# 央视影音HD vs YY HD

The clearest difference is rating: YY HD at 4.6 against 央视影音HD's 3.1. YY HD also leads on ads (none vs shown). 央视影音HD's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 央视影音HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and YY HD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YY HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 央视影音HD has 132 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 13% positive.

央视影音HD ships an update every 3 months, YY HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 央视影音HD | YY HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id391071343/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy-hd/id642091851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **13.8% of reviews** | 13.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CCTV international network company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/331259728) | [Guangzhou Jinhong Network Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543824069) |

## What reviewers say

### 央视影音HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id391071343)

Access live CCTV channels, popular TV shows, movies, and sports events. Enjoy documentaries, cultural programs, and news updates. Offers live streaming and on-demand content with a subscription option for ad-free viewing and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Live CCTV channel streaming, On-demand TV shows and movies, Live sports event broadcasts, News and current affairs updates, Cultural and documentary programs, Interactive viewing experiences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 教育频道40元点播付费 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道50元点播付费 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道68元点播付费 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道98元点播付费 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道113元点播付费 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道138元点播付费 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道158元点播付费 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道188元点播付费 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道238元点播付费 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 教育频道288元点播付费 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast video playback
- 💡 Comprehensive content library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Poor video quality
- 🚫 Restricted content access in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Videos randomly pause or stop playing
- App freezes when switching between channels
- Notifications disrupt viewing experience

**Requested features**

- Improved video quality options
- Ability to rewind/pause live streams
- Support for Chromecast and Apple TV
- Customizable font size and UI


### YY HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy-hd/id642091851)

This live streaming platform offers a vast array of high-definition content from millions of signed hosts, available 24/7. Engage with streamers through comments, leaderboards, and virtual gifts, and never miss a moment with notifications and replays.

**Highlights:** High-definition live streams, 24/7 continuous broadcasting, Interactive chat and comments, Virtual gift sending, Live stream notifications, Playback of missed streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 28Y币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 47.6Y币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 75.6Y币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 362.6Y币 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 央视影音HD free?

央视影音HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YY HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 央视影音HD or YY HD?

YY HD is rated higher. 央视影音HD averages 3.1 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while YY HD averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do 央视影音HD or YY HD have ads?

央视影音HD shows ads; YY HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, 央视影音HD or YY HD?

央视影音HD ships an update every 3 months, and YY HD every 2 months. Most recently, 央视影音HD was updated on October 18, 2026 and YY HD on October 14, 2026.

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