# 当当云阅读 vs Bilingual Novel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bilingual Novel at none against 当当云阅读's 10. Bilingual Novel also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 74%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). 当当云阅读's advantage is ratings volume (989 vs 108). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 当当云阅读 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Bilingual Novel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bilingual Novel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 当当云阅读 has 989 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 当当云阅读's written reviews are positive against 98% of Bilingual Novel's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 当当云阅读 | Bilingual Novel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id488202082/reviews) | **[4.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-novel/id1172130898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **989** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 244 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Dangdang Kewen E-commerce Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576165505) | [森 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/869844210) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 当当云阅读悦读卡 – 月卡（连续包月） | $2.49 | per month |
| 6元铃铛礼包 | $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


### Bilingual Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-novel/id1172130898)

Access thousands of classic Chinese and English bilingual novels for dual-language reading. Features real-person audio narration to enhance learning through listening, reading, and translation.

**Highlights:** Thousands of bilingual novels, Chinese and English side-by-side reading, Real-person audio narration, Integrated listening, reading, and translation, English learning tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for English learning
- 👍 Useful for practicing listening
- 👍 Dual language content helpful
- 👍 Convenient for reading
- 👍 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Some books lack audio
- ⚠️ Chapters can be confusing
- ⚠️ Occasional crashes
- ⚠️ Cannot connect to the internet

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching for words
- Cannot connect to the internet despite network being fine
- Cannot open chapters

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off Chinese subtitles
- Ability to hide Chinese text
- Faster audiobook speed
- More audiobooks available


## 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 Bilingual Novel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 当当云阅读 or Bilingual Novel?

Bilingual Novel is rated higher. 当当云阅读 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Bilingual Novel averages 4.9 from 108 ratings.

### Do 当当云阅读 or Bilingual Novel have ads?

Neither 当当云阅读 nor Bilingual Novel shows ads.

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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.*