Comparison

央视频 vs Dolfan

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

Head to head
About

央视频

Watch the World Cup in 4K with professional commentary and a smooth, immersive experience. Access a wide range of content including dramas, news, and exclusive videos from renowned personalities.

Highlights
  • 4K UHD World Cup streaming
  • Professional commentary
  • Low-latency, smooth viewing
  • Diverse content library
  • Exclusive celebrity videos
  • Live TV channel broadcasts
Features
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CBA、WTT、羽毛球赛事、五大联赛等热门赛事直播尽在央视频;《你好时光》第二季是一档人文旅行体验类综艺节目,以“时光沉淀、治愈成长”为核心立意,探寻时光背后的情感与故事,擦亮平凡岁月里的时光记忆。 央——背靠中央广播电视总台强大的内容生产能力和节目资源,打造品质内容和强大IP; 洋——紧跟时代潮流,适合手机用户碎片化的信息消费习惯; 氧——热播大剧、顶级赛事、权威新闻,看过不仅一笑而过,还能有所收获; Young——丰富多元的视频内容类型,微短剧、长剧集、直播、电视、VR、4K、8K……给用户更多新选择。 在央视频不仅能看到权威的时事内容,还可以看到“泛文体、泛资讯、泛知识”多元化的精彩视频;不仅有轻松好玩的文娱、动漫、影视等内容,还有知名主播、记者、编导等总台“名人”为央视频创作的独家视频;不仅聚合了《新闻联播》《动物世界》《天下足球》《航拍中国》《舌尖》等数不胜数的新老热播节目,也汇聚了央视及各地方卫视三十余个频道的电视节目直播,更有丰富的赛事和热点事件的实况报道。 央视频,做有品质的视频社交媒体。 【自动订阅服务说明】 1.订阅服务: a)央视频VIP连续包月(1个月)、央视频VIP包月(1个月)、央视频VIP包季(3个月)、央视频VIP包年(12个月) 2.订阅价格: a)央视频VIP:连续包月产品为18元/月,包月产品为30元/月、包季产品为50元/季,包年产品为178元/年 3付款:用户确认购买并付款后计入iTunes账户 4自动续费:苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费扣费成功后订阅周期顺延一个订阅周期 5关闭服务:您可以在苹果手机“设置”-->进入 “iTunes Store 与 App Store”-->点击“AppleID”,选择"查看AppleID",进入"账户设置"页面,点击“订阅”,管理自动订阅服务,如需取消,每个计费周期结束前24小时关闭即可,到期前24小时内则不再扣费 6.服务协议: 《央视频软件许可及用户服务协议》:https://m.yangshipin.cn/static/software_agreement.html 《央视频隐私保护政策》:https://m.yangshipin.cn/static/privacy_protect.html 《央视频VIP会员服务协议》:https://m.yangshipin.cn/static/2021/vip_agreement.html 《央视频VIP会员自动续费协议》:https://m.yangshipin.cn/static/2021/auto_pay_agreement.html

About

Dolfan

This platform allows creators to build exclusive fan communities through paid subscriptions. It offers tools for content sharing, direct interaction, and selling digital goods, creating a unique space for creators and fans to connect.

Highlights
  • Paid subscription fan clubs
  • Exclusive content sharing
  • Direct fan interaction (chat, calls, live streams)
  • Digital goods sales (gachapon, alarms)
  • Creator analytics
  • Fan rewards and tipping
Features
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Dolfan兜粉是一個全新的付費訂閱一站式粉絲經營平台,打造創作者與粉絲之間的最佳互動圈! 無論是歌手、演員、youtuber、插畫家或任何KOL,都可以輕鬆經營自己的FanClub! 透過訂閱制深度經營粉絲,在兜圈內更新第一手獨家內容,打造專屬於你的友善交流環境。 粉絲不用在多個APP之間交錯切換,只要打開Dolafn,就能打破一般社群軟體的距離感,和喜愛的IDOL做最直接的互動,一手掌握獨家圖文影音,天天享受心臟爆擊的快樂! 如果你是創作者 ■免費創建自己的付費訂閱社群,自訂月費方案,創造多元收入的最佳工具 ■透過貼文、聊天、接聽call-in、直播等功能,更方便的與粉絲互動 ■一手搞定數位商品,轉蛋、鬧鐘,上架最快三十分鐘搞定 ■圖像化報表,快速了解粉絲樣貌,輕鬆經營專屬私密社群 如果你是粉絲 ■專屬會員卡、獨家影音圖文、群組聊天&悄悄話,打造粉絲同樂的小圈圈 ■訂閱者限定的直播及call-in與偶像線上通話的夢幻功能,與偶像零距離互動 ■Dolfan限定數位商品,偶像的轉蛋機、語音鬧鐘,充滿驚喜的遊樂場 ■多樣化的打賞互動機制,讓偶像看見自己的熱情與心意 兜圈訂閱,期間為一個月 訂閱費用依據不同兜圈與等級會有:40元, 50元, 60元, 70元, 80元, 90元, 100元, 150元, 200元, 250元, 300元, 350元, 400元, 450元, 500元, 600元, 700元, 800元, 900元, 1000元 購買兜幣: 14兜幣:70元 20兜幣:100元 58兜幣:290元 《會員服務條款》https://frontendweb.dolfan.club/login/member-service 《隱私權政策》https://frontendweb.dolfan.club/login/privacy-policy

Screenshots

央视频4 screens
Dolfan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dolfan at 62% against 央视频's 52%. 央视频's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 央视频 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dolfan sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

央视频 ships an update every 9 days, Dolfan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
央视频 versus Dolfan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter央视频Dolfan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB203 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYangshipinSo-net Taiwan Limited

Customer experience

央视频

All ratings4,472 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative40.6%

Dolfan

Written reviews42 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

央视频

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Familiar TV channels
  • 🌍 Accessible for overseas users
  • 🎥 High-quality video
  • 📺 Convenient mobile viewing
  • 🇨🇳 Patriotic content

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🚫 Geo-restrictions for overseas users
  • 📱 Lack of iPad optimization
  • 🔌 Streaming issues and buffering
  • 🤖 Compatibility problems on various devices

Dolfan

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 💖 Great for idol interaction
  • 🌟 Many fan events
  • 💬 Ability to chat with idols
  • 👍 Good customer service
  • ✨ User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 💰 Pay-to-use features
  • 😡 Annoying push notifications
  • 🚫 Frequent bans
  • 🧩 Difficult puzzles

Bugs and requests

央视频

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Disappearing controls and settings
  • Incorrect location detection leading to access restrictions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for AirPlay and screen mirroring
  • Develop versions for iPad, Android TV, and game consoles
  • Improve video quality and resolution options
  • Enhance offline viewing and resume playback features

Dolfan

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Puzzles are laggy and unresponsive
  • Chat history cannot be loaded
  • App freezes during music playback
  • Deeplink redirects fail
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  • Login fails without YouTube permission
  • Background processes drain battery
  • Drag and drop in puzzles doesn't work

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve puzzle difficulty
  • Reduce purchase notifications
  • Optimize music playback
  • Fix chat history loading
  • Improve app stability
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  • Clarify YouTube permission usage

In-app purchases

19 purchases

央视频

Subscriptions1
  • 央视频VIP连续包月$2.991 Month
One-time18
  • 央视频15天VIP$0.99
  • 点播付费5元$0.99
  • 非会员付费1元$0.99
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  • 剧集购买-1元$0.99
  • 剧集购买-2元$0.99
  • 点播付费12元$1.99
  • 专辑购买-15元$1.99
  • 1个月VIP会员3 variants$3.99
  • 专辑购买-30元$3.99
  • 央视频VIP月度会员$4.99
  • 3个月VIP会员$7.99
  • 3个月VIP会员5 variants$9.99
  • 3个月VIP会员3 variants$12.99
  • 12个月VIP会员3 variants$24.99
  • 12个月VIP会员$26.99
  • 12个月VIP会员$29.99
  • 12个月VIP会员6 variants$39.99
  • 12个月VIP会员2 variants$49.99
30 purchases

Dolfan

Subscriptions24
  • 需要一點小確幸$1.491 Month
  • SCOOL$1.991 Month
  • 原子少年2銀級方案$1.991 Month
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  • 愛花的小寶貝$2.491 Month
  • HUR$2.991 Month
  • B.I.U.~ B.I.U.~$2.991 Month
  • F.F.O$2.991 Month
  • 李唯楓$2.991 Month
  • 刺刺家的貓飼料$3.091 Month
  • AKB48 Team TP 翁曼綾$3.091 Month
  • AKB48 Team TP 徐沛婠$3.091 Month
  • AKB48 Team TP 黃昱燕$3.091 Month
  • TPE48 伊品$3.091 Month
  • TPE48 陳昭霓$3.091 Month
  • 我湘要綾$3.491 Month
  • VenusERA$3.491 Month
  • 小辣口味的梨子$3.491 Month
  • 健康蕉農$3.491 Month
  • Rings of SATURN$3.491 Month
  • 幽靈水晶!心臟爆擊!$3.491 Month
  • LCY呂植宇$3.991 Month
  • 炎亞綸銀級方案$4.491 Month
  • 一起來壞壞$4.991 Month
  • 湘汗綾綾$5.491 Month
One-time6
  • 10 兜幣$1.99
  • 20 兜幣$3.99
  • 58 兜幣$12.99
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  • 158 兜幣$34.99
  • 258 兜幣$59.99
  • 438 兜幣$99.99

Questions

Is 央视频 free?
央视频 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolfan free?
Dolfan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 央视频 or Dolfan have ads?
Neither 央视频 nor Dolfan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 央视频 or Dolfan?
央视频 ships an update every 9 days, and Dolfan every 3 weeks. Most recently, 央视频 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dolfan on October 21, 2026.

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