# QQ阅读 vs 潇湘书院Pro

The clearest difference is rating: QQ阅读 at 4.4 against 潇湘书院Pro's 3.1. QQ阅读 also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ阅读 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 潇湘书院Pro sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QQ阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QQ阅读 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 37% of 潇湘书院Pro's.

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, 潇湘书院Pro monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 潇湘书院Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews)** | [3.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1597240408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 296 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446324237) | [起点中文网](https://appshunter.io/developer/514238850) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original novels, popular webcomics, and audiobooks. Discover trending titles, receive personalized recommendations, and enjoy a rich reading experience with features like detailed typesetting and exclusive fan content.

**Highlights:** Massive library of original novels, Popular webcomics, Audiobook listening, Personalized recommendations, Book rankings and charts, Detailed typesetting, Fan-created content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 600阅币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200阅币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1800阅币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000阅币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000阅币 | $8.29 | one-time |
| 9800阅币 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 19800阅币 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 61800阅币 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading
- 🚀 Convenient Wi-Fi transfer feature
- 💡 Useful reading bonus system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery features
- 📱 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing local books and reading progress
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Forced updates causing data loss
- Inconsistent UI behavior across versions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve backup and restore functionality
- Provide better cross-device syncing
- Enhance reading customization options


### 潇湘书院Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1597240408)

Discover a vast collection of original novels, particularly popular among female readers. This platform features acclaimed works and popular TV drama adaptations, offering a rich reading experience with convenient membership options.

**Highlights:** Original novels for female readers, Popular TV drama adaptations, Acclaimed author works, Convenient membership options, Automatic renewal service, Easy cancellation process

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 潇湘书院VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 潇湘书院VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 1元(100潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元(600潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2元(200潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4元(400潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3元(300潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元(1200潇湘币) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30元(3000潇湘币) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 潇湘书院VIP月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50元(5000潇湘币) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 98元(9800潇湘币) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 298元(29800潇湘币) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ阅读 free?

QQ阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 潇湘书院Pro free?

潇湘书院Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QQ阅读 or 潇湘书院Pro?

QQ阅读 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 潇湘书院Pro averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 潇湘书院Pro have ads?

Both QQ阅读 and 潇湘书院Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 潇湘书院Pro?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 潇湘书院Pro monthly. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 潇湘书院Pro on September 22, 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.*