# TingYue vs 流利说·阅读

The clearest difference is update cadence: TingYue at every 5 days against 流利说·阅读's every 6 weeks. TingYue also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and device support (4 vs 2). 流利说·阅读's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TingYue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 流利说·阅读 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

流利说·阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 415 and 572 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of TingYue's written reviews are positive against 50% of 流利说·阅读's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TingYue ships an update every 5 days, 流利说·阅读 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TingYue | 流利说·阅读 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue/id645926554/reviews) | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1435478035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 415 | **572** |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [雪梅 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/552249380) | [Shanghai Liulishuo Information Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/713562050) |

## What reviewers say

### TingYue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue/id645926554)

This app helps foreign language learners improve their reading and listening skills. It supports various file formats, offers automatic translation, and includes tools for vocabulary study and practice. Users can create personalized reading plans and track their progress.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX, MOBI, Automatic full-text translation, Multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS), Personalized reading plans, Vocabulary study and practice, AI dictionary and explanations, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT Speech Engine Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| TingYue Read Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| TingYue Listen Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TingYue Pro Plan Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TingYue AI Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| TingYue Listen Plus Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| TingYue Listen Plus Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| TingYue Pro Plan Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TingYue Reader Plan Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| TingYue Listen Plus Lifetime | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning English
- 🚀 Fast translation and lookup
- 📚 Extensive book selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Imported books not showing up correctly
- Frequent login issues and account problems
- Audio playback stuttering and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Improve PDF reading experience
- Add support for more languages
- Implement cross-device sync for books and progress


### 流利说·阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1435478035)

Improve English listening and reading skills with daily curated news and articles. Features AI-powered level assessment, native speaker audio, and expert explanations to enhance vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding. Includes word marking and practice exercises for effective learning.

**Highlights:** AI vocabulary assessment, Daily curated foreign articles, Native speaker audio recordings, Expert-led lesson explanations, Word marking and memorization, Post-lesson practice exercises

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天流利说®阅读体验课程 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 流利说阅读畅读大会员7天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 流利说阅读大会员7天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7天流利阅读大会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 懂你英语®A⁺ 专属福利 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 180天「流利说阅读」课程 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 流利说阅读会员180天 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 流利说阅读畅读大会员180天 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 流利说阅读大会员365天 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning languages
- 🚀 Efficient learning experience
- 💡 Useful for preparing for exams
- 👍 Good content and explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Restricted access to content
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Unreliable content loading
- Inconsistent user experience
- Tracking and progress bugs

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- iPad screen optimization
- Offline content access
- More language options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TingYue free?

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

### Is 流利说·阅读 free?

流利说·阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TingYue or 流利说·阅读?

流利说·阅读 is rated higher. TingYue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while 流利说·阅读 averages 4.8 from 572 ratings.

### Do TingYue or 流利说·阅读 have ads?

Both TingYue and 流利说·阅读 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TingYue or 流利说·阅读?

TingYue ships an update every 5 days, and 流利说·阅读 every 6 weeks. Most recently, TingYue was updated on November 6, 2026 and 流利说·阅读 on November 2, 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.*