# 寒武纪年 vs ECNUP外语

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 寒武纪年 at 86% against ECNUP外语's 14%. 寒武纪年 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). ECNUP外语's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 寒武纪年 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ECNUP外语 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

寒武纪年 ships an update every 5 weeks, ECNUP外语 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 寒武纪年 | ECNUP外语 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1139992650/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Shunduo Network Science and Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584098224) | [ECNU Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/496874216) |

## What reviewers say

### 寒武纪年

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1139992650)

A community for original BL/Danmei romance stories, featuring audio dramas and interactive content creation. Participate in writing contests and get opportunities for your work to be adapted into audio or comics.

**Highlights:** Original BL/Danmei stories, Audio drama adaptations, Interactive community features, Writing contests and incentives, Content creation and sharing, Opportunities for adaptation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 三叶虫币840（12元） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币1750（25元） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员31天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币3500（50元） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员91天 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币7560（108元） | $15.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员184天 （148元减20元） | $19.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天（288元减40元） | $37.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天（288元减20元） | $41.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天 | $45.99 | one-time |


### ECNUP外语

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecnup/id1231354797)

This app offers a comprehensive English listening comprehension curriculum, featuring original audio and video materials. It progresses through clear units and knowledge points, designed to enhance both knowledge and skills for learners.

**Highlights:** English original sound scene reproduction, Clear unit division and levels, Gradual knowledge point progression, Video materials for engagement, Cloud learning with mobile access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8苹果币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1阅读币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12苹果币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18苹果币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 128阅读币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 298阅读币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 388阅读币 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 寒武纪年 free?

寒武纪年 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ECNUP外语 free?

ECNUP外语 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do 寒武纪年 or ECNUP外语 have ads?

寒武纪年 shows ads; ECNUP外语 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 寒武纪年 or ECNUP外语?

寒武纪年 ships an update every 5 weeks, and ECNUP外语 every 4 months. Most recently, 寒武纪年 was updated on October 18, 2026 and ECNUP外语 on October 11, 2026.

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