# 虎牙直播HD vs 央视频

The clearest difference is rating: 央视频 at 4.8 against 虎牙直播HD's 2.1. 央视频 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 53). 虎牙直播HD's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 虎牙直播HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 央视频 sells 9 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 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 央视频 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of 虎牙直播HD's written reviews are positive against 52% of 央视频's.

虎牙直播HD ships an update every 2 months, 央视频 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 虎牙直播HD | 央视频 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id886103288/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1479814602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **51.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Huya Information Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218630343) | [Yangshipin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567350931) |

## What reviewers say

### 虎牙直播HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id886103288)

This platform offers high-definition live streaming for popular mobile games and e-sports. Engage with a vibrant community of gamers and content creators through interactive features. Expand your presence in the gaming industry with innovative services.

**Highlights:** High-definition game live streaming, Interactive community features, E-sports content, Game industry services, Content creator collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35000 金豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 35虎牙币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 61600 金豆 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 75600 金豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 75.6虎牙币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 362600 金豆 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤏 Small app size (iOS)
- 👍 Generally good on iPad
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Severe network resource hogging (web)
- 🐛 App is a mess
- 🐛 Poor optimization
- 🐛 In-app issues
- 🐛 No HDR stream

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open app
- No sound on iPad
- Fan noise on MacBook Pro
- Frequent buffering and reloading
- Cannot log in

**Requested features**

- Add interactive features like Bilibili
- Add screen casting to TV
- Add HDR stream
- Add high frame rate playback (macOS)
- Add fan card and colored bullet screen features


### 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $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 |
| 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 | $39.99 | 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 虎牙直播HD free?

虎牙直播HD 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, 虎牙直播HD or 央视频?

央视频 is rated higher. 虎牙直播HD averages 2.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while 央视频 averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do 虎牙直播HD or 央视频 have ads?

虎牙直播HD shows ads; 央视频 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 虎牙直播HD or 央视频?

虎牙直播HD ships an update every 2 months, and 央视频 every 9 days. Most recently, 虎牙直播HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and 央视频 on November 7, 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.*