# 洪恩英语 vs ABC Reading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC Reading at 87% against 洪恩英语's 61%. ABC Reading also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 洪恩英语 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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.

ABC Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 400 and 732 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of 洪恩英语's written reviews are positive against 87% of ABC Reading's.

洪恩英语 ships an update every 2 weeks, ABC Reading fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 洪恩英语 | ABC Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1176835541/reviews) | **[4.8 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 400 | **732** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iHuman Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) | [Dr. Panda Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492853498) |

## 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 (16)**

| 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 |
| 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 |


### 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 洪恩英语 free?

洪恩英语 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, 洪恩英语 or ABC Reading?

ABC Reading is rated higher. 洪恩英语 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while ABC Reading averages 4.8 from 732 ratings.

### Do 洪恩英语 or ABC Reading have ads?

Neither 洪恩英语 nor ABC Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 洪恩英语 or ABC Reading?

洪恩英语 ships an update every 2 weeks, and ABC Reading fortnightly. Most recently, 洪恩英语 was updated on September 23, 2026 and ABC Reading on September 22, 2026.

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