Comparison

MangoTV vs KyLin V+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MangoTV

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
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[Hot Now] Singer 2026: Every voice takes the stage Dazzling: Hidden Love Ride the Wind 2026: Cross-industry female stars unite to redefine stage aesthetics A massive library of exclusive dramas, premium Chinese variety shows, and reality programs. Come to MangoTV and stream non-stop greatness! [Hot Picks] [Sweet Romance Series—Healing for the Heart] A Splendid Match: Ren Min & Ci Sha Bring a "Forbidden" Romance to Life You Are My Fateful Love: Miles Wei’s expert "pursuit tactics" to win over Zheng Hehuizi Only for Love: A stunning reporter takes on a domineering CEO. Deep Affection Eyes: Zhang Yuxi & Bi Wenjun deliver an adult fairytale romance. [Mango Exclusives—Crafted with Excellence] Who's the Murderer S11: All-Star detectives return for a new wave of mystery The Inn 2026: Dylan Wang and Shen Yue lead a star-studded crew Divas Hit the Road · Hearts United: Youthful adventurers journey across four countries. [Binge Short Dramas—Fast, Fun, Addictive] Once We Were: Childhood sweethearts support each other and grow through twists and turns Black Gold Game: Pretty boys team up to crack high-stakes financial scams. Mysteries of the Glaze Workshop: Wang Xingwei and Zhang Chuhan team up to solve cases as sparks fly. Exchange Souls: A contract marriage that turns into a heartfelt romance. [App Features] Mandarin Star Hub: Fan meets, voting, rankings, live chats—unlock the closest access to your idols. HD Streaming: Enjoy HD videos. Join VIP for FHD & HDR and dive into immersive viewing. Multilingual Interface: Localized UI for effortless navigation. Multilingual Subs & Dubbing: Global subtitles and smart AI dubbing for a next-level viewing experience. [Contact Us] Feedback: App > Me > Help & Feedback Email: service@mgtv.com More updates on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hntvchina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hunantvchina

About

KyLin V+

Stream nearly 100 live Chinese TV channels, HD dramas, movies, and TV shows with a smart recommendation algorithm. Enjoy features like channel playback, multi-language support, and a user-friendly interface for a premium HD viewing experience.

Highlights
  • 100+ live Chinese TV channels
  • HD dramas, movies, and TV shows
  • Smart recommendation algorithm
  • Channel playback with scene selection
  • Multi-language support (Traditional/Simplified Chinese)
  • User-friendly interface
  • Full HD quality streaming
Features
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KyLin V+ is available now! Based on our proprietary recommendation algorithm, it brings to the global Chinese disopera nearly 100 live TV channels and tons of HD dramas,movies and TV shows.! Features of KyLin V+ • “Freemium” model - offering both complementary and paid content, It’s all up to you. • Smart recommendation based on your preference. In other words, the more you use the APP, the more you will like it. • Vast streaming library - access to a great number of popular TV live channels, unlimited movies, dramas, variety shows and cartoons. A growing selection of great videos are added frequently. • Channel Playback: Flexible and time saving, scene selection feature enables users to instantly jump to desired portion of TV program at playing. This way, users can have more time to enjoy more entertaining moments; • Multi-language selection- Display settings in both traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese, offering convenience for customers who are from Southeast Asia; • User-friendly - simple and clean interface helps find everything you REALLY want. • Awesome HD experience - Full HD quality guarantees your premium experience. • Viewing history - to pick up where you left off. • Bookmark:: tap on the Bookmarks button in the video controls (at the bottom of the screen while it's playing) so you can jump directly to it next time. Terms of use: https://m.kylintv.com/term Privacy policy: https://m.kylintv.com/policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MangoTV4 screens
KyLin V+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KyLin V+ at 3.7 against MangoTV's 2.0. MangoTV's advantage is ratings volume (731 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MangoTV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KyLin V+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KyLin V+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MangoTV has 731 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MangoTV ships an update monthly, KyLin V+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MangoTV versus KyLin V+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangoTVKyLin V+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (731 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings731 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer快乐阳光(香港)KylinTV

Customer experience

MangoTV

All ratings718 ratings
Positive20.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews764 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative73.0%

KyLin V+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

MangoTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

KyLin V+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MangoTV

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly subscription2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • SVIP monthly subscription$5.491 Month
One-time3
  • Separate purchase$3.99
  • monthly$3.99
  • annual$11.99
2 purchases

KyLin V+

Subscriptions2
  • KyLin V+包月会员$4.991 Month
  • KyLin V+ and TV Subscription$9.991 Month

Questions

Is MangoTV free?
MangoTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KyLin V+ free?
KyLin V+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MangoTV or KyLin V+?
KyLin V+ is rated higher. MangoTV averages 2.0 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while KyLin V+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MangoTV or KyLin V+ have ads?
Neither MangoTV nor KyLin V+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MangoTV or KyLin V+?
MangoTV ships an update monthly, and KyLin V+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, MangoTV was updated on November 6, 2026 and KyLin V+ on November 3, 2026.

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