# ABC Reading vs 直播云HD

The clearest difference is rating: ABC Reading at 4.8 against 直播云HD's 3.2. ABC Reading also leads on ratings volume (759 vs 19) and device support (3 vs 1). 直播云HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC Reading sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 直播云HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ABC Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Reading has 759 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of ABC Reading's written reviews are positive against 100% of 直播云HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC Reading | 直播云HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799/reviews)** | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id1498733321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **759** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 387 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dr. Panda Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492853498) | [亿度慧达教育科技(北京)有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/564755477) |

## 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 | $79.99 | 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 | $89.99 | 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 |
| 口语+小学重难点1年 | $69.99 | one-time |
| raz会员1年卡 | $79.99 | 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


### 直播云HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id1498733321)

This platform offers a comprehensive interactive meeting solution for various business and educational scenarios. It supports large-scale online conferences, seamless cloud communication, and integrated cloud-based business operations.

**Highlights:** Interactive meeting solutions, Large-scale online conferences, Cloud communication, Cloud-based business integration, High concurrency, low latency, Real-time video communication

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC Reading free?

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

### Is 直播云HD free?

直播云HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ABC Reading or 直播云HD?

ABC Reading is rated higher. ABC Reading averages 4.8 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while 直播云HD averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do ABC Reading or 直播云HD have ads?

Neither ABC Reading nor 直播云HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC Reading or 直播云HD?

ABC Reading ships an update every 2 weeks, and 直播云HD every 2 weeks. Most recently, ABC Reading was updated on October 15, 2026 and 直播云HD on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*