Comparison

China Live vs Cinema Studies

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

China Live

Stream live TV channels and access radio stations on various devices. Enjoy a 7-day catch-up feature and organize your preferred channels for easy access.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • 7-day catch-up
  • Favorite channel list
  • Radio stations
Features
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China Live enables you to watch Live your favorite TV channels on a wide range of devices. Features: Live TV program 7 days Catchup TV Add TV channels to your favorites Radio stations

About

Cinema Studies

Features
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Understand great movies. Test what you learned. Screen Path turns essential cinema into guided journeys that help you see more in every film and remember why it matters. Each journey follows a simple path: BEFORE THE MOVIE Watch a short, spoiler-free expert video about the film’s context, themes, craft, and place in cinema history. WATCH YOUR WAY See the movie wherever you prefer. Screen Path is your companion, not a streaming service. AFTER THE MOVIE Return for a deeper film analysis exploring meaning, technique, influence, memorable choices, and possible interpretations. TEST YOUR CINEMA KNOWLEDGE Finish with a focused movie quiz designed for memory and discovery. You can also play quick film quizzes on your own or with friends. BUILD YOUR FILM EXPERTISE • Discover essential and classic movies, carefully curated • Watch expert videos before and after each film • Explore directing, screenwriting, editing, cinematography, acting, and music • Reinforce your knowledge with movie quizzes and trivia • Track watched films and build your watchlist • Save notes, ratings, and personal reflections • Follow your progress through a growing cinema library • Choose subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese Screen Path is made for movie lovers who want more than another endless feed. Build your taste, learn film history, and make every viewing more meaningful. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

China Live4 screens
Cinema Studies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: China Live at none against Cinema Studies's 3. China Live also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). Cinema Studies's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cinema Studies sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. China Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

China Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Cinema Studies weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
China Live versus Cinema Studies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChina LiveCinema Studies
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWnet Media GmbHStephane Gerardot

In-app purchases

None

China Live

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinema Studies

Subscriptions3
  • Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual – First Offer3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is China Live free?
China Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinema Studies free?
Cinema Studies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do China Live or Cinema Studies have ads?
Neither China Live nor Cinema Studies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, China Live or Cinema Studies?
China Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cinema Studies weekly. Most recently, China Live was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cinema Studies on November 5, 2026.

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