# 1905GO vs Tencent Video

The clearest difference is rating: Tencent Video at 3.3 against 1905GO's 2.3. Tencent Video also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). 1905GO's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1905GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tencent Video has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 1905GO's written reviews are positive against 17% of Tencent Video's.

1905GO ships an update every 3 weeks, Tencent Video every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1905GO | Tencent Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1905go/id1447603182/reviews) | **[3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 129 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1905(Beijing) Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064361629) | [Image Future Investment (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450392010) |

## What reviewers say

### 1905GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1905go/id1447603182)

Stream over 500 high-quality Chinese movies with English subtitles. Discover diverse genres and explore Chinese culture through weekly updated features. Watch online or cache for offline viewing.

**Highlights:** Extensive Chinese movie library, English subtitles available, Offline viewing via caching, Weekly content updates, Search by movie title, Adaptive video quality (720P/1080P)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP Basic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP Standard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month VIP Basic | $13.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month VIP Standard | $15.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Plus | $18.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP Basic | $23.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP Standard | $30.99 | one-time |
| Annual Plus | $36.99 | one-time |


### 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 1905GO free?

1905GO 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, 1905GO or Tencent Video?

Tencent Video is rated higher. 1905GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tencent Video averages 3.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do 1905GO or Tencent Video have ads?

Both 1905GO and Tencent Video show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1905GO or Tencent Video?

1905GO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tencent Video every 2 weeks. Most recently, 1905GO was updated on November 2, 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.*