 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.*