# 央视频 vs Lucky

The clearest difference is rating: 央视频 at 4.8 against Lucky's 2.3. 央视频 also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 19%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 7). Lucky's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 央视频 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lucky sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

央视频 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 央视频 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of 央视频's written reviews are positive against 19% of Lucky's.

央视频 ships an update every 9 days, Lucky fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 央视频 | Lucky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1479814602/reviews)** | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky/id1544657285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yangshipin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567350931) | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) |

## What reviewers say

### 央视频

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1479814602)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 央视频VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 央视频15天VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 点播付费5元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 央视频VIP月度会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Disappearing controls and settings
- Incorrect location detection leading to access restrictions

**Requested features**

- 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


### Lucky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky/id1544657285)

This app connects college students for genuine campus romance. It features identity verification, a unique question-and-answer matching system, and a 'like' feature that encourages sincere connections. Focuses on fostering pure, unadulterated campus love stories.

**Highlights:** Campus-exclusive dating, Real identity verification, Question-based matching, Mutual 'like' system, Single-person focus, Encourages sincere connections

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 幸运星1个月 | $14.99 | per month |
| 幸运星3个月 | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| 幸运星12个月 | $81.99 | per year |
| 12棵幸运草 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24棵幸运草 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60棵幸运草 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 72棵幸运草 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150棵幸运草 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300棵幸运草 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 700棵幸运草 | $46.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 央视频 free?

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

### Is Lucky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 央视频 or Lucky?

央视频 is rated higher. 央视频 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Lucky averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do 央视频 or Lucky have ads?

Neither 央视频 nor Lucky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 央视频 or Lucky?

央视频 ships an update every 9 days, and Lucky fortnightly. Most recently, 央视频 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Lucky on November 11, 2026.

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