China Story Database vs Update DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
China Story Database
This app provides an efficient way to search and access a vast database of stories, including text, pictures, audio, and video. It aims to promote Chinese culture and values through authoritative content and clear navigation.
- Dynamic story searching
- Text, picture, audio, and video content
- Authoritative content
- Scientific classification
- Clear navigation
- Accurate retrieval
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Powered by dynamic searching techniques, China Story endeavors to build a voluminous database of stories encompassing forms of text, picture, audio and video, and to offer every user an efficient stories searching process with authoritative content, scientific classification, clear navigation and accurate retrieval. China Story strives to implement the new concept of βinnovation, coordination, green, open and shared development ", carry forward Chinaβs advanced socialist culture, promote Chinaβs core socialist values, and strike a chord in the hearts of CPC members as well as the whole Chinese people with stories, morals and the spirit of China.
Update DIY
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A Bluetooth control app that upgrades devices through Bluetooth. The main functions of the app include switching languages, searching for connected devices, and upgrading devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Update DIY at monthly against China Story Database's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
China Story Database ships an update every 2 months, Update DIY monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | China Story Database | Update DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chinaso Inc. | ζ΅·ζ΄ ε |
In-app purchases
China Story Database
No in-app purchases
Update DIY
No in-app purchases
Questions
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