# 央视体育VIP vs 直播吧

The clearest difference is ads: 央视体育VIP at none against 直播吧's shown. 央视体育VIP also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 直播吧's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 13). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 央视体育VIP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and 直播吧 sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for 央视体育VIP against 1.8 for 直播吧. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 直播吧 has 86 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of 央视体育VIP's written reviews are positive against 32% of 直播吧's.

央视体育VIP ships an update every 3 months, 直播吧 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 央视体育VIP | 直播吧 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip/id635830970/reviews) | **[1.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1228058501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CCTV international network company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/331259728) | [Xiamen Baimai Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986875717) |

## What reviewers say

### 央视体育VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip/id635830970)

Access a vast library of live sports, replays, and highlights from major leagues and tournaments. Enjoy high-definition streaming across multiple devices with a seamless viewing experience. Offers comprehensive coverage for dedicated sports fans.

**Highlights:** HD live sports streaming, Extensive event replays, Match highlights and clips, Multi-device synchronization, Ad-free viewing with VIP membership, Coverage of football, basketball, tennis, and more

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP连续包月 | $5.49 | per month |
| 乒乓球频道会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 台球频道会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元乒乓球频道会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12元台球频道会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18元乒乓球频道会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18元台球频道会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP包月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 央视体育VIP&中国体育联名会员月卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP包年 | $46.99 | one-time |


### 直播吧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1228058501)

This app provides comprehensive sports information for enthusiasts. Users can watch live broadcasts, read news, follow their favorite teams, and check statistics for football, basketball, and esports. It fosters a community for fans to discuss games and share insights.

**Highlights:** Live sports broadcasts and replays, Comprehensive sports news updates, Team-specific news and fan discussions, League and team statistics, Event previews and schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 直播吧连续包月免广会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 直播吧连续包月VIP会员 | $38.99 | per month |
| 6吧币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12吧币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18吧币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25吧币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30吧币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50吧币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 68吧币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 88吧币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 98吧币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 108吧币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 158吧币 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 198吧币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 188吧币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 288吧币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 328吧币 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 388吧币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 588吧币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 648吧币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 818吧币 | $119.99 | one-time |
| 998吧币 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 1298吧币 | $199.99 | one-time |
| 2298吧币 | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 央视体育VIP free?

央视体育VIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 直播吧 free?

直播吧 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 央视体育VIP or 直播吧?

直播吧 is rated higher. 央视体育VIP averages 1.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 直播吧 averages 1.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do 央视体育VIP or 直播吧 have ads?

直播吧 shows ads; 央视体育VIP does not.

### Which is updated more often, 央视体育VIP or 直播吧?

央视体育VIP ships an update every 3 months, and 直播吧 fortnightly. Most recently, 央视体育VIP was updated on October 26, 2026 and 直播吧 on October 26, 2026.

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