Comparison

Qianji vs Abidan

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

Head to head
About

Qianji

Features
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Qianji is an offline system architecture knowledge library for software developers, architects, and computer technology learners. The catalog covers 9 technical domains, 59 topics, and 287 Chinese-language system architecture lectures with 2,616 illustrations. Full text is available through Lecture 253; the remaining 34 upcoming lectures are listed by title and will be released as the series continues. Articles and images are bundled with the app, so no account or content download is required for offline reading, searching, or viewing images. The interface supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. Article titles and bodies are currently provided in their original Simplified Chinese and are not automatically translated. Core features: • Two ways to explore: browse the structured catalog or use the architecture map to understand relationships between topics • Native reading: articles, code, tables, and images are rendered with native SwiftUI components, without WebView • Offline full-text search: search titles, summaries, and article bodies entirely on device • Reading management: bookmark articles and automatically preserve reading progress • Study annotations: add color highlights and notes to article paragraphs • Article sharing: create compact poster cards or long images with article text, or copy ready-to-share text • Appearance controls: light, dark, and system themes • Local-first storage: bookmarks, progress, highlights, notes, and preferences remain on your device The “DNS and Domain Name Resolution” topic is available as a free preview. Other published content can be permanently unlocked with a single non-consumable in-app purchase. There is no subscription or automatic renewal, and previous purchases can be restored. Qianji has no account system and includes no advertising, analytics, or tracking SDKs. Apart from StoreKit requests for product and purchase status, reading and personal data stay on the device.

About

Abidan

Features
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The Abidan Dictionary application offers a comprehensive suite of language tools, providing users with not only the definition of each word but also its pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, usage examples, phonetics, and voice capabilities for their devices. This all-in-one language tool serves as an invaluable resource for individuals seeking a versatile and efficient means of language acquisition and communication. Furthermore, the iAbidan Dictionary is accessible both online and offline, enabling users to utilize its features at their convenience, regardless of their internet connectivity status.

Screenshots

Qianji4 screens
Abidan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Qianji at none against Abidan's shown. Qianji also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Abidan's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qianji ships an update every 2 weeks, Abidan daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Qianji versus Abidan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQianjiAbidan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Qiheng Technology Co., Ltd.Wai Phyo Thu

In-app purchases

None

Qianji

No in-app purchases

None

Abidan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qianji free?
Qianji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abidan free?
Abidan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qianji or Abidan have ads?
Abidan shows ads; Qianji does not.
Which is updated more often, Qianji or Abidan?
Qianji ships an update every 2 weeks, and Abidan daily. Most recently, Qianji was updated on October 29, 2026 and Abidan on November 6, 2026.

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