Qianji vs Abidan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qianji
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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.
Abidan
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Qianji ships an update every 2 weeks, Abidan daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qianji | Abidan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Qiheng Technology Co., Ltd. | Wai Phyo Thu |
In-app purchases
Qianji
No in-app purchases
Abidan
No in-app purchases


