# 学英语学ABC vs ABC Reading

The clearest difference is rating: ABC Reading at 4.8 against 学英语学ABC's 3.3. ABC Reading also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 69 months). 学英语学ABC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC Reading sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 学英语学ABC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ABC Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Reading has 741 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

学英语学ABC ships an update every 69 months, ABC Reading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 学英语学ABC | ABC Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc/id1157461295/reviews) | **[4.8 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **741** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [震 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/650290529) | [Dr. Panda Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492853498) |

## What reviewers say

### 学英语学ABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc/id1157461295)

This app offers interactive games and flashcards for early childhood education, focusing on English alphabet recognition and vocabulary building. It aims to foster learning through visual, auditory, and tactile experiences, making early literacy fun and engaging for young children.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning games, Alphabet recognition with words, Flashcards for various categories, Puzzle games for skill development, Early literacy and vocabulary building, Visual, auditory, and tactile learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 | $69.99 | 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 | $79.99 | 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 |
| raz会员1年卡 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 口语+小学重难点1年 | $69.99 | 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 学英语学ABC free?

学英语学ABC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ABC Reading free?

ABC Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 学英语学ABC or ABC Reading?

ABC Reading is rated higher. 学英语学ABC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ABC Reading averages 4.8 from 741 ratings.

### Do 学英语学ABC or ABC Reading have ads?

学英语学ABC shows ads; ABC Reading does not.

### Which is updated more often, 学英语学ABC or ABC Reading?

学英语学ABC ships an update every 69 months, and ABC Reading every 2 weeks. Most recently, 学英语学ABC was updated on June 1, 2026 and ABC Reading on September 24, 2026.

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