# TaiwanPlus vs JX Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JX Reader at 100% against TaiwanPlus's 67%. JX Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). TaiwanPlus's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JX Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaiwanPlus has 92 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TaiwanPlus's written reviews are positive against 100% of JX Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaiwanPlus | JX Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanplus/id1561888712/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jx-reader/id6745168528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 42 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [com.pts.ptsnews](https://appshunter.io/developer/464017846) | [starlux-airlines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450459705) |

## What reviewers say

### TaiwanPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanplus/id1561888712)

Access trusted English-language news, documentaries, and cultural programs from Taiwan. Explore global updates, in-depth stories, interviews, and lifestyle content. Enjoy high-quality, ad-free video streaming.

**Highlights:** Daily global news updates, Award-winning documentaries, Original TV programs, Cultural stories, Exclusive interviews, Travel, lifestyle, food, and entertainment shows, Ad-free video streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### JX Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jx-reader/id6745168528)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access over 7,000 global newspapers and magazines during your flights. Download content before and after your trip for offline reading in multiple languages. Enjoy a paperless experience with a vast selection of news, fashion, travel, and finance publications.

**Highlights:** Access 7,000+ global newspapers and magazines, Offline reading support, Multiple language options, Content available before and after flights, Paperless reading experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaiwanPlus free?

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

### Is JX Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TaiwanPlus or JX Reader?

JX Reader is rated higher. TaiwanPlus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while JX Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TaiwanPlus or JX Reader have ads?

Neither TaiwanPlus nor JX Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaiwanPlus or JX Reader?

TaiwanPlus ships an update every 4 weeks, and JX Reader every 4 weeks. Most recently, TaiwanPlus was updated on September 23, 2026 and JX Reader on September 21, 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.*