# 洪恩英语 vs 伴鱼绘本

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 伴鱼绘本 at 3.5K against 洪恩英语's 406. 伴鱼绘本 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 洪恩英语 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 — 4.6 for 洪恩英语 against 4.6 for 伴鱼绘本. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 伴鱼绘本 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 62% positive.

洪恩英语 ships an update every 2 weeks, 伴鱼绘本 every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 洪恩英语 | 伴鱼绘本 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1176835541/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1203189645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 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

### 洪恩英语

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1176835541)

This app offers a comprehensive English learning program for children aged 3-12, covering language sense development and primary school curriculum. It uses engaging animations, interactive exercises, and AI-powered pronunciation correction to make learning fun and effective.

**Highlights:** BBC animations for language sense, Oxford leveled reading books, AI 3D speaking practice with pronunciation correction, Systematic primary school English course, Targeted practice on weak areas, Gamified error correction and review, Syncs with school curriculum

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 鹅妈妈亲子英语频道 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 巴塔说学英语 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet Course Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 英文宝初阶套装 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet and Level 1  Course | $49.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 & 3 Course Package | $59.99 | one-time |
| 小学系统课1年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 & 2 Course Package | $59.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet & Level 1&2&3 Course | $69.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 & 2 & 3 Course Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| Immersive Course Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP 永久会员 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 英文宝全阶套装 | $149.99 | one-time |
| VIP+小学培优永久会员 | $199.99 | one-time |
| VIP + 小学培优永久会员 | $199.99 | one-time |


### 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 洪恩英语 free?

洪恩英语 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, 洪恩英语 or 伴鱼绘本?

洪恩英语 is rated higher. 洪恩英语 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while 伴鱼绘本 averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do 洪恩英语 or 伴鱼绘本 have ads?

Neither 洪恩英语 nor 伴鱼绘本 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 洪恩英语 or 伴鱼绘本?

洪恩英语 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 伴鱼绘本 every 10 days. Most recently, 洪恩英语 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 伴鱼绘本 on October 26, 2026.

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