Comparison

中草药大全 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

中草药大全

Access a comprehensive database of Chinese herbal medicines with detailed descriptions, high-definition images, and pharmacological information. Features intelligent image recognition to identify herbs and plants, aiding in learning and exploration.

Highlights
  • Detailed herbal descriptions
  • High-definition images
  • Pharmacological information
  • Intelligent image recognition
  • Learning and self-study tools
Features
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中草药大全——您的随身中草药宝库!我们为您提供最全面、最专业的中草药知识,让您轻松成为草药达人。 这里有数千种中草药的详细介绍。每种草药都配有高清图片,让您能够直观地认识它们的外观特征。同时,我们还提供了草药的药理、功效、别名以及化学成分等详细信息,帮助您深入了解草药的性味归经、功能主治以及使用禁忌等关键信息。 更为独特的是,我们的APP还具备图片智能识别技术。您只需拍摄草药或动植物的照片,APP便能迅速为您识别出相关信息,让您在野外探险或日常生活中轻松辨别中草药,掌握它们的药用价值。 中草药大全,是您学习、了解中草药知识,探索中药材饮品制作的最佳伙伴。无论您是中医药专业的学生、从业者,还是对中草药和养生饮品感兴趣的普通民众,都能在这里找到您想要的知识与信息。 【主要功能】 ● 中草药图文讲解 :药理、药效、特性、注意事项等一目了然; ● 中草药智能识别:利用现代高科技手段,精准高效识别; 【产品特点】 ● 内容丰富,精选内容,百看不厌。 ● 完全开放,不用花钱即可享受。 ● 简洁界面,方便操作 自动订阅说明: 1、名称:去除APP内部广告 2、价格:12元/月 3、购买自动订阅会员的账号,会在每个月订阅期到期前24小时,从您的iTunes账户中扣费,扣费成功后顺延一个订阅周期。 4、如需取消订阅,请手动打开苹果手机“设置”—->进入“iTunes Store 与 App Stor系统设置->Apple ID->订阅->找到后点击进去->取消订阅 ,在订阅期结束的至少24小时前关闭订阅的,将视为您同意继续授权,此订阅将会自动续订。 「自动订阅服务协议」:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZFRRTWNkdm5QQ3F6 主页地址:http://www.haojie.cyou/help/

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
Features
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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

中草药大全3 screens
说文解字4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 中草药大全 at 4.6 against 说文解字's 1.0. 中草药大全 also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 1). 说文解字's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 中草药大全 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month 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

中草药大全 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 中草药大全 has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

中草药大全 ships an update every 5 weeks, 说文解字 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
中草药大全 versus 说文解字: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter中草药大全说文解字
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (52 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews4.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer浩杰 姬Zzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd

Customer experience

中草药大全

All ratings52 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative91.7%

说文解字

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

中草药大全

Subscriptions1
  • 中草药-去除APP内部广告$1.991 Month
1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99

Questions

Is 中草药大全 free?
中草药大全 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, 中草药大全 or 说文解字?
中草药大全 is rated higher. 中草药大全 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while 说文解字 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 中草药大全 or 说文解字 have ads?
Both 中草药大全 and 说文解字 show ads.
Which is updated more often, 中草药大全 or 说文解字?
中草药大全 ships an update every 5 weeks, and 说文解字 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 中草药大全 was updated on November 3, 2026 and 说文解字 on November 3, 2026.

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