# 当当云阅读 vs 博看书苑

The clearest difference is rating: 当当云阅读 at 4.7 against 博看书苑's 4.1. 当当云阅读 also leads on ratings volume (989 vs 19) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 博看书苑's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (91% vs 74%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 当当云阅读 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 博看书苑 asks for nothing beyond the download.

当当云阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 当当云阅读 has 989 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of 当当云阅读's written reviews are positive against 91% of 博看书苑's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

当当云阅读 ships an update every 2 weeks, 博看书苑 monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 当当云阅读 | 博看书苑 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id488202082/reviews)** | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1058318080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **989** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Dangdang Kewen E-commerce Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576165505) | [Wuhan Dingsen Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/638092783) |

## What reviewers say

### 当当云阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id488202082)

Access a vast library of authentic e-books and audiobooks across numerous genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. Enjoy exclusive benefits for new users, daily rewards, and community reading events. Experience a pure, ad-free reading environment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Massive collection of authentic e-books, Audiobook library, New book releases, Professional book recommendations, New user VIP access, Daily reading rewards, Community reading groups

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 当当云阅读悦读卡 – 月卡（连续包月） | $2.49 | per month |
| 当当云阅读悦读卡 – 月卡（连续包月） | $2.99 | per month |
| 6元铃铛礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 我的阿勒泰(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 一桶金：颠覆传统赚钱方式的系统创富法则 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 遍地枭雄(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 生命的支撑(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 仓央嘉措(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 领导的方与圆(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 小S之怀孕日记 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 神秘现象不神秘——方舟子破解世界之谜(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 民国原来是这样的(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 山海经密码(电子书) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元铃铛礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 当当读书1个月租阅礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30元铃铛礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50元铃铛礼包 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 98元铃铛礼包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198元铃铛礼包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 当当云阅读悦读卡 – 年卡（优惠） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 388元铃铛礼包 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 📚 Extensive book selection
- 💰 Affordable ebook prices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Inability to change registered phone number
- 📱 Suboptimal iPad/tablet support
- 📚 Limited free/low-cost ebook options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and connection problems
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
- Incorrect display of book content
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve font customization options
- Integrate with more ebook stores/libraries
- Enhance note-taking and highlighting features


### 博看书苑

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1058318080)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 当当云阅读 free?

当当云阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 博看书苑 free?

博看书苑 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 当当云阅读 or 博看书苑?

当当云阅读 is rated higher. 当当云阅读 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while 博看书苑 averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do 当当云阅读 or 博看书苑 have ads?

Neither 当当云阅读 nor 博看书苑 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 当当云阅读 or 博看书苑?

当当云阅读 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 博看书苑 monthly. Most recently, 当当云阅读 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 博看书苑 on October 29, 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.*