Comparison

当当 vs 孔夫子旧书网

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

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About

当当

This is a comprehensive online shopping mall and a leading book retailer in China. It offers a wide selection of quality products at competitive prices, with a focus on providing an excellent online shopping experience. New users can enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits on their first order.

Highlights
  • Wide product selection
  • Quality assurance
  • Competitive pricing
  • New user discounts
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Fast delivery
Features
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【关于当当】 当当是一家综合性网购商城,中国图书零售商,一直致力于为顾客提供网上购物的高品质体验! 【正品保障】:千万商品 品质保证 【好物云集】:好书低价 物超所值 【新人优惠】:新人首单 多重福利 【个性推荐】:智能算法 专业荐书 【优质服务】:快递速达 顾客第一 阅读丈量世界,买书当然是当当! 【自动订阅悦读会员说明】 1.服务名称:当当购物悦读连续月卡; 2.订阅周期:1个月 3.订阅价格:订阅连续包月产品首月1元/月,之后每月自动扣费19元; 4.购买自动订阅会员的账号,会在每个月订阅期前24小时,从您的iTunes账户中扣费,扣费成功后将顺延一个订阅周期; 5.如取消订阅,苹果手机在 iOS 设备“设置” -> “iTunes Store 与 App Store” -> 选择“Apple ID” -> 点击“查看Apple ID” -> 在账户设置页面点击“订阅” -> 取消当当购物悦读卡连续包月订阅; 6.如未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,并扣除下一个订阅周期的费用; 用户使用协议: http://e.dangdang.com/touch/ddreader50/agreement-page.html?type=ddVipSubscribe&channelId=70000 自动续费服务协议: http://e.dangdang.com/touch/ddreader50/agreement-page.html?type=ddVipRenewal&channelId=70000 隐私政策: http://e.dangdang.com/touch/ddreader50/agreement-page.html?type=ddPrivate&channelId=70000 【联系我们】 -喜欢请给5星好评哦~ -有任何意见,请联系我们,官方微信:当当(dangdangwang01),官方微博:@当当

About

孔夫子旧书网

This platform connects buyers and sellers of used books and cultural collectibles. It features a vast online bookstore and auction house, specializing in traditional Chinese culture and rare items. Discover and trade antique books, art, and more.

Highlights
  • Vast selection of used and antique books
  • Online auction platform for collectibles
  • Thousands of registered bookstores
  • Daily new auction items
  • Wide range of art and cultural items
  • Focus on traditional Chinese culture
Features
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孔网创建于2002年,是大型的二手旧货、古旧图书和商品交易平台,是传统文化行业结合互联网而搭建的C2C平台,是有传统文化价值的旧货市场。网站主要板块是书店区和拍卖区。网站秉承“网罗天下图书,传承中华文明”的理念,致力于发掘、抢救、保护和传播中国传统文化资源,是新时期坚定中国传统文化自信的重要阵地。 【用户群体】 目前孔网注册会员数量近2000万,主要涵盖以下群体: 1/知识分子群体,主要以各领域专家、学者、专业研究人员等知识分子为主。 2/高校师生群体:,主要以高等院校相关人文学科师生为主。 3/爱好中国传统文化的普通读书人。 4/图书馆、纪念馆、文博相关机构等。 5/古玩图书爱好者、收藏家。 【网上书店】 截止2023年底,孔夫子旧书网拥有超过2万余家旧货(书)店,30.5万余个旧货(书)摊加盟,每日新加盟的店铺300余家;在线展示销售商品高达1.5亿多种,3天在线拍品近7万余件。 【在线拍卖】 每日新增10000种拍品,从明清古籍、民国期刊、名人信札,到字画、连环画、邮票、古钱币到古玩杂项,都能够以合适的价格购得。 【经营品类】 1、图书大全:古旧书、二手书、畅销书、特价书、教材教辅、考试用书、线装书、古籍善本、民国旧书、国学古籍、报纸期刊、老照片、外文原版书、签名本等 2、艺术收藏品:名人墨迹、信札、连环画、字画、红色文献、老旧地图、碑帖印谱、版画宣传画、老照片、邮票、钱币、陶瓷、玉器、文房雅玩、古玩杂项等 【社会价值】 1/中国传统文化的传承基地。 2/中国文化自信的阵地。 3/社会底层低收入群体生计之道。 4/知识分子学术研究的资料宝库。 5/社会高尚读书风气养成的园地。 6/绿色环保经济的重要领域。 7/老百姓处置闲置旧书的便捷途径。 8/年轻一代传承传统文化的崭新舞台。 “网罗天下图书,传承中华文明”,“花少钱,买好书”,关注孔网,尽享淘书与收藏的乐趣吧。

Screenshots

当当4 screens
孔夫子旧书网4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 孔夫子旧书网 at 4.8 against 当当's 3.7. 孔夫子旧书网 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (75% vs 44%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. 当当 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 孔夫子旧书网 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

孔夫子旧书网 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 孔夫子旧书网 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 当当's written reviews are positive against 75% of 孔夫子旧书网's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

当当 ships an update every 3 weeks, 孔夫子旧书网 every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
当当 versus 孔夫子旧书网: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter当当孔夫子旧书网
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews74.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing DangDangWang Information Technology Co., LtdBeijing Kongwang Cultural Books Co., Ltd

Customer experience

当当

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative49.6%

孔夫子旧书网

All ratings1,384 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

当当

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Wide book selection
  • 💻 Syncs across devices
  • 💳 Supports various payment methods
  • 📦 Fast delivery (mentioned by a few)
  • 👍 User-friendly interface (older reviews)

Room to improve

  • 📉 Frequent price drops without price protection
  • 😠 Poor customer service
  • 🚚 Slow or no delivery
  • 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
  • 💸 Extra fees for certain payments

孔夫子旧书网

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Convenient platform for buying and selling used books
  • 🔍 Wide selection of books, including rare and out-of-print titles
  • 💰 Affordable prices for second-hand books
  • 📚 Helpful for book lovers and collectors

Room to improve

  • 🤑 High service fees for sellers
  • 🕰️ Slow delivery and order processing times
  • 🔍 Unclear or misleading book descriptions
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of responsiveness
  • 🔒 Difficulty for international users to register and access the platform

Bugs and requests

当当

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot access order history
  • Login/registration issues
  • Network connection errors
  • App freezes on white screen
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  • Cannot select text when editing address
  • Cannot place orders
  • App dies when clicking 'My Favorites'
  • Cannot use gift cards
  • Order cancellation issues
  • Unable to view orders
  • App crashes when trying to leave reviews
  • Search function issues
  • Cannot bind phone number
  • App not responsive
  • Download/update issues
  • Cannot use evaluation system
  • Cannot access order details
  • Cannot use coupons

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support for international mobile numbers for registration
  • Add barcode scanning function
  • Improve third-party store management
  • Add in-app page previews for books
  • Add iOS 7 back gesture support
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  • Allow binding of overseas mobile numbers
  • Improve website and app integration
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Allow price protection on price drops

孔夫子旧书网

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes, especially after updates
  • Inconsistent or missing order/transaction history
  • Inability to update contact information or preferences

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Integration of book donation/trade-in functionality
  • Enhanced buyer/seller communication and dispute resolution
  • Streamlined registration and account management for all users

In-app purchases

10 purchases

当当

Subscriptions1
  • 当当云阅读悦读卡 – 月卡(连续包月)$2.491 Month
One-time9
  • 6元电子书充值包$0.99
  • 12元电子书充值包$1.99
  • 当当读书1个月租阅礼包$1.99
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  • 30元电子书充值包$3.99
  • 当当云阅读悦读卡 – 月卡(优惠)$3.99
  • 50元电子书充值包$6.99
  • 98元电子书充值包$14.99
  • 198元电子书充值包$29.99
  • 388元电子书充值包$59.99
None

孔夫子旧书网

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 当当 free?
当当 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 孔夫子旧书网 free?
孔夫子旧书网 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 当当 or 孔夫子旧书网?
孔夫子旧书网 is rated higher. 当当 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 孔夫子旧书网 averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do 当当 or 孔夫子旧书网 have ads?
Neither 当当 nor 孔夫子旧书网 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 当当 or 孔夫子旧书网?
当当 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 孔夫子旧书网 every 10 days. Most recently, 当当 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 孔夫子旧书网 on November 1, 2026.

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