# ABC Reading vs 小小不背

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ABC Reading at 773 against 小小不背's 3. ABC Reading also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 小小不背's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC Reading sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and 小小不背 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

小小不背 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Reading has 773 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of ABC Reading's written reviews are positive against 100% of 小小不背's.

ABC Reading ships an update fortnightly, 小小不背 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC Reading | 小小不背 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (773 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-reading-raz/id1338646799/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6754584820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **773** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dr. Panda Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492853498) | [Beijing Is-Cool Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089038448) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月订阅VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| raz会员年订阅 | $79.99 | per year |
| 金牌会员+自拼连续包年 | $89.99 | per year |
| VIP Level 年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP学霸升级包 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 一年使用权限 | $59.99 | one-time |
| raz会员1年卡 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 2年超级会员 | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP双年卡 | $129.99 | one-time |
| raz会员2年卡 | $129.99 | 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


### 小小不背

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6754584820)

This app helps children aged 6-12 master English vocabulary through interactive exercises. It synchronizes with school curricula and offers comprehensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with AI-powered pronunciation feedback and intelligent review systems.

**Highlights:** Synchronized with primary school textbooks, Contextual learning with examples and images, Phonics-based learning, AI pronunciation evaluation, Intelligent spaced repetition review, Parental monitoring with progress reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 年 VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3 年 VIP | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC Reading free?

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

### Is 小小不背 free?

小小不背 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABC Reading or 小小不背?

小小不背 is rated higher. ABC Reading averages 4.8 out of 5 from 773 ratings, while 小小不背 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ABC Reading or 小小不背 have ads?

Neither ABC Reading nor 小小不背 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC Reading or 小小不背?

ABC Reading ships an update fortnightly, and 小小不背 every 3 weeks. Most recently, ABC Reading was updated on November 7, 2026 and 小小不背 on November 8, 2026.

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