Comparison

Spring Airlines vs HiChina

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

Head to head
About

Spring Airlines

Book flights, hotels, and manage your travel with this airline app. Find exclusive deals and enjoy convenient services like online check-in and seat selection. Your gateway to affordable travel across China and Asia.

Highlights
  • Air ticket booking
  • Hotel reservations
  • Flight status inquiries
  • Ancillary service purchases
  • Online check-in
  • Seat selection
  • Ticket refunds and changes
Features
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Don't think, just fly! — Spring Airlines Download Spring Airlines' APP and grab exclusive special tickets! [About us] Spring Airlines is one of North Asia’s largest cost-effective airline – guaranteeing our customers the best-value airfares in China and across the Asia region. Bases at both of the city’s airports – Hongqiao and Pudong, as well as Shenzhen, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang (our Beijing gateway airport), Shenzhen, Yangzhou, Harbin and Ningbo. Overseas bases include Osaka and Nagoya in Japan, Jeju in Korea and Bangkok in Thailand. Founded in 18 July, 2005 and flying over 200 routes across China and beyond now. [Service Description] Spring Airlines offers you a full range of ticketing services, including: air ticket booking, hotel reservations, flight dynamic inquiries, ancillary service products purchasing, online check-in, online seat selection, ticket verification, ticket refund and change, airport assistant, etc. Enjoy cheaper tickets and more convenient booking through Spring Airlines' APP!

About

HiChina

This app is a comprehensive travel companion offering train ticket booking, ride-hailing, and flight status checks. It also provides trip management, airport information, and navigation tools. Enjoy multi-language support and tax refund point inquiries for a seamless journey.

Highlights
  • Train ticket booking
  • Smart ride-hailing and airport transfer
  • Trip management
  • Flight status inquiry
  • Airport information
  • Route planning maps
  • Departure tax refund point inquiry
Features
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HiChina is an all-in-one travel app for international visitors to China. From trip planning and arrival support to daily transport, flight updates, and local travel services, HiChina gives you everything you need for a smoother, easier, and more convenient journey in China. 【Online Check-in & Flight Updates】 Complete online check-in quickly by entering your information. Save time, stay prepared, and enjoy a smoother airport experience. Enter the flight number or departure/destination information to get more timely and accurate real-time updates. Covering 37 domestic airlines and airport information nationwide, HiChina helps you keep track of your journey whether you are traveling to major hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Chengdu. 【China Arrival Support】 With arrival card guidance, China SIM card services, and translation support, HiChina helps you prepare for entry, stay connected after arrival, and get around more easily. 【China Transport Services】 Book flight and train tickets in one place for a smoother travel experience in China. View schedules, check seat availability, choose the preferred seat, and complete your booking quickly and securely. Access taxi services, maps, and transit support in one app to make getting around simpler and more efficient. 【Multilingual Support】 HiChina supports multiple languages, including English, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Malay, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, and Vietnamese, making it easier for travelers from around the world to use the app. Why Choose HiChina HiChina supports every stage of your journey in China — before, during, and before departure. Book tickets, manage your trip, check in online, track flight updates, use maps, taxi, transit, SIM card, and translation tools, and navigate to tax refund shops. Everything you need is in one app. Download HiChina now and start your trip. 【Attention】​ Share HiChina with your friends and enjoy smoother travel together. 【Contact Us】​ Email: hichinagroup@gmail.com

Screenshots

Spring Airlines2 screens
HiChina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HiChina at none against Spring Airlines's shown. HiChina also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Spring Airlines's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for Spring Airlines against 2.8 for HiChina. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Spring Airlines's written reviews are positive against 38% of HiChina's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spring Airlines ships an update every 10 days, HiChina every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spring Airlines versus HiChina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpring AirlinesHiChina
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (19 ratings)2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB105 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer春秋航空 Spring AirlinesChina Travelsky Technology Limited

Customer experience

Spring Airlines

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative34.7%

HiChina

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

Spring Airlines

No in-app purchases

None

HiChina

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spring Airlines free?
Spring Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiChina free?
HiChina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spring Airlines or HiChina?
Spring Airlines and HiChina are both rated 2.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Spring Airlines or HiChina have ads?
Spring Airlines shows ads; HiChina does not.
Which is updated more often, Spring Airlines or HiChina?
Spring Airlines ships an update every 10 days, and HiChina every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spring Airlines was updated on October 20, 2026 and HiChina on October 12, 2026.

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