# Daily背单词 vs 扇贝考研

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 扇贝考研 at 159 against Daily背单词's 28. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily背单词 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and 扇贝考研 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 5.0 for Daily背单词 against 4.9 for 扇贝考研. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 扇贝考研 has 159 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Daily背单词 ships an update every 2 weeks, 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily背单词 | 扇贝考研 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily/id1577666439/reviews)** | [4.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奕鑫 史](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217732173) | [Nanjing Treasure Island Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646949971) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily背单词

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily/id1577666439)

This app helps you memorize vocabulary using the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve method. It offers personalized word lists, various learning modes, and background playback for efficient study. Features include flashcards, a wordbook for difficult terms, and group study options.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Personalized word lists, Multiple study modes, Background audio playback, Flashcards with examples, Group study feature, PDF export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 子账号 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000个单词上限 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍5刀） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限 | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF导出功能 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍4刀） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍3刀） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍2刀） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍1刀） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限 | $6.99 | one-time |


### 扇贝考研

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824)

This app offers a comprehensive preparation platform for postgraduate entrance exams, featuring AI-powered tools for vocabulary, writing, and subject-specific practice. It includes extensive past papers, personalized study plans, and interview preparation resources.

**Highlights:** AI-powered writing feedback, Extensive past paper database (1998-2025), Intelligent vocabulary memorization system, Subject-specific practice modules, Personalized study planning, Interview preparation tools, University selection guidance

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 考研真题宝连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 考研会员-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 600贝壳 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200贝壳 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝月卡（限时优惠） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1800贝壳 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 考研会员-月卡30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000贝壳 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝半年卡（限时优惠） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000贝壳 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝年卡（限时优惠） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝X单词会员半年卡（限时优惠） | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10000贝壳 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 考研会员-年卡365天 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily背单词 free?

Daily背单词 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 扇贝考研 free?

扇贝考研 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daily背单词 or 扇贝考研?

Daily背单词 is rated higher. Daily背单词 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while 扇贝考研 averages 4.9 from 159 ratings.

### Do Daily背单词 or 扇贝考研 have ads?

Neither Daily背单词 nor 扇贝考研 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daily背单词 or 扇贝考研?

Daily背单词 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Daily背单词 was updated on September 21, 2026 and 扇贝考研 on September 22, 2026.

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