Sinogram Star vs PoemShadow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sinogram Star
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Sinogram Star – Create New Chinese Characters Discover the Unknown World! There are about 200 meta characters scattered in 12 sematic planets, if you find these meta characters, you can open the Chinese language world. (Most Chinese characters are composed of about 200 meta characters. If you master these meta characters and combination methods, you can control thousands of Chinese characters, even you can create new Chinese characters.)
PoemShadow
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PoemShadow app delivers a carefully selected Chinese classical poem each day, with each poem paired with a matching background image to enhance the poetic experience. Whether it’s a famous verse from Three Hundred Tang Poems or a renowned piece from Song Ci, this app brings the essence of classical poetry to life. Poetic Beauty: Explore the essence of Chinese classical poetry, curated daily for you. Visual Delight: Background images that complement the mood of each poem, enhancing its impact. Custom Themes: With a PRO subscription, you can select themed poems based on your preferences, including lyricism, landscapes, festivals, life, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PoemShadow at Free against Sinogram Star's $19.99. PoemShadow also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Sinogram Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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PoemShadow is free to download; Sinogram Star costs $19.99 up front. PoemShadow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sinogram Star asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sinogram Star ships an update every 3 weeks, PoemShadow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sinogram Star | PoemShadow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clavis Sinica Limited | 振文 陈 |
In-app purchases
Sinogram Star
No in-app purchases
PoemShadow
- PoemShadow$1.99
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