# 财新 vs Global Times HD

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 财新 | Global Times HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-times-hd/id1592273516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/356023615) | [Global Times](https://appshunter.io/developer/566471834) |

## What reviewers say

### 财新

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #61 Top Grossing · News, #154 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

**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


### Global Times HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-times-hd/id1592273516)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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