# Tencent Video vs RUD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUD at 75% against Tencent Video's 17%. RUD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Tencent Video's advantage is chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tencent Video sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. RUD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tencent Video | RUD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 17.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 239 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Image Future Investment (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450392010) | [Racing Underdog Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752701254) |

## What reviewers say

### Tencent Video

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

**Currently charting:** #76 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| SVIP Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| VIP Quarterly Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subsription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $85.99 | per year |
| Paid movie | $0.49 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $5.99 | 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


### RUD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rud/id6504531515)

Manage your karting experience with this app. Access digital tickets, sign indemnity forms, and view race results from various circuits. It's designed for both racers and enthusiasts to stay connected to the karting world.

**Highlights:** Multi-circuit race results, Digital ticket management, Ticket redemption from kiosks, Ticket transfer to other members, In-app indemnity form signing, View indemnity records

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tencent Video free?

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

### Is RUD free?

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

### Do Tencent Video or RUD have ads?

Tencent Video shows ads; RUD does not.

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

Tencent Video ships an update every 2 weeks, and RUD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tencent Video was updated on November 11, 2026 and RUD on October 30, 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.*