# 一笑而过 vs 扇贝考研

The clearest difference is rating: 扇贝考研 at 4.9 against 一笑而过's 4.5. 扇贝考研 also leads on ratings volume (159 vs 14) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 一笑而过 sells 7 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.

扇贝考研 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 扇贝考研 has 159 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 一笑而过's written reviews are positive against 100% of 扇贝考研's.

一笑而过 ships an update fortnightly, 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 一笑而过 | 扇贝考研 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1453132552/reviews) | **[4.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海南一笑而过科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627404793) | [Nanjing Treasure Island Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646949971) |

## What reviewers say

### 一笑而过

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1453132552)

This app offers comprehensive exam preparation for college students, focusing on English proficiency tests like CET-4/6 and postgraduate entrance exams. It features exclusive study materials, expert-led courses, and interactive live classes with real-time Q&A.

**Highlights:** Exclusive study materials and book packages, Courses for CET-4/6, postgraduate entrance exams, and English learning, Live interactive classes with expert instructors, Real-time Q&A sessions, On-demand video playback for review

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一笑而过5.6过呗 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 一笑而过8.4过呗 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一笑而过12.6过呗 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 一笑而过17.5过呗 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一笑而过47.6过呗 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 一笑而过145.6过呗 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 一笑而过698.6过呗 | $149.99 | 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 一笑而过 free?

一笑而过 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, 一笑而过 or 扇贝考研?

扇贝考研 is rated higher. 一笑而过 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while 扇贝考研 averages 4.9 from 159 ratings.

### Do 一笑而过 or 扇贝考研 have ads?

Neither 一笑而过 nor 扇贝考研 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 一笑而过 or 扇贝考研?

一笑而过 ships an update fortnightly, and 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 一笑而过 was updated on September 21, 2026 and 扇贝考研 on September 22, 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.*