Comparison

说文解字 vs 中医宝典

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

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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

中医宝典

Access a comprehensive collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) knowledge, including detailed information on diseases, herbs, acupuncture points, and dietary therapies. This app offers robust search and categorization features to help users quickly find the TCM information they need for health and wellness.

Highlights
  • Extensive TCM knowledge base
  • Detailed disease information
  • Acupuncture point guides
  • Herbal medicine and formulas
  • Dietary therapy recipes
  • Search and categorization
  • Favorites and history
Features
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中医宝典是一款功能强大的中医应用,为用户提供丰富的中医知识和实用工具。 无论您是中医爱好者、从业者还是普通用户,都能在中医宝典中获得全面而详实的信息。 主要功能和特点: 【搜索功能】通过中医宝典的全面搜索功能,用户可以快速准确地找到所需的中医知识和资料。 【详细分类】中医宝典将内容细分为多个分类:疾病大全、疑难杂症、中医常识、中医特色、中医保健、中医信息、中药材、针灸穴位、药膳食疗、方剂、术语、典籍和古代医家等。 【快捷分类】方便用户按照自己的需求添加分类快速进行浏览和学习。 【收藏记录】提供收藏夹、浏览记录功能 疾病大全、疑难杂症:提供广泛的疾病知识,包括病因、症状、治疗方法等,帮助用户了解和应对不同疾病和疑难杂症。 中医常识、中医特色:涵盖了中医基础理论和中医的独特特色,帮助用户深入了解中医学说和诊断治疗方法。 中医保健、中医信息:提供中医保健知识,包括调理方法、养生技巧等,同时提供最新的中医资讯和研究进展。 中药材、方剂:收录丰富的中草药知识和方剂信息,包括功效、用法等,帮助用户了解中药的使用和配伍。 针灸穴位:详细介绍常用针灸穴位的位置和作用,帮助用户学习和实践针灸技术。 药膳食疗:提供多种药膳食谱,根据中医理论和食材特性,推荐适合不同体质和健康问题的食疗方案。 术语、典籍、古代医家:解释中医术语,提供典籍文献和古代医家的经典著作,帮助用户深入了解中医的传统知识和文化背景。 无论您是寻找特定疾病的治疗方案,探索中医保健方法,学习针灸穴位,了解中草药和方剂的用途,还是研究中医术语和古籍文献,中医宝典都是您不可或缺的助手。 中医宝典,开始您的中医之旅,探索中医智慧,改善您的健康生活! 以下为部分细分类目,您可以找到你想要的: 【细分类目】 中医丰胸、中医书籍、中医儿科、中医养生、中医内科、中医减肥、中医刮痧、中医医院、中医名词、中医外科、中医妇科、中医拔罐、中医推拿、中医文化、中医气功、中医火疗、中医理论、中医眼科、中医美容、中医耳鼻喉科、中医育儿、中医脐疗、中医膏药、中医艾灸、中医药浴、中医药粥、中医药茶、中医药酒、中医诊断、中医足疗、中医针灸、中医院校、中医食疗、中成药大全、中药常识、中药方剂、中药词典、传染病与寄生虫病、偏方秘方、其他眼科、内分泌疾病、分泌、代谢、营养和肾脏疾病、医案心得、口腔科疾病、古今名医、周围血管疾病和淋巴管疾病、呼吸系统疾病、女性保健、妇科疾病、婴幼儿童疾病、孕产妇疾病、小儿捏脊、常见外科疾病、常见皮肤病、心、胸、肺疾病、心理保健、心血管疾病、急症处理、新生儿疾病、泌尿科疾病、消化系统疾病、男性保健、癌症肿瘤、白内障、皮肤病、眼科疾病、神经、精神科疾病、神经精神疾病、经期疾病、老年保健、老年疾病、耳鼻喉科疾病、肝病、肺部疾病、自然疗法、药物贴敷、血液系统疾病、运动系统疾病、青光眼、颅脑疾病、颈部和乳房疾病、食管贲门 【会员自动订阅服务说明】
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Screenshots

说文解字4 screens
中医宝典4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 中医宝典 at 4.3 against 说文解字's 1.0. 中医宝典 also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). 说文解字's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and 中医宝典 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

中医宝典 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 中医宝典 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

说文解字 ships an update every 4 weeks, 中医宝典 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
说文解字 versus 中医宝典: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter说文解字中医宝典
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB354 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd开镜 许

Customer experience

说文解字

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

中医宝典

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99
3 purchases

中医宝典

Subscriptions2
  • 包月会员VIP$3.991 Month
  • 包年会员VIP$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员VIP$12.99

Questions

Is 说文解字 free?
说文解字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 中医宝典 free?
中医宝典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 说文解字 or 中医宝典?
中医宝典 is rated higher. 说文解字 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 中医宝典 averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do 说文解字 or 中医宝典 have ads?
Both 说文解字 and 中医宝典 show ads.
Which is updated more often, 说文解字 or 中医宝典?
说文解字 ships an update every 4 weeks, and 中医宝典 every 2 months. Most recently, 说文解字 was updated on June 1, 2026 and 中医宝典 on September 18, 2026.

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