# ABC Reading vs 安妮花HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC Reading at 87% against 安妮花HD's 0%. ABC Reading also leads on ratings volume (741 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 安妮花HD's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC Reading sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and 安妮花HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

安妮花HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Reading has 741 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of ABC Reading's written reviews are positive against 0% of 安妮花HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ABC Reading ships an update every 2 weeks, 安妮花HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC Reading | 安妮花HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id1473080343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **741** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dr. Panda Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492853498) | [Beijing Anniekids Education CO.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376397712) |

## What reviewers say

### ABC Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799)

This app offers a vast library of original American English picture books for children to improve their reading skills. It features authentic pronunciation, voice recording for practice, and interactive games to enhance learning and family engagement.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Reading A-Z (RAZ) library, Authentic American English pronunciation, Voice recording and scoring, Interactive family games, 27 graded reading levels, Diverse video content

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月订阅VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| ABC Reading连续订阅年卡 | $59.99 | per year |
| raz会员年订阅 | $69.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+小学英语重难点连续包年 | $79.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+自拼连续包年 | $79.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+伴读营4期连续订阅 | $99.99 | per year |
| AI复习1年卡 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 自然拼读1年卡 | $17.99 | one-time |
| VIP Level 年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 自然拼读2年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 小学重难点2年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 小学英语重难点互动课 | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP半年卡 | $34.99 | one-time |
| raz会员半年卡 | $39.99 | one-time |
| VIP学霸升级包 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 一年使用权限 | $59.99 | one-time |
| VIP年卡12个月 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 校内同步学1年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 口语+自拼1年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| AI口语单年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| raz会员1年卡 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 口语+小学重难点1年 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 2年超级会员 | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP权益12个月 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 校内同步学2年卡 | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP年卡 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 口语一对一VIP双年卡 | $89.99 | one-time |
| PLUS年卡 | $99.99 | one-time |
| SVIP双年卡 | $129.99 | one-time |
| raz会员2年卡 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 学霸一卡通 | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Engaging and fun learning experience
- ⭐ Effective English learning tool
- 🎮 Gamification with PK and game features
- 📚 Comprehensive leveled reading library
- 🎨 Beautiful illustrations and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive membership pricing with frequent price drops
- 🐢 Slow app performance and responsiveness
- 🎮 PK feature encourages excessive screen time
- ⏱️ No parental controls on daily PK limits
- 🔤 Scoring system inconsistency

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load content
- Continuous loading screens
- Taiwan account connection issues
- Scoring system gives inconsistent results
- Language switching doesn't change audio language

**Requested features**

- Configurable repetition settings per page
- Clear reading history/progress records
- Adjustable listening frequency options
- Hide Chinese translations option
- Audio pronunciation for Chinese translations


### 安妮花HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id1473080343)

This app offers a rich library of classic children's picture books, songs, and educational content from national publishers. It follows language development principles with audio, visual, and interactive elements to foster reading habits and interest.

**Highlights:** Original picture book resources, Audio and rhyme content, Interactive learning through animation and role-playing, Progress tracking and reading journals, Reward system for motivation, Cultivates lifelong reading habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 体验课程 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 会员1个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 会员3个月 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 会员12个月 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 启蒙课程 | $199.99 | one-time |
| 蓓蕾花朵课程 | $349.99 | one-time |
| 幼苗课程 | $599.99 | one-time |
| 绿叶课程 | $699.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC Reading free?

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

### Is 安妮花HD free?

安妮花HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABC Reading or 安妮花HD?

安妮花HD is rated higher. ABC Reading averages 4.8 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while 安妮花HD averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ABC Reading or 安妮花HD have ads?

Neither ABC Reading nor 安妮花HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC Reading or 安妮花HD?

ABC Reading ships an update every 2 weeks, and 安妮花HD every 2 months. Most recently, ABC Reading was updated on September 29, 2026 and 安妮花HD on September 25, 2026.

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