Comparison

文言文字典 vs 小素典

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

Head to head
About

文言文字典

Explore the richness of ancient Chinese literature with this comprehensive app. It offers text lookup, an extensive poetry database, and accurate translations for students, scholars, and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Classical Chinese text lookup
  • Ancient poetry database
  • Accurate classical Chinese translations
  • Detailed character explanations
  • Tang and Song dynasty poems
Features
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Discover the Beauty of Classical Chinese Unlock the richness of ancient Chinese literature with our all-in-one Classical Chinese app. Perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. Key Features: Classical Chinese Text Lookup: Quickly search and explore classical Chinese characters and phrases with detailed explanations. Extensive Ancient Poetry Database: Access a vast collection of Tang and Song dynasty poems, the Book of Songs, and more. Accurate Classical Chinese Translations: Easily understand ancient texts with clear, modern Chinese and English translations. Whether you’re studying for school, diving into Chinese culture, or simply curious about the elegance of Wenyanwen, this app is your essential companion. Embrace tradition, enhance your learning, and explore the timeless beauty of classical Chinese literature anytime, anywhere.

About

小素典

This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese classical texts and characters. It offers extensive dictionaries, character lookup tools, and introductory courses on Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It's designed for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced scholars.

Highlights
  • Extensive Chinese dictionaries
  • Character lookup by various methods
  • Introduction to Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism
  • Classical Chinese text tutorials
  • Traditional character conversion
  • Ancient script analysis
  • Online classical book library
Features
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+ 完美兼容iPhone与iPad + 完美支持iPad分屏模式 一个App = 汉语大词典 + 国语辞典 + 成语词典 + 康熙字典 + 说文解字 + 六书通 + 字源 + 大量佛学辞典等等。内置丰富编码查字,部件 + 五笔 + 拼音 + 笔顺 + 仓颉,能查 6W+ 的汉字,几乎囊括所有的汉字。还有各种通俗易懂的国学入门教程:三字经讲记、千字文讲记、细讲弟子规视频、甲骨文字与六书等等。 不论你是刚升入小学的孩童,还是已经在深入研究古文字的专业人员,均可在此软件中得到极大利益,快来下载看看吧。 ====辞典==== + 中文字典 + 汉语大词典 + 国语辞典 + 成语词典 + 康熙字典 + 影印原本 + 说文解字注 + 小徐本 + 大徐本 + 诂林 影印原本 + 异体字字典 + 六书通 + 道教大辞典 + 尔雅 + 中国哲学书电子化计划 + 国学大师网 + 字统网 + 字源 + 汉语多功能字库 + 韵典网 ====佛学辞典==== + 佛学大辞典 + 佛光大辞典 + 法相辞典 + 佛学常见词汇 + 三藏法数 + 五灯会元 + 佛学次第统编 + 翻译名义集 ====编码查字7W+==== + 部件查字 + 五笔 + 拼音 + 笔顺 + 笔画数 + 仓颉 ====蒙学==== + 三字经讲记 + 千字文讲记 + 百家姓 + 弟子规视频+读诵 ====古书==== + 论语注疏 + 尚书注疏 + 春秋左传 + 百衲本二十四史 + 三国志通俗演义 + 石头记(红楼梦) + 无量寿经 + 地藏经 + 楞严经 + 古文观止 ====更多功能==== + opencc繁简转换工具 + 甲骨文+六书入门教程 + 近体诗诗律 + 入门法库 + 网络资源 + 印章 + 成语接龙 + 寻章摘句 最后,如果您真的很喜欢小素典,可以推荐给更多的人使用哦。如果您发现有不足之处或错误之处,也可以发邮件告诉我哦:414078791@qq.com。 【自动续费会员说明】 - 订阅周期:1个月(连续包月产品)。 - 订阅价格:连续包月产品:¥3/月,¥30/年。 - 付款:用户确认购买并付款后记入iTunes账户。 - 用户可以通过用户的帐户设置来管理用户的订阅和自动更新。 - 取消续订:如需取消续订,请在当前订阅周期到期前24小时以前,手动在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中关闭自动续订功能。 - 续订:会员的自有充值账户或苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后订阅周期顺延一个订阅周期。 - 您可以在任意时间在您的Apple ID账号中管理或关闭自动续订。 - 隐私政策: http://www.maiyuren.com/project/misc/ios_sudic_privacy.html - 自动续费会员服务协议: http://www.maiyuren.com/project/misc/ios_sudic_member.html

Screenshots

文言文字典4 screens
小素典4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 小素典 at none against 文言文字典's shown. 小素典 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 文言文字典's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 文言文字典 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 小素典 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

小素典 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 文言文字典's written reviews are positive against 81% of 小素典's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

文言文字典 ships an update every 3 weeks, 小素典 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
文言文字典 versus 小素典: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter文言文字典小素典
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小龙 胡Nanning Haoliao Network Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

文言文字典

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

小素典

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

文言文字典

One-time1
  • 移除广告$0.99
12 purchases

小素典

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • 年度会员$3.991 Year
One-time10
  • 中文字典$0.99
  • 成语典$0.99
  • 道教大辞典$0.99
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  • 成语词典$0.99
  • 国语辞典$2.99
  • 康熙字典$2.99
  • 汉语大词典$3.99
  • 全部佛学辞典$3.99
  • 说文解字$5.99
  • 永久会员$59.99

Questions

Is 文言文字典 free?
文言文字典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 小素典 free?
小素典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 文言文字典 or 小素典?
小素典 is rated higher. 文言文字典 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while 小素典 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do 文言文字典 or 小素典 have ads?
文言文字典 shows ads; 小素典 does not.
Which is updated more often, 文言文字典 or 小素典?
文言文字典 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 小素典 every 8 days. Most recently, 文言文字典 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 小素典 on October 27, 2026.

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