# 央视影音HD vs 咪咕视频

The clearest difference is rating: 咪咕视频 at 4.6 against 央视影音HD's 3.1. 咪咕视频 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 132). 央视影音HD's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 咪咕视频 sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

咪咕视频 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 咪咕视频 has 4K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of 央视影音HD's written reviews are positive against 21% of 咪咕视频's.

央视影音HD ships an update every 3 months, 咪咕视频 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 央视影音HD | 咪咕视频 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id391071343/reviews) | **[4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id787130974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 991 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV international network company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/331259728) | [咪咕视讯科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029829433) |

## 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


### 咪咕视频

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id787130974)

Stream live sports, popular TV shows, movies, and anime. Enjoy high-definition broadcasts with expert commentary and access a vast library of content, including documentaries and children's animation.

**Highlights:** Live sports streaming (football, NBA, etc.), Popular TV series and movies, Anime and children's animation, 4K ultra-high definition broadcasts, Expert commentary, Live TV channels, Documentaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 钻石会员连续包月首2月每月9.9元 | $1.99 | per month |
| 咪咕视频钻石会员连续包月18元 | $2.49 | per month |
| 钻石会员连续包月首月特惠 | $2.99 | per month |
| UFC连续包月首月特惠 | $2.99 | per month |
| 咪咕视频VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| UFC连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 钻石会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 篮球通连续包月首月特惠 | $3.99 | per month |
| 咪咕视频钻石会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP钻石会员连续包月首购特惠 | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP钻石会员连续包月促销优惠 | $3.99 | per month |
| 钻石会员包月（赠NBA膨胀金） | $3.99 | per month |
| 咪咕足球全通包连续包月首月特惠 | $5.99 | per month |
| 咪咕足球通连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通连续包月亚洲杯特价 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通首月12元（专享特惠） | $5.99 | per month |
| 咪咕视频NBA联盟通连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通首月12元（专享优惠） | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通包月首月9元 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球全通包连续包月新赛季特惠 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通连续包月首月5折 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通首3月9元 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球会员连续包月首购特惠 | $5.99 | per month |
| 足球通连续包月欧洲杯特惠 | $5.99 | per month |
| NBA联盟通连续包月首6月特惠 | $8.99 | per month |
| 单场赛事 | $0.99 | one-time |
| NBA单场赛事会员折扣 | $0.99 | one-time |
| NBA单场比赛 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 钻石会员双季卡9元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10张通看券按次加油包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 足球通年卡298元 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 咪咕足球通年卡活动价 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Full coverage of sports events
- 👍 Variety of content
- 💡 Detailed sports data and statistics
- 🌟 Excellent for Chinese users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Poor video quality and streaming issues
- 🕰️ Delayed live broadcasts
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🤖 Questionable data integrity and manipulation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load live streams
- Inconsistent search and navigation
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add English commentary option for international users
- Release dedicated apps for Apple TV and Android TV
- Improve overall app stability and performance


## 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 咪咕视频 free?

咪咕视频 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 央视影音HD or 咪咕视频?

咪咕视频 is rated higher. 央视影音HD averages 3.1 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while 咪咕视频 averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do 央视影音HD or 咪咕视频 have ads?

Both 央视影音HD and 咪咕视频 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 央视影音HD or 咪咕视频?

央视影音HD ships an update every 3 months, and 咪咕视频 fortnightly. Most recently, 央视影音HD was updated on September 8, 2026 and 咪咕视频 on September 23, 2026.

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