Comparison

FT中文网 vs 律动 BlockBeats

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FT中文网

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
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FTChinese is the Financial Times' Chinese language website, providing unrivaled news and information to China's top business executives and decision makers. The FT’s international team of journalists has access to senior corporate executives and politicians both in China and around the world, making it a must-read for China's business leaders. Starting from version 3.0, we have a totally new app. - Faster: after you successfully launched the app for the first time, later launches only take 0.99 second. - Cleaner: the redesigned app supports High Definition perfectly and get rid of all distraction so that you can focus on FT’s world-class journalism. - More Features: you can now resize, share, clip, use bilingual mode, switch to night mode, search for articles, check archives by day, watch video and see what’s hot. - My FT: you can subscribe content based on topic, industry, area and column. About the auto-renewable subscriptions 1. Auto-renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. 2. Price and Service There are three subscriptions for the FTChinese iOS app: The Standard Anniual Subscription, the Premium Subscription and the Standard Monthly Subscription. The price for the Standard Annual Subscription is $28.99 per year. It unlocks exclusive articles and allows you to listen to English audio for bilingual articles. The price for Premium Subscription is $294.99 per year.It unlocks all the features in Standard Subscription, as well as a weekly magazine called Editor’s Choice. The price for Standard Monthly Subscription is $3.99. It unlocks exclusive articles and allows you to listen to English audio for bilingual articles for a month. 3. Payment Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. 4. Cross Platform You can use the services on both iPhone and iPad. If you buy on an iPhone, you can tap the “restore my subscription” button on your iPad. And vice versa. 5. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: http://www.ftchinese.com/m/corp/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.ftchinese.com/m/corp/service.html Contact: customer.service@ftchinese.com

About

律动 BlockBeats

Access cutting-edge updates and in-depth insights on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and FinTech. Stay informed about market developments, regulatory changes, and the integration of AI with blockchain technology.

Highlights
  • Cutting-edge Web3 updates
  • In-depth blockchain insights
  • Cryptocurrency market analysis
  • FinTech developments
  • AI and blockchain integration news
  • Global crypto compliance updates
Features
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BlockBeats is a technology and financial media outlet focused on trends, dedicated to reporting and research on financial markets and frontier technology. We read the news through the lens of trends, and track trends through the news. Our professional editorial team consistently delivers original in-depth content and data-driven industry research, helping you see shifts in technology and global markets sooner. [24/7 REAL-TIME NEWSFLASH] Key global headlines delivered within seconds, covering AI, US and Hong Kong equities, macro policy, and tech company developments. Subscribe to dedicated feeds by topic: AI, semiconductors, fintech, stablecoins, and digital assets. See only what you care about and filter out market noise. [PREDICTION MARKET MONITOR] Track capital flows across global prediction markets in real time, covering macro, policy, and major technology events. Here, you read the news from tomorrow. [DATA VISUALIZED] Charts that break down the numbers that matter, tracking capital flows and shifts in market consensus. Read the news through data and spot trend changes earlier. [BEATING] BlockBeats' original in-depth column on frontier technology. Tracking how technology evolves, the industry news around it, and the people and companies behind the story. [BEATZ] BlockBeats' original in-depth column on financial markets. Trend research on global assets and the macro economy, so you can hear the real signal through the market's noise. Plus industry funding updates, curated videos, and podcasts, all aggregated in one place so you have the full picture of the industry anytime, anywhere. Website: https://www.theblockbeats.info Beating WeChat Official Account: Beating_BlockBeats BeatZ WeChat Official Account: PumpBeatz [MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS] This app offers the BlockBeats Annual Membership subscription (USD $699/year; the price displayed in the app applies). This is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the corresponding amount will be charged to your account. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your device settings: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions After cancellation, service will stop at the end of the current subscription period. Refunds are not supported within the current subscription period. User Agreements: Membership Service Agreement: https://grinup.theblockbeats.info/agreement.html Auto-Renewing Subscription Agreement: https://grinup.theblockbeats.info/apple_renewal.html Disclaimer: The information provided in this app is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.

Screenshots

FT中文网4 screens
律动 BlockBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FT中文网 at 4.7 against 律动 BlockBeats's 4.0. FT中文网 also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 25) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 律动 BlockBeats's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FT中文网 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and 律动 BlockBeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FT中文网 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FT中文网 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of FT中文网's written reviews are positive against 38% of 律动 BlockBeats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FT中文网 ships an update every 8 days, 律动 BlockBeats weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FT中文网 versus 律动 BlockBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFT中文网律动 BlockBeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better25
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFinancial Times Ltd.Beijing Banbo Technology Company Ltd.

Customer experience

FT中文网

All ratings1,639 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative42.9%

律动 BlockBeats

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

FT中文网

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

律动 BlockBeats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FT中文网

Subscriptions3
  • 标准会员$5.991 Month
  • Standard Membership$49.001 Year
  • Premium Membership$269.001 Year
One-time7
  • 留学,可以怎样改变一个人$0.99
  • 是非区块链:技术、投机与泡沫$0.99
  • 牛津女学霸的30年职场观察录 1$0.99
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  • 跟着欧美玩家小众游$0.99
  • 2017:自信下的焦虑$1.99
  • 2018前瞻:中美博弈之年?$1.99
  • 2018与FT共进午餐$1.99
3 purchases

律动 BlockBeats

Subscriptions3
  • BlockBeats Monthly Membership$79.001 Month
  • BlockBeats Quarterly Membership$199.003 Months
  • BlockBeats Yearly Membership$699.001 Year

Questions

Is FT中文网 free?
FT中文网 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 律动 BlockBeats free?
律动 BlockBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FT中文网 or 律动 BlockBeats?
FT中文网 is rated higher. FT中文网 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while 律动 BlockBeats averages 4.0 from 25 ratings.
Do FT中文网 or 律动 BlockBeats have ads?
Neither FT中文网 nor 律动 BlockBeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FT中文网 or 律动 BlockBeats?
FT中文网 ships an update every 8 days, and 律动 BlockBeats weekly. Most recently, FT中文网 was updated on September 26, 2026 and 律动 BlockBeats on September 22, 2026.

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