# Handbook vs 穿梭Transocks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handbook at 100% against 穿梭Transocks's 57%. Handbook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). 穿梭Transocks's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (29K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 穿梭Transocks sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

穿梭Transocks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 穿梭Transocks has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Handbook's written reviews are positive against 57% of 穿梭Transocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handbook | 穿梭Transocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbook/id432254793/reviews) | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transocks/id1171836473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asteria Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/316535048) | [Chengdu Fobwifi Networks Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171836472) |

## What reviewers say

### Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbook/id432254793)

Securely organize and present diverse content like documents, videos, and audio on any mobile device. Share compelling presentations online or offline with robust security features and detailed usage analytics.

**Highlights:** Secure content management, Online and offline presentation, Support for various file types, PDF viewing and annotation, Create surveys and quizzes, Customizable layout and wallpaper, Role-based security and access control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 穿梭Transocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transocks/id1171836473)

This app helps overseas Chinese, students, and travelers access Chinese content and services. It provides a stable and high-speed connection for streaming, gaming, shopping, and financial applications. Enjoy seamless access to Chinese media and websites with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Access Chinese video and audio sites, Stream Chinese sports events in HD, Fast access to Chinese manga and shopping sites, Low-latency access to Chinese financial apps, Unlimited traffic and bandwidth, Smart and global connection modes, Hundreds of high-speed direct servers in China

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month VIP Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| One Quarter VIP Subscription | $11.49 | per 3 months |
| One Year VIP Subscription | $40.99 | per year |
| 一只鸡腿 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30天 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 穿梭30天会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 赞助穿梭 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 90天 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 穿梭90天会员 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 圣诞节特惠礼包 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 特惠360+60天会员 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for accessing restricted content
- 😊 Positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connection issues
- 🔋 Slow speeds and high data consumption
- 🚫 Incompatibility with certain apps and services

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Inability to access certain websites and apps
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Improved server selection and stability
- Support for more streaming platforms
- Better user interface and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handbook free?

Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 穿梭Transocks free?

穿梭Transocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handbook or 穿梭Transocks?

穿梭Transocks is rated higher. Handbook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 穿梭Transocks averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

### Do Handbook or 穿梭Transocks have ads?

穿梭Transocks shows ads; Handbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handbook or 穿梭Transocks?

Handbook ships an update every 2 months, and 穿梭Transocks every 2 months. Most recently, Handbook was updated on October 2, 2026 and 穿梭Transocks on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*