Comparison

说文解字 vs 木智云家

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

说文解字

Explore the origins and evolution of Chinese characters with this digital etymological dictionary. It meticulously restores ancient texts, offering detailed information on pronunciation, stroke count, and character roots. Discover the earliest forms and meanings of characters through multiple search options.

Highlights
  • OCR ancient text restoration
  • Complete 540 radical system
  • Multiple search methods (radical, pinyin, smart)
  • Detailed character information
  • Study character evolution and culture
Features
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Shuowen Jiezi is a classic Chinese etymological dictionary compiled by the Eastern Han scholar Xu Shen. It is the first Chinese dictionary organized by radicals, containing 540 radicals and 9,353 Chinese characters, and it established the radical-based indexing system widely used in later dictionaries. Based on the original ancient text, the Shuowen Jiezi APP has been carefully redesigned and digitized. Using OCR restoration technology, the app faithfully restores the original content and the complete 540-radical system, presenting the earliest forms, origins, and meanings of Chinese characters in a modern and accessible way. The app supports multiple search methods, including radical search, pinyin search, and smart search. Each character includes detailed information such as pronunciation, stroke count, radicals, structure, character origins, and explanations. Definitions are referenced from the original Shuowen Jiezi text, making it useful for studying the evolution of Chinese characters and traditional Chinese culture. 【Features】 1. OCR Ancient Text Restoration High-definition restoration of the original Shuowen Jiezi ancient text using OCR technology, bringing back authentic character origins and ancient glyphs. 2. Complete 540 Radical System Fully restores the 540-radical system from Shuowen Jiezi, helping users explore the structure and evolution of Chinese characters. 3. Multiple Search Methods Supports radical search, pinyin search, and smart search for fast and convenient lookup. Shuowen Jiezi is part of the KuaiKuaiCha dictionary series, designed for students, teachers, Chinese language learners, calligraphy enthusiasts, and traditional Chinese culture researchers. 【KuaiKuaiCha Series Includes】 Chinese Dictionary, Idiom Dictionary, Kangxi Dictionary, Shuowen Jiezi, and more. Contact / Feedback: [1353223754@qq.com](mailto:1353223754@qq.com)

About

木智云家

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木智云家APP是木智云旗下专为全国需要家居安装、维修、保养的服务平台。木智云家致力于打造具有全方位智能化家居服务,让每一位客户享受高品质的智能定制生活。 平台优势 木智云家安装平台是一款签单易操作的APP; 让您体验线上下单、接单、派单,线下施工、验收、售后; 拥有一批通过培训考核持证上岗的安装师傅,工作经验丰富; 全国拥有多家服务商合作,承接全国各地订单,服务不同地区和不同类型客户; 木智云家不仅有安装、维修、保养,还涉及原材料输送,客户可以根据自身的喜好选择不同的款式花色的定制家居,垂直供货减少中间环节,让您体验从选材、生产、配送、安装、验收、售后,一站式服务; 让您体会我们的APP方便快捷,我们的施工精益求精,我们的服务无微不至。

Screenshots

说文解字4 screens
木智云家4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 木智云家 at none against 说文解字's 1. 说文解字's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 说文解字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 木智云家 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
说文解字 versus 木智云家: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter说文解字木智云家
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.LtdBeijing Jianhuo Network Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99
None

木智云家

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 说文解字 free?
说文解字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 木智云家 free?
木智云家 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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