Best Chinese TV Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the chinese tv category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chinese TV Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1电视直播TV - 央视卫视大全电视直播TV - 央视卫视大全Free4.7★ (5.8K)NoNoOct 2026
2Tencent VideoTencent VideoFree3.3★ (1.1K)YesYesOct 2026
3iQIYI - Dramas, Anime, ShowsiQIYI - Dramas, Anime, ShowsFree4.8★ (60K)YesYesNov 2026
4腾讯视频-《尚公主》上头爽嗑腾讯视频-《尚公主》上头爽嗑Free4.6★ (26K)YesYesNov 2026
5ODC影视 - Chinese TV & MoviesODC影视 - Chinese TV & MoviesFree3.8★ (247)NoNoOct 2026
6iTalkBB TV - 北美首选华语视频平台iTalkBB TV - 北美首选华语视频平台Free4.5★ (731)YesYesOct 2026
7Viki: Asian Dramas, Movies, TVViki: Asian Dramas, Movies, TVFree4.8★ (498K)YesYesNov 2026
8iDuo Chinese Live TViDuo Chinese Live TVFree3.8★ (5)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Chinese TV

4.7😞(5.8K ratings)
Free
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Watch live TV channels, including CCTV and provincial stations, with high-definition streaming. Engage with live chat features and catch up on missed programs. Enjoy a vast library of dramas, movies, and sports.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 📺 Comprehensive channel selection
  • 💻 Works well on mobile devices
  • 🔥 Excellent live streaming quality

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Excessive ads that cannot be closed
  • 💳 Unwanted subscription charges
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📺 Unreliable playback and channel availability
Tencent Video#2

Tencent Video by Image Future Investment (HK) Limited

WeTV Official App in U.S.
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
3.3😞(1.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#81in Entertainment
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Stream a wide selection of original and popular shows, dramas, and variety programs with a premium viewing experience. Enjoy enhanced playback controls, customizable subtitles, and category browsing to easily find your favorite content.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great content selection
  • 👍 Convenient app for watching shows
  • 🤩 Awesome for Donghua fans

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 🤯 VIP subscription issues
  • 😡 Poor customer support
  • 🤔 Confusing VIP features
  • 🤨 Region restrictions on content
  • 😒 Constant login/logout problems
  • 🙄 Ads even for VIP members
  • 😩 Subtitle and video playback issues
4.8😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#49in Entertainment
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Stream a vast library of Asian entertainment, including Chinese, Korean, and Thai dramas, anime, and variety shows. Enjoy exclusive content, multilingual support, and a user-friendly interface across multiple devices. Watch select shows for free or subscribe for an enhanced experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great content variety
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate subtitles
  • 👍 Good video quality
  • 👍 Exclusive content
  • 👍 Organized categories

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🐛 Inconsistent VIP status
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 📺 No landscape mode on iPad
  • 📺 No Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
  • 📢 Too many ads even for VIP users

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FAQ about Chinese TV

What are the best chinese tv apps for iPhone?
电视直播TV - 央视卫视大全 tops our chinese tv apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chinese tv apps we rank are free to download, including 电视直播TV - 央视卫视大全 and Tencent Video.
电视直播TV - 央视卫视大全 has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ chinese tv apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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