# 古書古讀 vs 小素典

The clearest difference is rating: 小素典 at 5.0 against 古書古讀's 4.7. 小素典 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 古書古讀's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 古書古讀 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 小素典 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

小素典 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 古書古讀's written reviews are positive against 81% of 小素典's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

古書古讀 ships an update every 3 weeks, 小素典 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 古書古讀 | 小素典 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1453279380/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id6592202887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [东辉 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453279379) | [Nanning Haoliao Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/942226248) |

## What reviewers say

### 古書古讀

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1453279380)

This application offers a collection of classic Chinese books, allowing users to read and explore ancient texts in a traditional format. With features like high-definition content, full-screen magnification, and audio narration, users can immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of China.

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 武英殿聚珍版老子道德经 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 船山遗书之老子衍 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 明清小说畅读卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 菜根谭前后集和刻本 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 嘉靖三十年衡湘书院刊本传习录 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 儒家古书畅读卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 释家古书畅读卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 道家古书畅读卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 兵家古书畅读卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中医古书畅读卡 | $0.99 | one-time |


### 小素典

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id6592202887)

This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese classical texts and characters. It offers extensive dictionaries, character lookup tools, and introductory courses on Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It's designed for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced scholars.

**Highlights:** Extensive Chinese dictionaries, Character lookup by various methods, Introduction to Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Classical Chinese text tutorials, Traditional character conversion, Ancient script analysis, Online classical book library

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 中文字典 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 成语典 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 道教大辞典 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 成语词典 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 国语辞典 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 康熙字典 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 汉语大词典 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 全部佛学辞典 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 说文解字 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 古書古讀 free?

古書古讀 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 小素典 free?

小素典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 古書古讀 or 小素典?

小素典 is rated higher. 古書古讀 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 小素典 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do 古書古讀 or 小素典 have ads?

Neither 古書古讀 nor 小素典 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 古書古讀 or 小素典?

古書古讀 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 小素典 every 8 days. Most recently, 古書古讀 was updated on October 7, 2026 and 小素典 on October 19, 2026.

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