# 扇贝阅读 vs 句读

The clearest difference is ads: 扇贝阅读 at none against 句读's shown. 扇贝阅读 also leads on ratings volume (442 vs 86). 句读's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 88%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 扇贝阅读 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 句读 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 扇贝阅读 against 4.8 for 句读. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 扇贝阅读 has 442 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of 扇贝阅读's written reviews are positive against 96% of 句读's.

扇贝阅读 ships an update every 10 days, 句读 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 扇贝阅读 | 句读 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id598541783/reviews) | **[4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1073431872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Beiwan Information & Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531059694) | [Beijing Caicheng Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073431871) |

## What reviewers say

### 扇贝阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id598541783)

Access a vast library of authentic English short articles and original books, from popular fiction to academic texts. Enhance your learning with integrated vocabulary tools, study plans, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Authentic English short articles, Original English books (fiction, non-fiction), Instant vocabulary saving, Customizable study plans, Highlighting of key and difficult words, Progress tracking with charts, User-generated notes and comments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 扇贝大会员连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 扇贝畅读会员连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 600贝壳 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200贝壳 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1800贝壳 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000贝壳 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000贝壳 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000贝壳 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 扇贝畅读会员年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 扇贝大会员 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for learning English
- 🚀 Helpful for improving reading skills
- 💡 Useful for staying updated on current events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 💡 Need for more content variety beyond news

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, especially for overseas users
- Inconsistent behavior when marking articles as read
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add audio/voice support for articles
- Improve customization options for reading experience
- Integrate with other language learning tools


### 句读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1073431872)

Discover a tranquil space for meaningful words amidst a digital world. This app offers a curated collection of high-quality quotes and texts, presented in an engaging card-based format. It provides tools for personal reflection and a peaceful escape through the power of literature.

**Highlights:** Curated high-quality quotes, Card-based visual presentation, Desktop widgets with transparency, Personalization options (themes, fonts), Night mode, Member-exclusive benefits

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $6.99 | per year |
| 请喝饮料 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3元付费字体 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6.8元解锁专辑 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2年会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6个月会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 扇贝阅读 free?

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

### Is 句读 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 扇贝阅读 or 句读?

句读 is rated higher. 扇贝阅读 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while 句读 averages 4.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do 扇贝阅读 or 句读 have ads?

句读 shows ads; 扇贝阅读 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 扇贝阅读 or 句读?

扇贝阅读 ships an update every 10 days, and 句读 weekly. Most recently, 扇贝阅读 was updated on September 25, 2026 and 句读 on September 23, 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.*