Comparison

KiddoArt vs Jinshu Reader

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

Head to head
About

KiddoArt

Features
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KiddoArt is a creative story-making app designed especially for children. With just a few taps, kids can choose their favorite characters, settings, and moods to generate a unique illustrated storybook—complete with colorful artwork and voice narration. Key Features: • Easy to Use – Simple menu-based choices, no typing required. • Illustrated Stories – Bright crayon-style illustrations bring each page to life. • Read-Aloud – Natural voice narration available in English . • Offline & Private – All story generation is done on-device for privacy and safety. • Parental Controls – Age-appropriate filters and PIN protection for safe content. KiddoArt inspires creativity, imagination, and learning through interactive storytelling. Let your child explore their imagination and create magical stories they can truly call their own. Privacy Policy: https://www.makexyz.app/kiddoart/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.makexyz.app/kiddoart/terms-of-service.html

About

Jinshu Reader

This app helps English learners improve their reading skills by providing level-aware EPUB reading with automatic vocabulary annotations and translations. It offers offline pronunciation, text-to-speech, and personalized reading experiences with customizable themes and fonts. Users can also track reading progress and review learned vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Level-aware EPUB reading
  • Automatic vocabulary annotations
  • Offline pronunciation and TTS
  • Customizable reading themes and fonts
  • Vocabulary review from reading
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Offline dictionary
Features
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Jinshu is a level-aware EPUB reader designed for English language learners. Import any English book, see whether it is Comfort, Good Challenge, or Hard for your current level, then read with automatic vocabulary annotations — translations appear right where you need them, filtered to your proficiency level. Smart Vocabulary Annotations Words are automatically annotated with translations in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. Choose your display style: ruby text above words, inline parentheses, or tap-to-reveal. Set your CEFR level (A1–C2), preview repeated above-level words before reading, and only see vocabulary appropriate for your stage. Tap to Pronounce & Listen Tap any annotated word to hear it spoken aloud and see a small IPA tip; open the full detail only when you want translation, replay, and vocabulary actions. Or let the app read entire chapters aloud with sentence highlighting, adjustable speed, sleep timer, and background playback. Works completely offline. A Reader You'll Actually Enjoy Five reading themes (Light, Sepia, Dark, Calm, Slate), adjustable fonts, spacing, margins, and text alignment. Everything updates instantly — no reload needed. Platform-native fonts: Charter, New York, Palatino, and more on iOS. Import your own .ttf or .otf fonts for a fully personalized reading experience. Vocabulary That Comes From Your Reading Saved words keep the original sentence from the chapter where you met them. A "From Reading" queue surfaces words you've actually encountered, ranked by how often they came up in your last 30 days of reading. FSRS-based review cards turn that queue into a small daily review — no curriculum, no frequency list, just your books. Your Library, Organized A smart bookshelf that puts your current read front and center. Organize books into collections, search by title or author, sort by recent, title, or author. Track your reading streaks and daily reading time. Home Screen widgets surface a daily word, a random highlight, or due reviews without opening the app. Highlights & Bookmarks Select text to highlight in five colors with two styles. Add notes to any highlight. Bookmark pages and jump back to them anytime. Search within chapters to find what you're looking for. Built-in Dictionary ~30,000 English words with CEFR levels, IPA pronunciation, and translations in three languages. No internet required for the bundled dictionary — everything works offline. Features at a Glance • EPUB 2 & 3 support • Vocabulary annotations in 中文, 한국어, 日本語 • CEFR level filtering (A1–C2) • "From Reading" candidate queue with source-sentence context • Offline word pronunciation & full chapter TTS with sentence highlighting • 5 reading themes + full typography controls + custom font import • Highlights, notes, and bookmarks • Collections and smart sorting • Reading streaks and session tracking • iPhone & iPad Home Screen widgets • Multi-book import with duplicate detection • UI in English, 中文, 한국어, 日本語 • No account required, no ads, fully offline reading FREE VS PREMIUM Free • 8 EPUB imports • A1–A2 / HSK 1–2 / JLPT N5–N4 / TOPIK 1–2 annotations • 50 saved words • 2 reading themes Premium • Unlimited imports — EPUB, PDF, Markdown, URL • All proficiency levels (A1–C2 / HSK 1–6 / JLPT N5–N1 / TOPIK 1–6) • Unlimited saved vocabulary • Anki export • 5 reading themes • Customizable read-aloud (voice, speed, sleep timer, background playback) • Custom font import • iCloud sync across devices • LAN transfer between your devices Plans: Monthly / Yearly / Lifetime Terms of Use: https://jinshu.built4.fun/terms Privacy Policy: https://jinshu.built4.fun/privacy

Screenshots

KiddoArt4 screens
Jinshu Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jinshu Reader at every 6 days against KiddoArt's fortnightly. Jinshu Reader also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. KiddoArt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Jinshu Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KiddoArt ships an update fortnightly, Jinshu Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KiddoArt versus Jinshu Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiddoArtJinshu Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROMOTO TSUJI建锋 林

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KiddoArt

Subscriptions2
  • KiddoArt Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • KiddoArt Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • KiddoArt Lifetime Access$19.99
3 purchases

Jinshu Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Jinshu Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Jinshu Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jinshu Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is KiddoArt free?
KiddoArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jinshu Reader free?
Jinshu Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KiddoArt or Jinshu Reader have ads?
Neither KiddoArt nor Jinshu Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KiddoArt or Jinshu Reader?
KiddoArt ships an update fortnightly, and Jinshu Reader every 6 days. Most recently, KiddoArt was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jinshu Reader on November 5, 2026.

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