Comparison

國學精選 vs 说文解字

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

Head to head
About

國學精選

Access a curated collection of over 60 classic Chinese literature texts across history, philosophy, and poetry. This app provides annotations and explanations to aid understanding of ancient Chinese culture.

Highlights
  • 60+ classic Chinese books
  • Covers 4 major categories
  • Includes 21 sub-categories
  • Annotations and explanations
  • Regular content updates
  • User feedback for new books
Features
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國學精選,傳承華夏文明,弘揚傳統文化! APP精選了經、史、子、集4大類,四書、五經、詩、書、禮、春秋、孝經、正史、編年、雜史、地理、儒家、兵家、法家、醫家、雜家、小說家、釋家、道家、別集、詩文評21小類,共60余本國學經典書籍,全方位展示了華夏數千年的文化史。大部分國學經典,都添加了注釋和註解,供大家閱讀時參考。 目前我們正在抓緊時間整理更多的國學典籍,整理的內容會及時更新給大家;如果大家有任何想要閱讀的國學經典,也可以給我們留言:guoyu.studio@gmail.com。

About

说文解字

Explore the origins and evolution of Chinese characters with this digital etymological dictionary. It meticulously restores ancient texts, offering detailed information on pronunciation, stroke count, and character roots. Discover the earliest forms and meanings of characters through multiple search options.

Highlights
  • OCR ancient text restoration
  • Complete 540 radical system
  • Multiple search methods (radical, pinyin, smart)
  • Detailed character information
  • Study character evolution and culture
Features
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Shuowen Jiezi is a classic Chinese etymological dictionary compiled by the Eastern Han scholar Xu Shen. It is the first Chinese dictionary organized by radicals, containing 540 radicals and 9,353 Chinese characters, and it established the radical-based indexing system widely used in later dictionaries. Based on the original ancient text, the Shuowen Jiezi APP has been carefully redesigned and digitized. Using OCR restoration technology, the app faithfully restores the original content and the complete 540-radical system, presenting the earliest forms, origins, and meanings of Chinese characters in a modern and accessible way. The app supports multiple search methods, including radical search, pinyin search, and smart search. Each character includes detailed information such as pronunciation, stroke count, radicals, structure, character origins, and explanations. Definitions are referenced from the original Shuowen Jiezi text, making it useful for studying the evolution of Chinese characters and traditional Chinese culture. 【Features】 1. OCR Ancient Text Restoration High-definition restoration of the original Shuowen Jiezi ancient text using OCR technology, bringing back authentic character origins and ancient glyphs. 2. Complete 540 Radical System Fully restores the 540-radical system from Shuowen Jiezi, helping users explore the structure and evolution of Chinese characters. 3. Multiple Search Methods Supports radical search, pinyin search, and smart search for fast and convenient lookup. Shuowen Jiezi is part of the KuaiKuaiCha dictionary series, designed for students, teachers, Chinese language learners, calligraphy enthusiasts, and traditional Chinese culture researchers. 【KuaiKuaiCha Series Includes】 Chinese Dictionary, Idiom Dictionary, Kangxi Dictionary, Shuowen Jiezi, and more. Contact / Feedback: [1353223754@qq.com](mailto:1353223754@qq.com)

Screenshots

國學精選4 screens
说文解字4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 國學精選 at 4.7 against 说文解字's 1.0. 國學精選 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (66 vs 1). 说文解字's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. 说文解字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 國學精選 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

國學精選 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 國學精選 has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

國學精選 ships an update every 40 months, 说文解字 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
國學精選 versus 说文解字: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter國學精選说文解字
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer虎 李Zzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd

Customer experience

國學精選

All ratings66 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative5.9%

说文解字

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

國學精選

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99

Questions

Is 國學精選 free?
國學精選 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 说文解字 free?
说文解字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 國學精選 or 说文解字?
國學精選 is rated higher. 國學精選 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while 说文解字 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 國學精選 or 说文解字 have ads?
Both 國學精選 and 说文解字 show ads.
Which is updated more often, 國學精選 or 说文解字?
國學精選 ships an update every 40 months, and 说文解字 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 國學精選 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 说文解字 on October 18, 2026.

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