Bangkok Post Epaper vs Caixin Global
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bangkok Post Epaper
Access full-content digital replicas of the Bangkok Post in its original layout. Read articles, view photos, and navigate pages with ease. Subscribe to various plans for continuous access to your favorite publication.
- Full-content digital replicas
- Original layout presentation
- Page flipping, panning, and zooming
- Multiple subscription plans
- Link existing accounts
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Looking to have Bangkok Post at your fingertips? Then look no further than Bangkok Post app from NewspaperDirect. With Bangkok Post, all sections are presented as full-content digital replicas, in their original layout. The application is free, and you can link your existing account on Bangkok Post SmartEdition to download your favourite publication wherever you are. Flip pages, pan and zoom in to view any page, article or photo in stunning clarity. •Bangkok Post Epaper allows you to subscribe to five subscriptions: 1 week, 1 month, 3months, 6 months, and 1 year •Cost of the subscription is US$7.99, US$22.99, US$54.99, US$89.99, and US$149.99 respectively •Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase •Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period •Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal is •You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase •No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
Caixin Global
Access award-winning journalism covering China's economy, finance, and business. Features include in-depth explanations, AI-powered summaries, podcasts, and exclusive subscriber events. Offers a mix of free and premium content for a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese market.
- Exclusive finance & business content
- AI-powered article summaries
- Economic and business podcasts
- Subscriber-only events
- Commentary and analysis
- Video replays of discussions
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Award-winning journalism from China's most respected newsroom. Exclusive finance & business content from Caixin's renowned team of analysts. -Caixin Explains: covering hot topics of significance in economics, finance and China’s business world. -Digest Hub: A sidebar on our article pages offering summaries of multiple lengths tailored by AI, perfect for readers who are short on time. -Caixin Global Podcast: We dissect economic data, business buzzwords and political dynamics, while turning hard news into stories made fast, fair and friendly to your ears. -Subscriber Event: facilitating discussions on China's economic, tech and industry trends -Video: Caixin Media hosts a series of Caixin Roundtables and Webinars. We provide replay videos to let you enjoy the high-quality discussion online. - Commentary & Analysis: Commentary by key opinion-leaders in business, government, and academia. The Caixin app is free to download, and all users can read some free articles, subscribers get unlimited web and app access to real-time tech news portal, featuring 24-hour news, short-form analysis, and business and tech news roundups. Subscription introduction: 1. We offer monthly, yearly and student packages. 2. All subscription prices are based on the order price. 3. Auto-renewal enabled. You can cancel it anytime before the next billing period begins. 4. Please note that this digital subscription is not refundable. Support You need help? Visit http://www.caixinglobal.com/contact Email: helo@caixin.com Privacy Policy: http://www.caixinglobal.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://ww.caixinglobal.com/terms/
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Verdict
Bangkok Post Epaper and Caixin Global both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Caixin Global's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bangkok Post Epaper's. Caixin Global also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Bangkok Post Epaper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Caixin Global sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bangkok Post Epaper against 4.6 for Caixin Global. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 227 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Bangkok Post Epaper's written reviews are positive against 56% of Caixin Global's.
Bangkok Post Epaper ships an update every 8 months, Caixin Global every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bangkok Post Epaper | Caixin Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (164 ratings) | 4.6 (227 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | 55.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 164 | 227 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Post Publishing Public Company Limited | Caixin Global Limited |
Customer experience
Bangkok Post Epaper
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Bugs and requests
Bangkok Post Epaper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Caixin Global
Reported bugs
10 issues- Subscription not activated after payment
- App insists subscription doesn't exist
- Constantly logged out
- Subscription sync issues
- Doesn't load entire story
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- Login issues
- Password reset doesn't work
- Payment problems
- App requires subscription during free trial
- Multiple login issues reported
Requested features
12 requests- iPad version supporting
- Simple "continue" subscription button with WeChat payment
- More articles on Chinese government policies and investments
- More in-depth articles about Chinese companies' culture
- Filter more, be more selective
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- Keep exhibition listings up-to-date
- Dark mode option
- Horizontal view option
- Better URL integration for in-app article redirection
- Ability to download editions
- Improve password reset functionality
- Make subscription more reasonable
In-app purchases
Bangkok Post Epaper
- Bangkok Post$7.997 Days
- Bangkok Post$22.991 Month
- Bangkok Post$54.993 Months
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- Bangkok Post$89.996 Months
- Bangkok Post$149.991 Year
- Final Farewell$2.99
- Economic Review$2.99
- Economic Review 2018$2.99
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- A Pictorial Commemoration of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s Life$5.99
- Thailand Journey 2021$9.99
Caixin Global
- Monthly Package$25.991 Month
- Student Package$59.991 Year
- Annual Package$249.991 Year
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