Comparison

说文解字 vs 飞花令

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

飞花令

This app offers a modernized version of the traditional Chinese poetry game, 'Fei Hua Ling'. It aims to expand users' poetry knowledge and promote traditional Chinese culture through engaging gameplay modes.

Highlights
  • Modernized Fei Hua Ling gameplay
  • Classic Fei Hua Ling mode
  • Fei Hua Ling challenge modes (beginner/advanced)
  • AI opponent battles
  • Poetry annotations and author introductions
  • Favorite poem collection
Features
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1.飞花令原本是古人行酒令时的一个诗词游戏,属于雅令,比较高雅,一般没有诗词基础的人根本玩不转。因此, 我们通过改良,让更多的人可以玩转飞花令。本软件的主要目的是为了增加用户的诗词储备,并帮助用户学习中国传统文化,提升文化修养。 2.广告极少,不会自动弹出广告。 3.本软件设计了两种模式的飞花令玩法: 【经典飞花令】精选了50个关键字的飞花令列表,通过填完诗句完成闯关; 【飞花令挑战】设置了入门和进阶两个难度,主要针对主题进行飞花令挑战,用户可以根据自己的能力进行挑战; 【人机对战】有单字飞花和主题飞花两个选项,与人机一起对战飞花令,挑战自己的极限飞花令知识储备,迅速提高飞花令水平。 4.本软件对诸多诗词都加入了注释及作者介绍,用户可以收藏感兴趣的诗句,方便后续查看学习。 诗词爱好者们快来挑战一下自己的诗词储备吧!

Screenshots

说文解字4 screens
飞花令4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 飞花令 at 3.0 against 说文解字's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 飞花令 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

飞花令 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

说文解字 ships an update every 4 weeks, 飞花令 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
说文解字 versus 飞花令: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter说文解字飞花令
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd杭州家之馨电子商务有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

说文解字

One-time1
  • 一年期会员$14.99
3 purchases

飞花令

One-time3
  • 月度会员$4.99
  • 半年会员$7.99
  • 年度会员$9.99

Questions

Is 说文解字 free?
说文解字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 飞花令 free?
飞花令 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 说文解字 or 飞花令?
飞花令 is rated higher. 说文解字 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 飞花令 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 说文解字 or 飞花令 have ads?
Both 说文解字 and 飞花令 show ads.
Which is updated more often, 说文解字 or 飞花令?
说文解字 ships an update every 4 weeks, and 飞花令 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 说文解字 was updated on October 18, 2026 and 飞花令 on October 27, 2026.

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