Comparison

英语音标 vs 英语巴士

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

英语音标

Master English phonetics and natural spelling with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers video lessons, interactive exercises, and synchronized content with national textbooks to help users learn pronunciation, memorize vocabulary efficiently, and improve reading skills.

Highlights
  • 48 international phonemes with British and American accent support
  • Video lessons and interactive point-to-read exercises
  • Synchronized with national textbook versions
  • Natural spelling for vocabulary memorization
  • Spaced repetition system based on Anki algorithm
  • Vocabulary expansion through reading materials
  • 16 specialized training modes including grammar and word games
Features
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零基础也能轻松学英语的全能神器! 【音标入门无压力】48 个国际音标,英音美音双支持,视频教学 + 点读互动,发音标准快速会! 【教材同步不脱节】覆盖全国各版本教材,单元进度紧跟课堂,上课学啥练啥,高效巩固! 【自然拼读记单词】长词拆分音节,搭配规律速查表,会拼就会写,记单词效率翻倍! 【科学复习不遗忘】Anki 算法加持,升级艾宾浩斯记忆法,精准规划复习,记得牢不丢分! 【拓展阅读涨词汇】精选时文 + 传统文化素材,边读边积累实用词汇,阅读能力稳步升! 【趣味训练随时练】16 种专项训练,涵盖语法、短语、消消乐等,支持导出打印,碎片时间全利用!

About

英语巴士

Features
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《英语巴士》是一款集音标学习、字母学习、颜色数字常见单词等功能的一款掌上助力孩子锻炼英语听说读写能力的app。 功能介绍 「学音标」宝宝可以自己点击48个音标学习每个音标的发音,为了更好的学习音标特地配备了每个音标发音的课程。您的宝宝可以在学习完音标发音后,通过不断免费解锁课程学习更多的音标知识。 「学字母」这里包含26个英语字母,每个字母对应有发音以及对应的单词。为了更好的锻炼宝宝的听英语的能力,特地配备了测试模式,宝宝可以通过随机的数字发音点击自己听到的数字进行听力练习。 「学数字」我们为宝宝准备了1-20数字的发音,供您的宝宝学习数字对应的英语。 「学颜色」常见颜色我们也准备了对应的英语单词练习,认知颜色的同时锻炼孩子的英语能力是个不错的选择。 「学单词」常见的英语单词练习,认知生活中常见的单词,同时不断的练习,相信您的孩子一定能做到。 产品特点: *内容丰富,英语锻炼的方向基本都有,百玩不厌。 *完全开放,所有功能无需花钱解锁,无需支付任何费用。 *简洁界面,方便操作。 技术支持,以及意见反馈,请添加QQ群:538116226

Screenshots

英语音标4 screens
英语巴士4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 英语巴士 at none against 英语音标's 9. 英语巴士 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 英语音标 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 英语巴士 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

英语音标 ships an update every 10 days, 英语巴士 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
英语音标 versus 英语巴士: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter英语音标英语巴士
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (220 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer缤纷英语常松 逯

Bugs and requests

英语音标

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App forces rating before allowing continued use
  • Intrusive review prompts disrupt learning flow

Requested features

5 requests
  • Desktop widget for quick access (similar to Moji Vocabulary app)
  • Expanded course content and curriculum
  • Offline-line activities in smaller cities
  • TV integration and larger screen support
  • More diverse and engaging lesson types

英语巴士

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

英语音标

One-time9
  • 零基础搞定国际音标$0.99
  • 英语音标VIP单月套餐$6.99
  • 英语音标VIP季卡套餐$14.99
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  • 英语音标VIP半年卡套餐$22.99
  • 英语音标VIP1年套餐$29.99
  • 英语音标VIP2年套餐$44.99
  • 英语音标VIP永久套餐$59.99
  • 英语音标星钻VIP套餐$149.99
  • 大师课年卡$349.99
None

英语巴士

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 英语音标 free?
英语音标 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 英语巴士 free?
英语巴士 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 英语音标 or 英语巴士 have ads?
Neither 英语音标 nor 英语巴士 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 英语音标 or 英语巴士?
英语音标 ships an update every 10 days, and 英语巴士 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 英语音标 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 英语巴士 on October 9, 2026.

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