# 第一财经 vs Vortex for Podcast

The clearest difference is rating: Vortex for Podcast at 5.0 against 第一财经's 4.2. Vortex for Podcast also leads on ads (none vs shown). 第一财经's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 第一财经 sells 51 one-off in-app purchases and Vortex for Podcast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vortex for Podcast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 第一财经 | Vortex for Podcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id375634597/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortex-for-podcast/id6748575318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [China Business Network Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375634600) | [恒敏 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611938194) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (51)**

| 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 |
| 特供产品 D | $399.99 | 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 |


### Vortex for Podcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortex-for-podcast/id6748575318)

Discover and manage podcasts with a feature-rich player. Enjoy advanced audio controls, offline listening, and seamless data syncing. Customize your experience with a beautiful, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Podcast management via RSS and OPML, Advanced audio playback controls, Offline episode downloads, Automatic data backup and iCloud sync, Customizable themes and interface, Voice Boost feature

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Feast | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 第一财经 free?

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

### Is Vortex for Podcast free?

Vortex for Podcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 第一财经 or Vortex for Podcast?

Vortex for Podcast is rated higher. 第一财经 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Vortex for Podcast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 第一财经 or Vortex for Podcast have ads?

第一财经 shows ads; Vortex for Podcast does not.

### Which is updated more often, 第一财经 or Vortex for Podcast?

第一财经 ships an update fortnightly, and Vortex for Podcast fortnightly. Most recently, 第一财经 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vortex for Podcast on October 30, 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.*