# 洪恩英语 vs 知识课堂

The clearest difference is update cadence: 知识课堂 at weekly against 洪恩英语's every 2 weeks. 知识课堂 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 知识课堂 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

洪恩英语 ships an update every 2 weeks, 知识课堂 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 洪恩英语 | 知识课堂 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1176835541/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **402** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 342 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) | [深圳市悦道科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571066605) |

## 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 |


### 知识课堂

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6499240773)

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 知识课堂月包vip | $7.99 | one-time |
| 快乐口语1个月vip会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 快乐口语3个月vip会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 知识课堂1年包vip | $39.99 | one-time |
| 快乐口语1年vip会员 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 知识课堂1年包vip | $49.99 | one-time |
| 快乐口语2年vip会员 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 知识课堂2年包vip | $69.99 | one-time |
| 知识课堂3年包vip | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 洪恩英语 free?

洪恩英语 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 知识课堂 free?

知识课堂 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do 洪恩英语 or 知识课堂 have ads?

Neither 洪恩英语 nor 知识课堂 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 洪恩英语 or 知识课堂?

洪恩英语 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 知识课堂 weekly. Most recently, 洪恩英语 was updated on October 19, 2026 and 知识课堂 on October 6, 2026.

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