# 粉笔四六级 vs 扇贝考研

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 扇贝考研 at 159 against 粉笔四六级's 20. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 粉笔四六级 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 扇贝考研 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 粉笔四六级 against 4.9 for 扇贝考研. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 扇贝考研 has 159 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of 粉笔四六级's written reviews are positive against 100% of 扇贝考研's.

粉笔四六级 ships an update monthly, 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 粉笔四六级 | 扇贝考研 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1440732702/reviews)** | [4.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京粉笔蓝天科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/993615066) | [Nanjing Treasure Island Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646949971) |

## What reviewers say

### 粉笔四六级

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1440732702)

Prepare for CET-4 and CET-6 exams with this app. It offers vocabulary memorization, practice tests, live classes, and detailed listening exercises. Improve your writing, translation, and comprehension skills with real exam questions and intelligent feedback.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary memorization, Free live classes with playback, Real exam question practice, Detailed listening training, Writing and translation practice, Intelligent grading

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 直播课 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 直播课 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 直播课 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 直播课 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 直播课 | $14.99 | one-time |


### 扇贝考研

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824)

This app offers a comprehensive preparation platform for postgraduate entrance exams, featuring AI-powered tools for vocabulary, writing, and subject-specific practice. It includes extensive past papers, personalized study plans, and interview preparation resources.

**Highlights:** AI-powered writing feedback, Extensive past paper database (1998-2025), Intelligent vocabulary memorization system, Subject-specific practice modules, Personalized study planning, Interview preparation tools, University selection guidance

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 考研真题宝连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 考研会员-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 600贝壳 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200贝壳 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝月卡（限时优惠） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1800贝壳 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 考研会员-月卡30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000贝壳 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝半年卡（限时优惠） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000贝壳 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝年卡（限时优惠） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝X单词会员半年卡（限时优惠） | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10000贝壳 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 考研会员-年卡365天 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 粉笔四六级 free?

粉笔四六级 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 扇贝考研 free?

扇贝考研 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 粉笔四六级 or 扇贝考研?

粉笔四六级 is rated higher. 粉笔四六级 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while 扇贝考研 averages 4.9 from 159 ratings.

### Do 粉笔四六级 or 扇贝考研 have ads?

Neither 粉笔四六级 nor 扇贝考研 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 粉笔四六级 or 扇贝考研?

粉笔四六级 ships an update monthly, and 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 粉笔四六级 was updated on September 25, 2026 and 扇贝考研 on September 27, 2026.

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