# 财新 vs e公司

The clearest difference is monetization model: e公司 at free with in-app purchases against 财新's subscription. e公司 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 财新's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 财新 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and e公司 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

财新 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 财新 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of 财新's written reviews are positive against 50% of e公司's.

财新 ships an update monthly, e公司 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 财新 | e公司 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id1138662528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/356023615) | [深圳证券时报社有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/853561918) |

## What reviewers say

### 财新

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #203 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access in-depth financial and economic news, exclusive reports, and authoritative analyses from China. Stay informed with timely updates, investigative journalism, and expert interviews. Enjoy multimedia content including videos and audio programs.

**Highlights:** Caixin Weekly Digital Edition, Financial News updates, Caixin Time video interviews, Weekly audio news analysis, Visual news presentations, AI Voice Broadcasting

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 财新mini包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| Caixin Express Monthly | $10.49 | per month |
| 数据通Lite包月 | $19.99 | per month |
| 财新通季订阅 | $22.49 | per 3 months |
| 财新mini | $34.99 | per year |
| 财新通半年权限 | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| 周刊通 | $53.99 | per year |
| 数据通Pro包季 | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Caixin Express Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Caixin Data Express Lite | $199.99 | per year |
| Caixin Data Express Pro | $289.99 | per year |
| 充值6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值68元 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 📰 High-quality news content
- 🧠 Insightful and professional reporting
- 🧭 Objective and unbiased coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive and unskippable ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or access paid content
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Incorrect or outdated news content

**Requested features**

- Customizable font and text size options
- Offline reading mode
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Night mode or dark theme
- Cross-device syncing and cloud backup


### e公司

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id1138662528)

This app provides high-quality, valuable information by upgrading its news channel. It enhances user experience through an optimized interface, improved interaction design, and content recommendations to boost satisfaction and engagement. The platform redefines functional modules for future business adaptability and offers more practical services.

**Highlights:** High-quality financial information, Optimized user interface, Improved interaction design, Personalized content recommendations, Flexible functional modules, Practical services for users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 脱水研报栏目1个月订阅 | $79.99 | per month |
| 脱水研报栏目3个月订阅 | $229.99 | per 3 months |
| 脱水研报栏目6个月订阅 | $499.99 | per 6 months |
| 脱水研报栏目12个月订阅 | $799.99 | per year |
| 脱水研报文章单篇订阅 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 脱水研报栏目1个月订阅（非自动订阅） | $79.99 | one-time |
| 脱水研报栏目3个月订阅（非自动订阅） | $229.99 | one-time |
| 脱水研报栏目6个月订阅（非自动订阅） | $499.99 | one-time |
| 产业掘金栏目12个月订阅（非自动订阅） | $599.99 | one-time |
| 脱水研报栏目12个月订阅（非自动订阅） | $799.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 财新 free?

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

### Is e公司 free?

e公司 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 财新 or e公司?

财新 is rated higher. 财新 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while e公司 averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do 财新 or e公司 have ads?

Neither 财新 nor e公司 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 财新 or e公司?

财新 ships an update monthly, and e公司 every 5 weeks. Most recently, 财新 was updated on September 26, 2026 and e公司 on August 27, 2026.

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