Comparison

财新 vs 律动 BlockBeats

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

Head to head
About

财新

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
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------ Product Features ------ *Caixin Weekly Digital Edition For decision-makers and management in the fields of finance, economy, industry and investment, it focuses on financial information in economy, finance, industry and other social fields, focuses on reform and opening up, is based on financial information, and provides objective and timely exclusive reports, in-depth investigations, and authoritative analyses. *Financial News It provides accurate and timely records of the rise and fall of important figures in the financial sector; and insightful analysis of the forces that dominate the fate of figures and drive financial events. Updated every weekday, with no limit on breaking news. *Caixin Time, Caixin's ace video program. Caixin Time" is a high-profile video program featuring conversations with global political, business and academic figures. Exclusive interviews with domestic and foreign dignitaries such as Kissinger, Lee Hsien Loong, Carrie Lam, and Lou Jiwei; famous entrepreneurs such as Musk, Wang Shi, Lei Jun, Liu Qiangdong, Dong Mingzhu, Cao Dewang, Li Shufu, and Zhang Chaoyang; and senior economists such as Wu Jinglian, Zhu Min, Summers, and Stiglitz. *Friday at 7pm Every Friday night at 7:00 pm, the audio program brings together the key news analysis of the week, and sees the big trends in the big events. *Caixin's visual presentation. Caixin Vision is a visual program that captures moments with a camera and shows the shadow of the times. Each issue features a combination of 6-8 pages of photographs to present life in all its forms. ------ More auxiliary functions ------ * AI Voice Broadcasting AI intelligent anchor "Caixiaoxin" provides you with comprehensive content coverage. Multiple speed, timer, and male and female voice anchor functions can be selected at will, so you can listen to the new financial information freely. *One-click sharing, read to more people Forward the article or generate a poster to grab a limited number of free readings. Share in-depth articles with your friends. ------Subscription Instructions------ TYPES & PRICES -Caixin Express Monthly ¥68 -Caixin Express Yearly ¥648 -Caixin Data Express Lite ¥1298 -Caixin Data Express Pro ¥1998 AUTO-RENEW Your subscription will be renewed automatically 24 hours before its expiration. The payment will be charged to your iTunes account. The renewed subscription will be valid as soon as the payment is confirmed. You can cancel auto-renew by adjusting “subscription” settings of your iTunes/Apple ID. Please note that adjustment must be made at least 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period. Privacy Policy: http://corp.caixin.com/priv-ios/ Terms of Service: http://corp.caixin.com/item/ If you have any questions on subscription, please contact our customer service. Customer Service WeChat:caixinkefu001 Customer Service Email:service@caixin.com Consumer hotline:(+86)400-696-0110

About

律动 BlockBeats

Access cutting-edge updates and in-depth insights on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and FinTech. Stay informed about market developments, regulatory changes, and the integration of AI with blockchain technology.

Highlights
  • Cutting-edge Web3 updates
  • In-depth blockchain insights
  • Cryptocurrency market analysis
  • FinTech developments
  • AI and blockchain integration news
  • Global crypto compliance updates
Features
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BlockBeats is a technology and financial media outlet focused on trends, dedicated to reporting and research on financial markets and frontier technology. We read the news through the lens of trends, and track trends through the news. Our professional editorial team consistently delivers original in-depth content and data-driven industry research, helping you see shifts in technology and global markets sooner. [24/7 REAL-TIME NEWSFLASH] Key global headlines delivered within seconds, covering AI, US and Hong Kong equities, macro policy, and tech company developments. Subscribe to dedicated feeds by topic: AI, semiconductors, fintech, stablecoins, and digital assets. See only what you care about and filter out market noise. [PREDICTION MARKET MONITOR] Track capital flows across global prediction markets in real time, covering macro, policy, and major technology events. Here, you read the news from tomorrow. [DATA VISUALIZED] Charts that break down the numbers that matter, tracking capital flows and shifts in market consensus. Read the news through data and spot trend changes earlier. [BEATING] BlockBeats' original in-depth column on frontier technology. Tracking how technology evolves, the industry news around it, and the people and companies behind the story. [BEATZ] BlockBeats' original in-depth column on financial markets. Trend research on global assets and the macro economy, so you can hear the real signal through the market's noise. Plus industry funding updates, curated videos, and podcasts, all aggregated in one place so you have the full picture of the industry anytime, anywhere. Website: https://www.theblockbeats.info Beating WeChat Official Account: Beating_BlockBeats BeatZ WeChat Official Account: PumpBeatz [MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS] This app offers the BlockBeats Annual Membership subscription (USD $699/year; the price displayed in the app applies). This is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the corresponding amount will be charged to your account. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your device settings: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions After cancellation, service will stop at the end of the current subscription period. Refunds are not supported within the current subscription period. User Agreements: Membership Service Agreement: https://grinup.theblockbeats.info/agreement.html Auto-Renewing Subscription Agreement: https://grinup.theblockbeats.info/apple_renewal.html Disclaimer: The information provided in this app is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.

Screenshots

财新4 screens
律动 BlockBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 财新 at 4.6 against 律动 BlockBeats's 4.0. 财新 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 38%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 25). 律动 BlockBeats's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 财新 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 律动 BlockBeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

财新 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 财新 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, 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 38% of 律动 BlockBeats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

财新 ships an update monthly, 律动 BlockBeats every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
财新 versus 律动 BlockBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter财新律动 BlockBeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better25
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCaixin Media Co., LtdBeijing Banbo Technology Company Ltd.

Customer experience

财新

All ratings1,176 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative32.1%

律动 BlockBeats

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

财新

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Better notification and alert settings

律动 BlockBeats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

财新

Subscriptions11
  • 财新mini包月$3.991 Month
  • Caixin Express Monthly$10.491 Month
  • 数据通Lite包月$19.991 Month
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  • 财新通季订阅$22.493 Months
  • 财新mini$34.991 Year
  • 财新通半年权限$41.996 Months
  • 周刊通$53.991 Year
  • 数据通Pro包季$79.993 Months
  • Caixin Express Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Caixin Data Express Lite$199.991 Year
  • Caixin Data Express Pro$289.991 Year
One-time2
  • 充值6元$0.99
  • 充值68元$9.99
3 purchases

律动 BlockBeats

Subscriptions3
  • BlockBeats Monthly Membership$79.001 Month
  • BlockBeats Quarterly Membership$199.003 Months
  • BlockBeats Yearly Membership$699.001 Year

Questions

Is 财新 free?
财新 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 律动 BlockBeats free?
律动 BlockBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 财新 or 律动 BlockBeats?
财新 is rated higher. 财新 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 律动 BlockBeats averages 4.0 from 25 ratings.
Do 财新 or 律动 BlockBeats have ads?
Neither 财新 nor 律动 BlockBeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 财新 or 律动 BlockBeats?
财新 ships an update monthly, and 律动 BlockBeats every 8 days. Most recently, 财新 was updated on October 16, 2026 and 律动 BlockBeats on October 8, 2026.

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