# iHuman Chinese vs 伴鱼绘本

The clearest difference is monetization model: 伴鱼绘本 at free with in-app purchases against iHuman Chinese's subscription. 伴鱼绘本 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHuman Chinese sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 伴鱼绘本 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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 — 4.8 for iHuman Chinese against 4.6 for 伴鱼绘本. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of iHuman Chinese's written reviews are positive against 62% of 伴鱼绘本's.

iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, 伴鱼绘本 every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHuman Chinese | 伴鱼绘本 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1203189645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 824 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Human and Perfect Future Education co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) | [Wuhan Qinxuan Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656027724) |

## What reviewers say

### iHuman Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348)

This app makes learning Chinese characters fun and engaging for young children. It uses animations, songs, interactive activities, and original picture books to teach over 1,300 common characters and 50 idioms. Personalized learning paths and data analysis help tailor the experience to each child's needs.

**Highlights:** 1300 Chinese Characters, 130 Original Picture Books, 50 Chinese Idioms with Videos, 800+ Interactive Activities, Personalized Learning Experience, Character Stroke and Radical Learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 识字+子集绘本月卡 优惠价 | $2.99 | per month |
| 识字 + 子集绘本月卡 | $5.49 | per month |
| 识字+子集绘本季卡 优惠价 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 识字 + 子集绘本季卡 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 识字+子集绘本年卡 优惠价 | $29.99 | per year |
| 识字 + 子集绘本年卡 | $30.99 | per year |
| 永久成语包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 子集绘本包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 拼音永久包（老用户专享） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 永久识字包 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 识字+子集绘本永久包 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 识字+子集绘本+拼音永久包 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+幼小 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 识字+思维永久包 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+思维永久包 | $119.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+思维+ABC永久包 | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective character learning process
- 💡 Leveled books and stories
- 👍 Suitable for kids with zero Chinese background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Lack of English support and options
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Excessive advertisements even for paid users
- 🤖 Repetitive animations and game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or restore purchases
- Progress and account data being lost or reset
- Compatibility issues with newer device updates
- Inability to search for specific characters

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve customer service and account management
- Expand character library beyond 1300 words
- Provide more customization options for parents
- Introduce more diverse learning activities


### 伴鱼绘本

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1203189645)

This app offers a vast collection of English and Chinese picture books for children aged 3-12. It provides interactive reading experiences, pronunciation practice, and engaging animations and songs to support bilingual early education.

**Highlights:** Extensive English and Chinese picture book library, Bilingual early education support, Interactive reading with touch and quizzes, Pronunciation practice and voice recording, Graded reading levels for both languages, Animated songs and educational content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 伴鱼绘本VIP连续包月 | $4.49 | per month |
| 伴鱼绘本VIP连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 伴鱼绘本VIP连续包月 | $5.49 | per month |
| 伴鱼绘本SVIP连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 伴鱼绘本SVIP连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 伴鱼绘本VIP连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 伴鱼绘本一年自动续期VIP | $47.99 | per year |
| 伴鱼自然拼读Level1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 伴鱼自然拼读level1(28节课) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 伴鱼绘本终身vip | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🎓 Excellent for learning English
- 🎨 Interactive and educational
- 📚 Great selection of books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Hidden subscription fees
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes on international numbers
- Microphone issues and inconsistent recording functionality
- Purchased subscriptions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Translate the app into more languages
- Improve the chat system to be more child-friendly
- Provide an option to unsubscribe easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHuman Chinese free?

iHuman Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 伴鱼绘本 free?

伴鱼绘本 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iHuman Chinese or 伴鱼绘本?

iHuman Chinese is rated higher. iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while 伴鱼绘本 averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do iHuman Chinese or 伴鱼绘本 have ads?

Neither iHuman Chinese nor 伴鱼绘本 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHuman Chinese or 伴鱼绘本?

iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, and 伴鱼绘本 every 10 days. Most recently, iHuman Chinese was updated on October 29, 2026 and 伴鱼绘本 on October 29, 2026.

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