# 小伴龙识字 vs Numbiro

The clearest difference is ads: 小伴龙识字 at none against Numbiro's shown. 小伴龙识字 also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Numbiro's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 小伴龙识字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Numbiro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 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 — 4.5 for 小伴龙识字 against 4.4 for Numbiro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 小伴龙识字 has 50 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of 小伴龙识字's written reviews are positive against 75% of Numbiro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 小伴龙识字 | Numbiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1474232420/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbiro/id1610373472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 332 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Youban Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496186571) | [Sulisoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610373474) |

## What reviewers say

### 小伴龙识字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1474232420)

This app helps children learn to recognize and write Chinese characters through interactive games and a pet-raising system. It covers 1500 essential characters, words, and sentences to prepare them for reading and writing.

**Highlights:** Learn 1500 essential Chinese characters, Interactive games for character recognition, Step-by-step character writing practice, Pet raising for emotional development, Fun learning chapters and mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小伴龙识字之旅完整版 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Numbiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbiro/id1610373472)

Practice recognizing spoken Japanese numbers to improve comprehension in everyday conversations. Choose number ranges from single digits to billions and practice Japanese counters. Compete against the clock to get as many correct as possible.

**Highlights:** Listen to spoken Japanese numbers, Identify numbers by listening, Select number ranges, Practice Japanese counters, Timed challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 小伴龙识字 free?

小伴龙识字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Numbiro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 小伴龙识字 or Numbiro?

小伴龙识字 is rated higher. 小伴龙识字 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Numbiro averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do 小伴龙识字 or Numbiro have ads?

Numbiro shows ads; 小伴龙识字 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 小伴龙识字 or Numbiro?

小伴龙识字 ships an update every 2 months, and Numbiro every 2 months. Most recently, 小伴龙识字 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Numbiro on October 24, 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.*