Comparison

福音诗歌 vs 说文解字

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

Head to head
About

福音诗歌

Features
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福音诗歌是由福音诗歌网推出的在线免费听诗歌的移动应用客户端,系专业的赞美诗移动播放程序。

About

说文解字

Explore the origins and evolution of Chinese characters with this digital etymological dictionary. It meticulously restores ancient texts, offering detailed information on pronunciation, stroke count, and character roots. Discover the earliest forms and meanings of characters through multiple search options.

Highlights
  • OCR ancient text restoration
  • Complete 540 radical system
  • Multiple search methods (radical, pinyin, smart)
  • Detailed character information
  • Study character evolution and culture
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Shuowen Jiezi is a classic Chinese etymological dictionary compiled by the Eastern Han scholar Xu Shen. It is the first Chinese dictionary organized by radicals, containing 540 radicals and 9,353 Chinese characters, and it established the radical-based indexing system widely used in later dictionaries. Based on the original ancient text, the Shuowen Jiezi APP has been carefully redesigned and digitized. Using OCR restoration technology, the app faithfully restores the original content and the complete 540-radical system, presenting the earliest forms, origins, and meanings of Chinese characters in a modern and accessible way. The app supports multiple search methods, including radical search, pinyin search, and smart search. Each character includes detailed information such as pronunciation, stroke count, radicals, structure, character origins, and explanations. Definitions are referenced from the original Shuowen Jiezi text, making it useful for studying the evolution of Chinese characters and traditional Chinese culture. 【Features】 1. OCR Ancient Text Restoration High-definition restoration of the original Shuowen Jiezi ancient text using OCR technology, bringing back authentic character origins and ancient glyphs. 2. Complete 540 Radical System Fully restores the 540-radical system from Shuowen Jiezi, helping users explore the structure and evolution of Chinese characters. 3. Multiple Search Methods Supports radical search, pinyin search, and smart search for fast and convenient lookup. Shuowen Jiezi is part of the KuaiKuaiCha dictionary series, designed for students, teachers, Chinese language learners, calligraphy enthusiasts, and traditional Chinese culture researchers. 【KuaiKuaiCha Series Includes】 Chinese Dictionary, Idiom Dictionary, Kangxi Dictionary, Shuowen Jiezi, and more. Contact / Feedback: [1353223754@qq.com](mailto:1353223754@qq.com)

Screenshots

福音诗歌4 screens
说文解字4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 福音诗歌 at 4.5 against 说文解字's 1.0. 福音诗歌 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. 说文解字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 福音诗歌 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

福音诗歌 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 福音诗歌 has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

福音诗歌 ships an update monthly, 说文解字 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
福音诗歌 versus 说文解字: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter福音诗歌说文解字
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUYINZzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd

Customer experience

福音诗歌

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%

说文解字

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

福音诗歌

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99

Questions

Is 福音诗歌 free?
福音诗歌 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 说文解字 free?
说文解字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 福音诗歌 or 说文解字?
福音诗歌 is rated higher. 福音诗歌 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while 说文解字 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 福音诗歌 or 说文解字 have ads?
说文解字 shows ads; 福音诗歌 does not.
Which is updated more often, 福音诗歌 or 说文解字?
福音诗歌 ships an update monthly, and 说文解字 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 福音诗歌 was updated on November 3, 2026 and 说文解字 on November 3, 2026.

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