# 财新 vs 第一财经

The clearest difference is monetization model: 第一财经 at free with in-app purchases against 财新's subscription. 第一财经 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 财新's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 财新 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 第一财经 sells 50 one-off in-app purchases. 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 9, 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 52% of 第一财经's.

财新 ships an update monthly, 第一财经 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 财新 | 第一财经 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id375634597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/356023615) | [China Business Network Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375634600) |

## What reviewers say

### 财新

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #67 Top Grossing · News, #96 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


### 第一财经

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id375634597)

Stay updated with 24/7 global financial news and live market data. Access professional financial broadcasts, expert analysis, and diverse content formats. This app provides real-time insights to support your investment decisions.

**Highlights:** 24/7 global financial news, Live market trading information, Professional financial broadcasts, Expert market analysis, Video and news streams, Interactive comment section

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

**In-app purchases (50)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 《一元点金》1元订阅30天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 《巴菲特的投资哲学》1元包年 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 《认识巴菲特》1元包年 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 会员子产品7日体验 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 《公司的秘密》第七辑单行本 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 《公司密钥》30元订阅 30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 稳定币解读 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 《先见之明》60元订阅30天 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员包月 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 《第一财经杂志》98元订阅180天 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 《先见之明》98元订阅30天 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 跨越山海丨2022中国企业全球化报告 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025巴菲特直播课 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 一财商学院《出海26讲》 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 通向智慧财富之路：指数ETF投资课程 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 《第一财经杂志》168元订阅365天 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 《一财研选》198元订阅30天 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 投资困惑解答包年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 全球投资精选包月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员208包季 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 一财商学院《DeepSeek驱动全域营销提效》 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员早鸟包季 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员包季 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 一财商学院《DeepSeek驱动全域营销提效》 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 调研优选包月 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 全球投资精选包季 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 华尔街到陆家嘴·投资秘籍 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员648包年 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 掘金ETF(包月) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 调研优选包季 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 波浪理论新解速成(优惠) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员包年 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 智享会员Plus包年(998) | $149.99 | one-time |
| 波浪理论新解速成 | $149.99 | one-time |
| YicaiClaw半年 | $199.99 | one-time |
| YicaiClaw | $299.99 | one-time |
| 特供产品C | $349.99 | one-time |
| 财报侦探 财务分析与商业价值促销 | $349.99 | one-time |
| 风口密钥(半年) | $399.99 | one-time |
| YicaiClaw包年 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 研报金选(包年) | $399.99 | one-time |
| 研报金选 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 调研优选包年 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 财报侦探财务分析与商业价值 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 研报金选包年 | $499.99 | one-time |
| 特供产品B | $599.99 | one-time |
| 掘金ETF | $599.99 | one-time |
| 风口密钥(包年) | $699.99 | one-time |
| 掘金ETF(包半年) | $699.99 | one-time |
| ESG课堂 | $799.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 财新 free?

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

### Is 第一财经 free?

第一财经 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 财新 or 第一财经?

财新 is rated higher. 财新 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 第一财经 averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do 财新 or 第一财经 have ads?

第一财经 shows ads; 财新 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 财新 or 第一财经?

财新 ships an update monthly, and 第一财经 fortnightly. Most recently, 财新 was updated on October 16, 2026 and 第一财经 on October 13, 2026.

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