# 财新 vs 律动 BlockBeats

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 财新 | 律动 BlockBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612/reviews)** | [4.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockbeats/id1482096104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/356023615) | [Beijing Banbo Technology Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484248371) |

## What reviewers say

### 财新

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #69 Top Grossing · News, #105 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


### 律动 BlockBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockbeats/id1482096104)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlockBeats Monthly Membership | $79.00 | per month |
| BlockBeats Quarterly Membership | $199.00 | per 3 months |
| BlockBeats Yearly Membership | $699.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*