# Tencent Video vs HelloTalk Messenger

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 (#77 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tencent Video | HelloTalk Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellotalk-messenger/id1587570376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 250 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Future Investment (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450392010) | [HELLO EVOLUTION TECHNOLOGY (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577369681) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (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


### HelloTalk Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellotalk-messenger/id1587570376)

A secure and private messaging and social platform designed for connecting with loved ones. It offers next-generation features for communication.

**Highlights:** Next-generation messaging, Social platform features, Best-in-class security, Enhanced privacy

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tencent Video free?

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

### Is HelloTalk Messenger free?

HelloTalk Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tencent Video or HelloTalk Messenger?

HelloTalk Messenger is rated higher. Tencent Video averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while HelloTalk Messenger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tencent Video or HelloTalk Messenger have ads?

Tencent Video shows ads; HelloTalk Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tencent Video or HelloTalk Messenger?

Tencent Video ships an update every 2 weeks, and HelloTalk Messenger fortnightly. Most recently, Tencent Video was updated on October 21, 2026 and HelloTalk Messenger on October 2, 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.*