# 腾讯视频 vs 麦咭TV

The clearest difference is update cadence: 腾讯视频 at every 6 days against 麦咭TV's monthly. 腾讯视频 also leads on chart position (#184 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 麦咭TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

腾讯视频 ships an update every 6 days, 麦咭TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 腾讯视频 | 麦咭TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id458318329/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 519 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [Golden Eagle Cartoon Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282928121) |

## What reviewers say

### 腾讯视频

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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

**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


### 麦咭TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv/id1525868007)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 麦咭TV连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 视频购买 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 视频购买 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 视频购买 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 视频购买 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 视频购买 | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 腾讯视频 free?

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

### Is 麦咭TV free?

麦咭TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do 腾讯视频 or 麦咭TV have ads?

Both 腾讯视频 and 麦咭TV show ads.

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

腾讯视频 ships an update every 6 days, and 麦咭TV monthly. Most recently, 腾讯视频 was updated on September 24, 2026 and 麦咭TV on September 17, 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.*