Comparison

iHuman Chinese vs ABC Reading

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iHuman Chinese

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
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Master Chinese Characters. Start With iHuman. App Store Popular and Recommended iHuman Chinese is fun and engaging app for young children to master 1,300 common Chinese characters. Children engage with Chinese characters through animations, children’s songs, interactive activities, and 130 original leveled picture books. Learn, read, and play at your own pace with customizable content settings. iHuman Chinese has been carefully designed to provide a wide range of age-appropriate activities and content for young learners. 【Product Features】 1300 Chinese Characters We have carefully selected 1300 characters so children can explore the rich history and magical world of Chinese characters. Personalized Your Learning Experience We help you find the best way to learn. Our step-by-step content system, combined with data analysis tools, means we can create personalized settings that work best for you. 130 Original Picture Books iHuman Chinese has 130 simple books that use only the words learned on the app. Join the adventures of Little Polar Bear while practicing your reading skills! Learn the History of Chinese Idioms Explore and learn 50 commonly used Chinese idioms. Watch fun videos about idioms before saying and using them yourself. Unique and Fun Activities iHuman Chinese is jam-packed with over 800 activities designed to help you learn what characters look and sound like—all while having fun! Special Features Learn about the strokes and radicals in each character, see how characters were originally developed, use memorization methods to help you learn, and much more! CONTACT US Email:service@ihuman.com We offer 3 subscription methods: ANNUAL VIP:$47.99,valid for 1 year 3-MONTH VIP:$18.99 valid for 3 month 1-MONTH VIP:$6.99 valid for 1 month 1.All purchases will be processed and confirmed through your iTunes account. 2.Membership will be automatically renewed unless you turn off the renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. 3.Subscription fee for the next month will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. 4.You can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in your iTunes account settings. 5.Membership will remain active until the end of the current subscription period. 6.Privacy policy:https://www.ihuman.com/new_privacy.html?appid=1&lang=en 7.Terms of service:https://www.ihuman.com/new_terms.html?appid=1&lang=en

About

ABC Reading

This app offers a vast library of original American English picture books for children to improve their reading skills. It features authentic pronunciation, voice recording for practice, and interactive games to enhance learning and family engagement.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Reading A-Z (RAZ) library
  • Authentic American English pronunciation
  • Voice recording and scoring
  • Interactive family games
  • 27 graded reading levels
  • Diverse video content
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[经典绘本正版授权] 熊猫博士斥资数千万独家引进美国原版ReadingA- Z(RAZ). RAZ被誉为美国分级阅读的鼻祖,获奖无数,全球正在使用RAZ绘本的用户有超过3000万,分别来自超过170个国家,总计阅读文章超过80亿次。 [核心特色] 美国纯正发音,沉浸式体验。 在RAZ阅读系统中,每一篇文章都有纯正美音发音,非常适合用户跟着原版音频磨耳朵。熟悉以后,还可以自己配音。通过配音回放,用户可以发现哪些发音标准、哪些地方还需要提高。 [内容特点] 海量原版:拥有近2600+本美国原版RAZ绘本资源,涵盖130+个话题和科目。 科学进阶:ABC Reading从aa-Z划分了27个阶段,科学专业的进阶阅读体系适合不同能力不同阶段的用户,让用户尽可能的找到适合自己的内容并自主完成! [功能特色] 配音打分:ABC Reading拥有国际水平的语音识别功能,附带地道的美式配音,以及卓越的语音识别技术,通过用户自己进行绘本配音,培养地道表达能力。 家庭互动:每个绘本均自带有趣的家庭游戏,不仅可以和机器对战巩固对绘本的掌握,还可以和家庭成员对战形成家庭互动的积极的语言氛围。 熏听馆:由国际顶尖团队精心打造的 3000+ 视听资源。RAZ 原创动画辅助熏听,让孩子在生动的画面与旋律中快乐学习,把读过的绘本听进耳朵里,随时随地磨耳朵 --------------------------------------------------------------- 联系我们 微信公众号搜索【ABC Reading美国图书馆],获取 ABC Reading最新动态,更有0元福利、绘本干货等你来参与! 「自动订阅会员说明」 1、连续包月用户权益:内容特权[畅读27个级别2600+绘本、3000+ 英语熏听资源、RAZ原创动画] 2、名称:连续包月订阅VIP 3、价格:以IAP申请信息为准,例如VIP订阅月卡产品48元/月 4、购买自动订阅会员的账号,会在每个月订阅期到期前24小时,从您的iTunes账户中扣费,扣费成功后顺延一个订阅周期。 5、如需取消订阅,请手动打开苹果手机/iPad "iTunes/Apple ID",设置管理中关闭自动续订功能。如未在订阅期结束的至少24小时前关闭订阅的,将视为您同意继续授权,此订阅将会自动续订自动订阅续费协议:https://abctime.com/ autorenew_white.html 服务条款:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet- services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iHuman Chinese4 screens
ABC Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ABC Reading at free with in-app purchases against iHuman Chinese's subscription. ABC Reading also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iHuman Chinese's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 765). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iHuman Chinese sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ABC Reading sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iHuman Chinese against 4.8 for ABC Reading. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHuman Chinese has 5.7K ratings behind it against 765, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of iHuman Chinese's written reviews are positive against 87% of ABC Reading's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iHuman Chinese versus ABC Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHuman ChineseABC Reading
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings)4.8 (765 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews86.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better765
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size824 MB387 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuman and Perfect Future Education co.,LtdDr. Panda Ltd

Customer experience

iHuman Chinese

All ratings5,734 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.6%

ABC Reading

All ratings759 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.8%

User reviews

iHuman Chinese

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

ABC Reading

From 765 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Engaging and fun learning experience
  • ⭐ Effective English learning tool
  • 🎮 Gamification with PK and game features
  • 📚 Comprehensive leveled reading library
  • 🎨 Beautiful illustrations and design

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive membership pricing with frequent price drops
  • 🐢 Slow app performance and responsiveness
  • 🎮 PK feature encourages excessive screen time
  • ⏱️ No parental controls on daily PK limits
  • 🔤 Scoring system inconsistency

Bugs and requests

iHuman Chinese

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

ABC Reading

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App fails to load content
  • Continuous loading screens
  • Taiwan account connection issues
  • Scoring system gives inconsistent results
  • Language switching doesn't change audio language
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  • App crashes and displays nothing

Requested features

8 requests
  • Configurable repetition settings per page
  • Clear reading history/progress records
  • Adjustable listening frequency options
  • Hide Chinese translations option
  • Audio pronunciation for Chinese translations
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  • Parental controls for daily activity limits
  • Monthly reading streak rewards
  • Remove or limit PK feature

In-app purchases

16 purchases

iHuman Chinese

Subscriptions6
  • 识字+子集绘本月卡 优惠价$2.991 Month
  • 识字 + 子集绘本月卡$5.491 Month
  • 识字+子集绘本季卡 优惠价$9.993 Months
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  • 识字 + 子集绘本季卡$12.993 Months
  • 识字+子集绘本年卡 优惠价$29.991 Year
  • 识字 + 子集绘本年卡$30.991 Year
One-time10
  • 永久成语包$14.99
  • 子集绘本包$29.99
  • 拼音永久包(老用户专享)$29.99
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  • 永久识字包$59.99
  • 识字+子集绘本永久包$69.99
  • 识字+子集绘本+拼音永久包$79.99
  • 识字+拼音+幼小$79.99
  • 识字+思维永久包$89.99
  • 识字+拼音+思维永久包$119.99
  • 识字+拼音+思维+ABC永久包$179.99
31 purchases

ABC Reading

Subscriptions6
  • 连续包月订阅VIP$14.991 Month
  • ABC Reading连续订阅年卡3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • raz会员年订阅$79.991 Year
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  • 金牌会员+小学英语重难点连续包年3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 金牌会员+自拼连续包年3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • 金牌会员+伴读营4期连续订阅3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time25
  • AI复习1年卡$12.99
  • 自然拼读1年卡$17.99
  • VIP Level 年卡$19.99
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  • 自然拼读2年$29.99
  • 小学重难点2年卡$29.99
  • 小学英语重难点互动课$29.99
  • VIP半年卡$34.99
  • raz会员半年卡$39.99
  • VIP学霸升级包$49.99
  • 一年使用权限$59.99
  • VIP年卡12个月$59.99
  • 校内同步学1年卡$59.99
  • 口语+自拼1年卡$59.99
  • AI口语单年卡$59.99
  • 口语+小学重难点1年$69.99
  • raz会员1年卡$79.99
  • 2年超级会员$79.99
  • SVIP权益12个月$79.99
  • 校内同步学2年卡$79.99
  • SVIP年卡$89.99
  • 口语一对一VIP双年卡$89.99
  • PLUS年卡$99.99
  • SVIP双年卡2 variants$129.99
  • raz会员2年卡$129.99
  • 学霸一卡通$199.99

Questions

Is iHuman Chinese free?
iHuman Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABC Reading free?
ABC Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHuman Chinese or ABC Reading?
ABC Reading is rated higher. iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while ABC Reading averages 4.8 from 765 ratings.
Do iHuman Chinese or ABC Reading have ads?
Neither iHuman Chinese nor ABC Reading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHuman Chinese or ABC Reading?
iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, and ABC Reading fortnightly. Most recently, iHuman Chinese was updated on October 26, 2026 and ABC Reading on October 27, 2026.

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