# MangoTV vs KyLin V+

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MangoTV | KyLin V+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangotv/id1295034410/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kylin-v-plus/id1573861908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **731** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 156 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [快乐阳光(香港)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295034409) | [KylinTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/430670465) |

## 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


### KyLin V+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kylin-v-plus/id1573861908)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KyLin V+包月会员 | $4.99 | per month |
| KyLin V+ and TV Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*