# 小读者学堂 vs 简知

The clearest difference is rating: 小读者学堂 at 5.0 against 简知's 3.0. 小读者学堂 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 小读者学堂 sells 58 one-off in-app purchases and 简知 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

小读者学堂 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 小读者学堂 | 简知 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1329432247/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/180/id1513529328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京三五更教育科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329432246) | [广州简知信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492211365) |

## What reviewers say

### 小读者学堂

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1329432247)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (58)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 猫武士首部曲421~480集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲481~540集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲541~608集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲361~420集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲181~240集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲241~300集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲301~360集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲61~120集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲121~180集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猫武士首部曲1~60集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 非遗部落的神奇宝藏 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 成语里的中国史 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP优惠购 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 来，与海洋动物交换生活 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 寻找动物大明星 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 消失的昆虫 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 恐龙车车队 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：闯入微生物的世界 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：恐龙战力排行榜 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：小宠物大奥秘 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头:小病毒 大世界 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：掉入虫虫世界 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：疯狂过山车 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：探索地心奇妙世界 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 安全救援特工队 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 故宫奇妙游记 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 超级镜头：揭秘十大爬行动物 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 曲小奇三国演义·成语故事 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 小小职业梦想家 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 会员月卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 一起设计手抄报 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 神奇动物和奇妙人体 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 口袋诗词小学篇 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 会员双月卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 全栏目月卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 土豆逗严肃科普 第二季100讲 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 会员季卡 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 小读者分级周周读L2阶段 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 小读者分级周周读L4阶段 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 小读者分级周周读L5阶段 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 小读者分级周周读L6阶段 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人教版新起点英语六年级上 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人教版新起点英语三年级上 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人教版新起点英语四年级上 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人教版新起点英语四年级下 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 阿嘟白泽·这是什么 第一季100集 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 阿嘟白泽·这是什么 第二季100集 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 哈迷暑期福利包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 西游迷暑期福利包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 三国迷暑期福利包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 土豆逗严肃科普 第三季100讲 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 好奇喵大百科 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 阿嘟白泽·这是什么合集 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 图画书栏目卡1年 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 文字书栏目卡1年 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 全栏目卡1年 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 全类别年卡 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 多看多送卡 | $89.99 | one-time |


### 简知

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/180/id1513529328)

This app offers a comprehensive learning experience with audiobooks, curated courses, and community features. Engage in guided reading, expert-led classes, and live discussions to foster personal growth and knowledge acquisition.

**Highlights:** Guided audiobook companions, Curated book selections, Expert-led courses, Interactive learning programs, Community discussions, Live expert sessions, Storytelling radio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6知币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12知币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 68知币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 88知币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 108知币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 208知币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年度VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 388知币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 698知币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 998知币 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 小读者学堂 free?

小读者学堂 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 简知 free?

简知 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 小读者学堂 or 简知?

小读者学堂 is rated higher. 小读者学堂 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 简知 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 小读者学堂 or 简知 have ads?

Neither 小读者学堂 nor 简知 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 小读者学堂 or 简知?

小读者学堂 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 简知 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 小读者学堂 was updated on October 14, 2026 and 简知 on October 24, 2026.

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