Comparison

财新 vs Global Times HD

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

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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

Global Times HD

Access sharp reporting, unique analysis, and featured videos from China's leading English-language newspaper. Explore global events, domestic trends, and diverse topics from art to sports with a distinct Chinese perspective.

Highlights
  • Original editorial analysis
  • Thought-provoking opinion pieces
  • In-depth reports on events
  • Featured news videos
  • News presented in infographics
  • Coverage of art and culture
  • Sporting event updates
Features
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The Global Times is China’s most informative English-language newspaper. With a remarkable readership, both in China and across the globe, the Global Times provides sharp and innovative reporting, unique and perceptive analysis as well as featured videos and multimedia products. Download the app as it will offer you: Editorial: Original analysis on hotly debated topics - forthright, unique and striking voice of China Opinion: Thought-provoking views China: A window delving deeper into the most important domestic and international events and trends, chronicling the rise of today’s China Source: Momentous issues from the financial world and insightful opinions from a China-focused angle In-Depth: Analytical reports to disclose the reasons behind what is going on through conducting detailed interviews and careful research Video: Featured videos channeling the pulse of current politics, economics and culture Infographic: News in diagrams and numbers World: Doorway to international affairs bringing global stories with a unique Chinese perspective Art: Sophisticated stories on design, cuisine, fashion, art, movies/TVs, travel, celebrities and health Sport: All the latest updates from the world sporting arena To know more, please visit our website: www.globaltimes.cn, join our Facebook page: @globaltimesnews, and follow our Twitter handle: @globaltimesnews.

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财新4 screens

Verdict

The call

财新 and Global Times HD both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Global Times HD's written reviews are positive against 63% of 财新's. Global Times HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 财新's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price and rating 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month. Global Times HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 财新 against 4.5 for Global Times HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 财新 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of 财新's written reviews are positive against 100% of Global Times HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

财新 ships an update monthly, Global Times HD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
财新 versus Global Times HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter财新Global Times HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCaixin Media Co., LtdGlobal Times

Customer experience

财新

All ratings1,176 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative32.4%

Global Times HD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Global Times HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

财新

Subscriptions10
  • Caixin Express Monthly$10.491 Month
  • 数据通Lite包月$19.991 Month
  • 财新通季订阅$22.493 Months
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  • 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
None

Global Times HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 财新 free?
财新 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Global Times HD free?
Global Times HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 财新 or Global Times HD?
财新 is rated higher. 财新 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Global Times HD averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do 财新 or Global Times HD have ads?
Global Times HD shows ads; 财新 does not.
Which is updated more often, 财新 or Global Times HD?
财新 ships an update monthly, and Global Times HD every 4 months. Most recently, 财新 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Global Times HD on November 3, 2026.

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