字查查 vs 说文解字
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
字查查
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字查查,最好用的语文工具 字查查提供了以下功能 1、拼音查字 2、部首查字 3、笔画查字 4、按字查字 5、我的最爱字 6、句子中文、繁体、拼音互相转换 7、基本字义、中文发音、粤语发音、英文解释、例句,应有尽有 8、笔画演示
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.
- 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)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 字查查 at none against 说文解字's 1. 字查查 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 说文解字's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 39 months) and device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. 说文解字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 字查查 asks for nothing beyond the download.
字查查 ships an update every 39 months, 说文解字 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 字查查 | 说文解字 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 133 Limited | Zzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd |
In-app purchases
字查查
No in-app purchases
说文解字
- 一年期会员$14.99









