# FT中文网 vs Caixin Global

The clearest difference is monetization model: Caixin Global at free with in-app purchases against FT中文网's subscription. Caixin Global also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 44%). FT中文网's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FT中文网 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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 — 4.7 for FT中文网 against 4.6 for Caixin Global. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FT中文网 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 227, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of FT中文网's written reviews are positive against 56% of Caixin Global's.

FT中文网 ships an update every 8 days, Caixin Global every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FT中文网 | Caixin Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft/id443870811/reviews)** | [4.6 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin-global/id1177372413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Financial Times Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/322310071) | [Caixin Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177372412) |

## What reviewers say

### FT中文网

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft/id443870811)

Access in-depth financial news and commentary in Chinese from a global team of journalists. This redesigned app offers faster performance, a cleaner interface, and enhanced features for business executives and decision-makers.

**Highlights:** Faster app launches, High-definition display, Bilingual mode, Night mode, Article search, Topic-based subscriptions, Video content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 标准会员 | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard Membership | $49.00 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $269.00 | per year |
| 留学，可以怎样改变一个人 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 是非区块链：技术、投机与泡沫 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 牛津女学霸的30年职场观察录 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 跟着欧美玩家小众游 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2017：自信下的焦虑 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2018前瞻：中美博弈之年？ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2018与FT共进午餐 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast load times
- 💡 Useful Chinese-English translation feature
- 👍 Comprehensive and professional content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login and app crashes
- 🔋 Frequent log-outs and login issues
- 📢 Excessive ads and promotions for paid content
- 📉 Declining content quality and outdated information

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access previously saved articles
- Inconsistent behavior between app and website versions
- Unreliable push notification system

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Improved search and article discovery
- More frequent content updates
- Traditional Chinese language support


### Caixin Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin-global/id1177372413)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive finance & business content, AI-powered article summaries, Economic and business podcasts, Subscriber-only events, Commentary and analysis, Video replays of discussions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package | $25.99 | per month |
| Student Package | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Package | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and insights
- 👍 Unbiased and objective reporting
- 👍 Informative on China and SEA
- 👍 High quality articles
- 👍 Reliable source for finance news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment problems
- 🐛 Subscription not activated
- 🐛 Constant ads
- 🐛 Horrible to use
- 🐛 Difficult password reset

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not activated after payment
- App insists subscription doesn't exist
- Constantly logged out
- Subscription sync issues
- Doesn't load entire story

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FT中文网 free?

FT中文网 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caixin Global free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FT中文网 or Caixin Global?

FT中文网 is rated higher. FT中文网 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Caixin Global averages 4.6 from 227 ratings.

### Do FT中文网 or Caixin Global have ads?

Caixin Global shows ads; FT中文网 does not.

### Which is updated more often, FT中文网 or Caixin Global?

FT中文网 ships an update every 8 days, and Caixin Global every 2 months. Most recently, FT中文网 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Caixin Global on October 14, 2026.

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