# 懒人听书 vs 论语

The clearest difference is ads: 论语 at none against 懒人听书's shown. 论语 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 懒人听书's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 懒人听书 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 论语 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 懒人听书 against 4.7 for 论语. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 懒人听书 has 2K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 懒人听书's written reviews are positive against 52% of 论语's.

懒人听书 ships an update every 2 weeks, 论语 every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 懒人听书 | 论语 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm/id559977766/reviews)** | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1144047273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazyaudio Online Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/559977809) | [振江 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/995742915) |

## What reviewers say

### 懒人听书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm/id559977766)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks, podcasts, and music for free. Discover popular novels, traditional Chinese opera, and educational content. Earn rewards by listening and participating in activities.

**Highlights:** Massive library of audiobooks, Free music streaming, Podcasts and radio shows, Listen to earn rewards, Diverse genres available, User-friendly audio player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 一个月VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| 连续包年会员 | $18.99 | per year |
| 60懒人币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120懒人币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一个月VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180懒人币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300懒人币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500懒人币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 980懒人币 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Diverse content selection
- 👍 High-quality audio
- 👍 Convenient for multitasking
- 👍 Helpful for sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Long-time user satisfaction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Difficulty with account management and access
- 💰 Excessive advertisements and paywalls
- 🌐 Geographical content restrictions
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download or access purchased content
- Inconsistent playback controls and navigation
- Forced advertisements even for paid users
- Unreliable server connections and network issues
- Disappearing user accounts and lost progress

**Requested features**

- More free and unrestricted content
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better account management and customer support
- Expanded content library with more genres and languages
- Integration with smart home devices and voice assistants


### 论语

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1144047273)

This app offers a complete collection of "The Analects" by Confucius, featuring audio recitation and adjustable playback speeds. It supports background playback, sleep timers, and text size adjustments for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Complete Analects audio recitation, Adjustable playback speed, Background and lock screen control, Sleep timer, Adjustable text size, Looping and single-track playback

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 去广告专业版 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 懒人听书 free?

懒人听书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 论语 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 懒人听书 or 论语?

懒人听书 is rated higher. 懒人听书 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while 论语 averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do 懒人听书 or 论语 have ads?

懒人听书 shows ads; 论语 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 懒人听书 or 论语?

懒人听书 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 论语 every 7 months. Most recently, 懒人听书 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 论语 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.*