# 财新 vs 西贝阅读器

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 财新 at 63% against 西贝阅读器's 0%. 财新 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 45 months). 西贝阅读器's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). 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 西贝阅读器 sells 2 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 财新 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of 西贝阅读器's.

财新 ships an update monthly, 西贝阅读器 every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 财新 | 西贝阅读器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss/id967141464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/356023615) | [玲炤 毛](https://appshunter.io/developer/867358588) |

## What reviewers say

### 财新

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #160 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


### 西贝阅读器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss/id967141464)

Access the latest technology news and IT industry insights on the go. This app provides instant updates, offline reading, and multimedia content, all while optimizing data usage. Stay informed with news, comments, and personalized themes.

**Highlights:** Instant news updates, Offline reading mode, Background synchronization, News video and image viewing, Comment section access, Favorite news and comments, Social media sharing, Customizable themes (day/night)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support App Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 财新 free?

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

### Is 西贝阅读器 free?

西贝阅读器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 财新 or 西贝阅读器?

财新 is rated higher. 财新 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 西贝阅读器 averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do 财新 or 西贝阅读器 have ads?

Neither 财新 nor 西贝阅读器 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 财新 or 西贝阅读器?

财新 ships an update monthly, and 西贝阅读器 every 45 months. Most recently, 财新 was updated on September 26, 2026 and 西贝阅读器 on June 1, 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.*