央视新闻 vs 电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
央视新闻
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The CCTV news app: the China Media Group (CMG) News New Media Center’s official app, an authoritative source of breaking news, explanatory reports and in-depth feathures. Watch exclusive video and discover the issues that matter to China and the world. Join CMG to witness China's development and global changes.CCTV News reports 24 hours a day, with the latest headlines and full stories from around the world. Follow up-to-the-minute reporting with breaking news alerts and live video. -Get breaking news alerts and follow stories as they develop.- Watch exclusive online video clips and coverage of live global events as they unfold.- View your favorite CCTV shows live. Go beyond the surface with international, political and socioeconomic issues and more, and get opinions and comments.- Contribute your own story or opinion.- Share the news with your friends on Weibo, Wechat and other social media.
电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）
Access comprehensive Chinese TV listings from a single app. Enjoy automatic updates, set reminders for favorite shows, and favorite channels for quick access. Works with WiFi, 4G, 3G, or EDGE, both in China and abroad.
- Chinese TV listings
- Favorite channels
- Show reminders
- Automatic updates
- Works in China and abroad
- Optimized iOS interface
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中国的电视节目，您可以查看所有您最喜爱的电视频道为中国的电视节目。 更多的应用程序： •能够通过WiFi，4G，3G或EDGE。 •在中国或国外作品。 •提名与iOS界面11优化和全面的兼容性。 •兼容iPhone 8，iPhone 8Plus另外，iPhone X和更早版本的设备。 •电视节目自动更新。 •通过Facebook，Gmail或其它不需要注册。 •应用程序的功能，立即和自由。 •标签竭诚为您喜欢的频道，它允许更快的咨询！ •可以设置警报通知您最喜爱的节目开始了。 •翻译成中国的界面。 The Chinese TV-listings now available from a single App. China TV-Guide (CN).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN） at none against 央视新闻's shown. 电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN） also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 央视新闻's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
央视新闻 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 央视新闻 has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of 央视新闻's written reviews are positive against 9% of 电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）'s.
央视新闻 ships an update every 2 months, 电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN） every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 央视新闻 | 电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN） |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (29 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | China Media Group | Youssef Saadi |
Customer experience
央视新闻
电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）
Bugs and requests
央视新闻
Reported bugs
24 issues- App crashes frequently
- Videos not loading
- Content not loading after upgrade
- Push notifications not working
- App disappears after installation
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- News pages show 'page not found'
- App switches to French channel unexpectedly
- No sound on iOS 5
- App not working in US region
- Live shows are slow and laggy
- Videos freeze and restart
- App crashes when starting videos
- Cannot install on older Android versions
- Cannot load video
- Cannot connect to server
- App not working after update
- Frequent crashes when opening TV function
- Cannot watch specific programs (e.g., CCTV5)
- App is laggy and slow to load
- No sound on specific devices/OS versions
- Old version was better, new version has issues
- App doesn't stream anything
- Channels freeze after a few seconds
- App icon disappears after download
Requested features
12 requests- Delete comment section
- Improve dark mode
- Add widgets
- Restore split-screen functionality
- Restore background playback
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- Restore 'listen to TV' function
- Allow font size adjustment
- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Make news selection more engaging
- Add English version
- Add program previews
- Add UK CCTV cams
电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
央视新闻
No in-app purchases
电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）
No in-app purchases
