# QQ阅读 vs 盐言故事

The clearest difference is rating: QQ阅读 at 4.4 against 盐言故事's 2.3. QQ阅读 also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 45) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). 盐言故事's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 盐言故事 sells 24 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QQ阅读 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 63% of 盐言故事'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 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 盐言故事 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews)** | [2.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444362523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 296 MB | 304 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) | [Beijing Zhizhetianxia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432274383) |

## 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


### 盐言故事

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444362523)

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 盐选会员连续月卡（1 个月） | $2.99 | per month |
| 盐选会员连续月卡（1 个月） | $2.99 | per month |
| 盐选畅享会员连续月卡（1 个月） | $3.99 | per month |
| 盐选会员连续季卡（3 个月） | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 盐选会员连续季卡（3 个月） | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 盐选畅享会员连续季卡（3 个月） | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 盐选会员连续年卡（12 个月） | $29.99 | per year |
| 4个知乎币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 420盐钻 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 盐选会员月卡（1 个月） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 知乎盐言广播剧《洗铅华》 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30个知乎币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2100盐钻 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 盐选畅享会员月卡（1 个月） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 盐选会员季卡（3 个月） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 68个知乎币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 盐选畅享会员季卡（3 个月） | $12.99 | one-time |
| 盐选会员年卡 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 118个知乎币 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 盐选会员年卡 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 盐选会员年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 盐选会员年卡（12 个月） | $34.99 | one-time |
| 盐选畅享年卡（12 个月） | $39.99 | one-time |
| 698个知乎币 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ阅读 free?

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

### Is 盐言故事 free?

盐言故事 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QQ阅读 or 盐言故事?

QQ阅读 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 盐言故事 averages 2.3 from 45 ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 盐言故事 have ads?

QQ阅读 shows ads; 盐言故事 does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 盐言故事?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 盐言故事 weekly. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 盐言故事 on September 21, 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.*