Comparison

开心听书 vs FocusCroc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

开心听书

Listen to a wide variety of books daily, including classics, educational content, and popular series. Offers daily updates and various subscription options for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Daily audiobook listening
  • Extensive book library
  • Daily updates
  • Subscription plans
  • Parental education content
Features
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每天听书,有声读书 包含百家讲坛,365读书,读书有范,枕边读书会,有书·陪你读书,十点读书,《论语》朗读与讲解,读书有范 | 亲子教育,陪你读书|十分钟带你读完一本名著,红楼梦-原著原文朗读与讲解等 每天更新 【超级会员连续包月套餐说明】 订阅周期:一个月(连续包月产品) 订阅价格:连续包月产品为每月3元 付款:苹果iTunes账户会在订阅到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后订阅顺延一个周期 取消订阅:如需取消订阅,请在当前订阅周期到期前24小时以前,手动在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中关闭自动续订功能 【超级会员连续包年套餐说明】 订阅周期:一年(连续包年产品) 订阅价格:连续包月产品为每年12元 付款:苹果iTunes账户会在订阅到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后订阅顺延一个周期 取消订阅:如需取消订阅,请在当前订阅周期到期前24小时以前,手动在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中关闭自动续订功能 【超级会员永久套餐说明】 有效周期:永久(一次性付费产品) 价格:永久会员价格为30元 隐私政策:https://shimo.im/docs/CPcjDWw9rK6pKTd8/ 用户协议:https://shimo.im/docs/VwXhvdYx8xtxYqqH/ 技术支持: https://shimo.im/docs/pJQDpWwj6DXq6TdJ/

About

FocusCroc

Features
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Stay Focused Study Together Build Lasting Habits This app helps you stay focused build consistent study habits and stay motivated through simple tools and supportive study circles. It is suitable for exam preparation skill learning and daily productivity. Pomodoro focus sessions habit tracking and social motivation work together to support long term consistency. Pomodoro Focus Sessions Use pomodoro sessions to structure your study time and maintain focus with regular breaks. Customize focus and break durations Use a clean distraction free timer Support daily study and deep work Track Your Study Progress All focus sessions are recorded to help you understand your learning patterns and long term progress. View daily weekly and monthly study statistics See clear summaries of total focus time Track streaks and improve consistency Study Circles for Motivation Studying is easier with others. Study circles help you stay accountable and motivated. View friends study progress Encourage each other with daily check ins Create a positive learning environment Build Better Study Habits Small consistent actions lead to lasting habits. This app helps make studying part of your daily routine. Gentle reminders to stay on track Habit streaks to support consistency Designed to reduce pressure and stress Simple Friendly and Focused The app is lightweight easy to use and designed to make studying feel calm and enjoyable. Clean and intuitive interface No unnecessary features Focus on what truly matters Privacy Friendly Your data stays private and secure. Personal information is not sold or shared. Study at your own pace stay consistent and build habits that last.

Screenshots

开心听书3 screens
FocusCroc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusCroc at every 4 days against 开心听书's every 2 weeks. 开心听书's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 开心听书 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and FocusCroc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

开心听书 ships an update every 2 weeks, FocusCroc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
开心听书 versus FocusCroc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter开心听书FocusCroc
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer滨亮 马玲 苏

In-app purchases

4 purchases

开心听书

Subscriptions3
  • 超级会员连续包月$0.491 Month
  • 超级会员连续包年3 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • 超级会员连续包周3 Days trial$5.497 Days
One-time1
  • 超级永久会员$4.99
2 purchases

FocusCroc

Subscriptions2
  • FocusCroc Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • FocusCroc Pro Yearly (Best Value)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is 开心听书 free?
开心听书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusCroc free?
FocusCroc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 开心听书 or FocusCroc have ads?
Neither 开心听书 nor FocusCroc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 开心听书 or FocusCroc?
开心听书 ships an update every 2 weeks, and FocusCroc every 4 days. Most recently, 开心听书 was updated on November 3, 2026 and FocusCroc on October 31, 2026.

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