Tencent Video vs HelloTalk Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tencent Video
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.
- Original and popular shows
- Customizable playback speed
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Multi-language subtitles
- Category browsing
- Continue watching feature
- Adjustable video definition
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Tencent Video: Your Top Choice for Video Streaming Platform The premier streaming platform that millions of users worldwide choose! Tencent Video brings you the latest and hottest Chinese dramas and variety shows in stunning high-definition. Download now for a seamless viewing experience—Enjoy the best dramas and visual effect at home. Features Built for You: 1.Picture Quality up to 4K: Enjoy high-quality visuals anytime, anywhere with flexible quality settings. 2.Offline Downloads: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Watch your favorites on the go. 3.Multi-language Subtitles: Share the joy with friends from all over the world. The ultimate destination for original hits, trending dramas, and top-tier variety shows! Tencent Video delivers a curated selection of premium content to give you the best viewing experience possible. Features You’ll Love: 1.Smart Categorization: Movies, dramas, and variety shows are organized into different pages, making it easier than ever to explore what you love. 2.Continue Watching: Never lose your spot. We bookmark exactly where you left off so you can jump right back in. 3.Custom Video Quality: Adjust resolution based on your needs. Choose 360P to save mobile data or upgrade to 4K for better experience. 4.Multilingual Support: We provide subtitles in various languages. Switch your preferred language with just a tap. 5.Intuitive Gesture Controls: Swipe up or down to adjust volume and brightness. Swipe left or right to skip or rewind. Long-press the screen to toggle fast-forward. We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions while using Tencent Video, please contact us at service@wetv.vip. Your input helps us improve.
HelloTalk Messenger
A secure and private messaging and social platform designed for connecting with loved ones. It offers next-generation features for communication.
- Next-generation messaging
- Social platform features
- Best-in-class security
- Enhanced privacy
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HelloTalk Messenger is the next generation messaging and social platform providing users with the best in class security and privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HelloTalk Messenger at 5.0 against Tencent Video's 3.3. HelloTalk Messenger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). Tencent Video's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tencent Video sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. HelloTalk Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.
HelloTalk Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tencent Video has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tencent Video ships an update every 2 weeks, HelloTalk Messenger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tencent Video | HelloTalk Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Image Future Investment (HK) Limited | HELLO EVOLUTION TECHNOLOGY (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD |
Bugs and requests
Tencent Video
Reported bugs
5 issues- VIP subscription not recognized
- Subtitles disappearing during playback
- Video skipping and freezing issues
- App crashing and force closing
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
HelloTalk Messenger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tencent Video
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
- VIP Quarterly Subscription3 Months trial$24.993 Months
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- Quarterly Subsription$24.993 Months
- VIP Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$85.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$85.991 Year
- Paid movie$0.49
- 99 Coins$0.99
- Paid movie$0.99
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- Paid movie$1.99
- Paid movie$2.99
- 299 Coins$2.99
- Paid movie$3.99
- Paid movie$5.99
- 699 Coins$6.99
- Paid movie$7.99
- 1 Months VIP2 variants$9.99
- 3 Months VIP$26.99
- 12 Months VIP$56.99
- 12 months VIP$94.99
- 12 Months VIP$94.99
HelloTalk Messenger
No in-app purchases
Questions
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