# 腾讯视频 vs 央视频

The clearest difference is ads: 央视频 at none against 腾讯视频's shown. 央视频 also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 33%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). 腾讯视频's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked) and ratings volume (26K vs 4.5K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 腾讯视频 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 央视频 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

央视频 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 腾讯视频 has 26K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 腾讯视频's written reviews are positive against 52% of 央视频's.

腾讯视频 ships an update every 6 days, 央视频 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 腾讯视频 | 央视频 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id458318329/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1479814602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 506 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [Yangshipin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567350931) |

## What reviewers say

### 腾讯视频

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id458318329)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of popular TV shows, movies, anime, and documentaries. Stream live events, enjoy exclusive content, and download videos for offline viewing. Offers personalized recommendations and a VIP membership for premium access.

**Highlights:** HD and smooth video playback, Offline video caching, Variable playback speed, Dolby audio support, Cast to TV via AirPlay/DLNA, Live streaming with interactive features, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** Siri integration, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 腾讯视频VIP连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 腾讯视频SVIP连续包月 | $5.49 | per month |
| 连续包年 | $36.99 | per year |
| 15天腾讯视频VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月腾讯视频VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 腾讯视频钻石 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3个月腾讯视频VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3个月SVIP腾讯视频会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12个月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP | $35.99 | one-time |
| 12个月腾讯视频VIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1年腾讯视频SVIP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth streaming
- 📽️ Wide variety of content
- 💰 Affordable VIP subscription
- 🎬 High-quality video and audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive advertisements even for VIP users
- 🌐 Region-locked content and features
- 🔒 Restrictive DRM and account limitations
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Poor user experience on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase VIP and add-ons
- Inconsistent video playback and loading issues
- Sync problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve Airplay and Chromecast functionality
- Provide more transparency on content availability
- Offer flexible subscription options


### 央视频

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1479814602)

Watch the World Cup in 4K with professional commentary and a smooth, immersive experience. Access a wide range of content including dramas, news, and exclusive videos from renowned personalities.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD World Cup streaming, Professional commentary, Low-latency, smooth viewing, Diverse content library, Exclusive celebrity videos, Live TV channel broadcasts

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 央视频VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 央视频15天VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 点播付费5元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 非会员付费1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 剧集购买-1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 剧集购买-2元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 点播付费12元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 专辑购买-15元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 专辑购买-30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 央视频VIP月度会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Familiar TV channels
- 🌍 Accessible for overseas users
- 🎥 High-quality video
- 📺 Convenient mobile viewing
- 🇨🇳 Patriotic content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🚫 Geo-restrictions for overseas users
- 📱 Lack of iPad optimization
- 🔌 Streaming issues and buffering
- 🤖 Compatibility problems on various devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Disappearing controls and settings
- Incorrect location detection leading to access restrictions

**Requested features**

- Support for AirPlay and screen mirroring
- Develop versions for iPad, Android TV, and game consoles
- Improve video quality and resolution options
- Enhance offline viewing and resume playback features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 腾讯视频 free?

腾讯视频 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 央视频 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 腾讯视频 or 央视频?

央视频 is rated higher. 腾讯视频 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while 央视频 averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do 腾讯视频 or 央视频 have ads?

腾讯视频 shows ads; 央视频 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 腾讯视频 or 央视频?

腾讯视频 ships an update every 6 days, and 央视频 every 9 days. Most recently, 腾讯视频 was updated on October 28, 2026 and 央视频 on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*