# Tencent Video vs Dolfan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dolfan at 62% against Tencent Video's 18%. Dolfan also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tencent Video's advantage is chart position (#71 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tencent Video sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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.

Tencent Video ships an update every 2 weeks, Dolfan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tencent Video | Dolfan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Image Future Investment (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450392010) | [So-net Entertainment Taiwan Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/932691123) |

## What reviewers say

### Tencent Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204)

**Currently charting:** #71 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 (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| VIP Quarterly Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subsription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Yearly Subscription | $85.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $85.99 | per year |
| Paid movie | $0.49 | one-time |
| 99 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $2.99 | one-time |
| 299 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $5.99 | one-time |
| 699 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1 Months VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months VIP | $26.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months VIP | $56.99 | one-time |
| 12 months VIP | $94.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months VIP | $94.99 | 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


### Dolfan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolfan/id1529570929)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 需要一點小確幸 | $1.49 | per month |
| SCOOL | $1.99 | per month |
| 原子少年2銀級方案 | $1.99 | per month |
| 愛花的小寶貝 | $2.49 | per month |
| HUR | $2.99 | per month |
| B.I.U.~ B.I.U.~ | $2.99 | per month |
| F.F.O | $2.99 | per month |
| 李唯楓 | $2.99 | per month |
| 刺刺家的貓飼料 | $3.09 | per month |
| AKB48 Team TP 翁曼綾 | $3.09 | per month |
| AKB48 Team TP 徐沛婠 | $3.09 | per month |
| AKB48 Team TP 黃昱燕 | $3.09 | per month |
| TPE48 伊品 | $3.09 | per month |
| TPE48 陳昭霓 | $3.09 | per month |
| 我湘要綾 | $3.49 | per month |
| VenusERA | $3.49 | per month |
| 小辣口味的梨子 | $3.49 | per month |
| 健康蕉農 | $3.49 | per month |
| Rings of SATURN | $3.49 | per month |
| 幽靈水晶!心臟爆擊! | $3.49 | per month |
| LCY呂植宇 | $3.99 | per month |
| 炎亞綸銀級方案 | $4.49 | per month |
| 一起來壞壞 | $4.99 | per month |
| 湘汗綾綾 | $5.49 | per month |
| 10 兜幣 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 兜幣 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 58 兜幣 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 158 兜幣 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 258 兜幣 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 438 兜幣 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tencent Video free?

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

### Is Dolfan free?

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

### Do Tencent Video or Dolfan have ads?

Tencent Video shows ads; Dolfan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tencent Video or Dolfan?

Tencent Video ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dolfan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tencent Video was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dolfan on September 22, 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.*