# 认字 vs PinyinDic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 认字 at none against PinyinDic's 3. 认字 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinyinDic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 认字 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | 认字 | PinyinDic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyindic/id6747630427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 42 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [魁鹏 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/977980685) | [亮 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704247723) |

## What reviewers say

### 认字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1529577336)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PinyinDic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyindic/id6747630427)

This app offers a comprehensive Chinese character learning experience with AI-powered lookup, scientific review methods, and personalized study tools. It supports multiple input methods, detailed character information, and a customizable notebook for efficient learning.

**Highlights:** Multi-modal query (keyboard, handwriting, OCR), Detailed character information and definitions, AI-driven Ebbinghaus forgetting curve review, Personalized character notebook management, Voice reading of Mandarin pronunciation, Data import and export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 认字 free?

认字 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PinyinDic free?

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

### Do 认字 or PinyinDic have ads?

Neither 认字 nor PinyinDic shows ads.

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