# 说文解字 vs 中医宝典

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 说文解字 | 中医宝典 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6448246314/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6449300936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325518014) | [开镜 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634146670) |

## What reviewers say

### 说文解字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6448246314)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一年期会员 | $14.99 | one-time |


### 中医宝典

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6449300936)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包月会员VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| 包年会员VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 终身会员VIP | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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