# 笔杆论文 vs 地理星球

The clearest difference is update cadence: 地理星球 at every 5 days against 笔杆论文's every 11 days. 笔杆论文's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 笔杆论文 sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and 地理星球 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

笔杆论文 ships an update every 11 days, 地理星球 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 笔杆论文 | 地理星球 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Wendebao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480808833) | [Shenyang Xuanyun Cultural Communication Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655664440) |

## What reviewers say

### 笔杆论文

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1492196127)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 写作会员（月度） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_108 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_123 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_138 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_143 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_128 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_163 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_168 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_188 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_428 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_438 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_448 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_393 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_383 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_408 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_498 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_468 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_898 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 一键出稿服务_1998 | $299.99 | one-time |


### 地理星球

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6450328513)

Explore new places and experience beautiful scenery. This app takes you to destinations you haven't visited before, offering a window into diverse landscapes and cultures.

**Highlights:** Virtual exploration of new places, Experience global scenery, Discover diverse landscapes, Cultural insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 您将购买季度会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 您将购买年度会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 您将购买年度会员(优惠) | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 笔杆论文 free?

笔杆论文 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 地理星球 free?

地理星球 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do 笔杆论文 or 地理星球 have ads?

Neither 笔杆论文 nor 地理星球 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 笔杆论文 or 地理星球?

笔杆论文 ships an update every 11 days, and 地理星球 every 5 days. Most recently, 笔杆论文 was updated on October 3, 2026 and 地理星球 on October 17, 2026.

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