# iHuman Chinese vs ABC Reading

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iHuman Chinese | ABC Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews) | **[4.8 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 765 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 824 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Human and Perfect Future Education co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) | [Dr. Panda Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492853498) |

## 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


### ABC Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799)

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月订阅VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| ABC Reading连续订阅年卡 | $59.99 | per year |
| raz会员年订阅 | $79.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+小学英语重难点连续包年 | $79.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+自拼连续包年 | $89.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+伴读营4期连续订阅 | $99.99 | per year |
| AI复习1年卡 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 自然拼读1年卡 | $17.99 | one-time |
| VIP Level 年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 自然拼读2年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 小学重难点2年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 小学英语重难点互动课 | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP半年卡 | $34.99 | one-time |
| raz会员半年卡 | $39.99 | one-time |
| VIP学霸升级包 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 一年使用权限 | $59.99 | one-time |
| VIP年卡12个月 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 校内同步学1年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 口语+自拼1年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| AI口语单年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 口语+小学重难点1年 | $69.99 | one-time |
| raz会员1年卡 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 2年超级会员 | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP权益12个月 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 校内同步学2年卡 | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP年卡 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 口语一对一VIP双年卡 | $89.99 | one-time |
| PLUS年卡 | $99.99 | one-time |
| SVIP双年卡 | $129.99 | one-time |
| raz会员2年卡 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 学霸一卡通 | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load content
- Continuous loading screens
- Taiwan account connection issues
- Scoring system gives inconsistent results
- Language switching doesn't change audio language

**Requested features**

- Configurable repetition settings per page
- Clear reading history/progress records
- Adjustable listening frequency options
- Hide Chinese translations option
- Audio pronunciation for Chinese translations


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*