Comparison

陈抟八字排盤 vs 说文解字

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

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About

陈抟八字排盤

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专为全球华人运用传统周易智慧排盘、批注、管理、起中文和英文名工具APP。

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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

陈抟八字排盤4 screens
说文解字4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 陈抟八字排盤 at 4.5 against 说文解字's 1.0. 陈抟八字排盤 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (102 vs 1). 说文解字's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. 陈抟八字排盤 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 说文解字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

陈抟八字排盤 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 陈抟八字排盤 has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

陈抟八字排盤 ships an update every 3 weeks, 说文解字 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
陈抟八字排盤 versus 说文解字: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter陈抟八字排盤说文解字
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (102 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Shunwu Cultural Creative Co.,LtdZzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd

Customer experience

陈抟八字排盤

All ratings102 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative75.0%

说文解字

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

陈抟八字排盤

One-time4
  • 白金會員一$14.99
  • 鉑金會員二$39.99
  • 鑽石會員一$129.99
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  • 鑽石會員二$399.99
1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99

Questions

Is 陈抟八字排盤 free?
陈抟八字排盤 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 说文解字 free?
说文解字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 陈抟八字排盤 or 说文解字?
陈抟八字排盤 is rated higher. 陈抟八字排盤 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while 说文解字 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 陈抟八字排盤 or 说文解字 have ads?
说文解字 shows ads; 陈抟八字排盤 does not.
Which is updated more often, 陈抟八字排盤 or 说文解字?
陈抟八字排盤 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 说文解字 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 陈抟八字排盤 was updated on October 30, 2026 and 说文解字 on October 18, 2026.

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