# 不背单词 vs 扇贝考研

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 不背单词 at 3.5K against 扇贝考研's 159. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 不背单词 sells 100 one-off in-app purchases and 扇贝考研 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 不背单词 against 4.9 for 扇贝考研. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 不背单词 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of 不背单词's written reviews are positive against 100% of 扇贝考研's.

不背单词 ships an update every 3 weeks, 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 不背单词 | 扇贝考研 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id698570469/reviews) | **[4.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 159 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Is-Cool Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089038448) | [Nanjing Treasure Island Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646949971) |

## What reviewers say

### 不背单词

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id698570469)

Learn English vocabulary with over 1.5 million native speaker example sentences. This app uses a science-based memory curve, root analysis, and authentic phrases to help you remember words effectively. It covers all learning stages and exam needs.

**Highlights:** 1.5 million+ native speaker example sentences, 50,000+ phrase collocations, 2,000+ root and affix lessons, 5,000+ derivation trees, Authentic Collins English-Chinese dictionary, All-stage vocabulary banks, Ebbinghaus memory curve review

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (100)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 酷币包1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值4 | $0.99 | one-time |
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| 充值9.9 | $0.99 | one-time |
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| 充值2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值9 | $0.99 | one-time |
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| 酷币包2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 充值15 | $1.99 | one-time |
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| 酷币包3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值19.9 | $2.99 | one-time |
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| 酷币包5 | $3.99 | one-time |
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| 充值37 | $4.99 | one-time |
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| 酷币包6 | $5.99 | one-time |
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| 酷币包9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包12 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值67 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值70 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值74 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值73 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值75 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值76 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值85 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 充值94 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 充值119 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 充值116 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包22 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 充值142 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 充值147 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 充值149 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 充值129 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 充值131 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 充值139 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包23 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 充值160 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 充值158 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 充值169 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 充值177 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 充值178 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 充值176 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 充值209 | $29.99 | one-time |
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| 充值249 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 充值248 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包19 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包 31 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值293 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值298 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值268 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值273 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值289 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值279 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值283 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值288 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 充值388 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包 34 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 充值488 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Comprehensive vocabulary coverage
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎬 Helpful example sentences from movies/TV
- 💡 Effective memorization techniques
- 🎯 Customizable word lists and study plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔊 Inconsistent audio volume for word pronunciations
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🖼️ Outdated or unappealing visual design
- 🕰️ Repetitive review schedule can feel tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues for users with non-Chinese phone numbers
- Compatibility problems on newer iOS/Android devices
- Unreliable syncing of progress across multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export custom word lists
- Integration with other language learning resources
- More personalized learning algorithms and recommendations
- Enhanced social features for group/team learning
- Expanded support for non-English vocabulary


### 扇贝考研

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id1661274824)

This app offers a comprehensive preparation platform for postgraduate entrance exams, featuring AI-powered tools for vocabulary, writing, and subject-specific practice. It includes extensive past papers, personalized study plans, and interview preparation resources.

**Highlights:** AI-powered writing feedback, Extensive past paper database (1998-2025), Intelligent vocabulary memorization system, Subject-specific practice modules, Personalized study planning, Interview preparation tools, University selection guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 考研真题宝连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 考研会员-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 600贝壳 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200贝壳 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝月卡（限时优惠） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1800贝壳 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 考研会员-月卡30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000贝壳 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝半年卡（限时优惠） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000贝壳 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝年卡（限时优惠） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 考研真题宝X单词会员半年卡（限时优惠） | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10000贝壳 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 考研会员-年卡365天 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 不背单词 free?

不背单词 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 扇贝考研 free?

扇贝考研 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 不背单词 or 扇贝考研?

扇贝考研 is rated higher. 不背单词 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while 扇贝考研 averages 4.9 from 159 ratings.

### Do 不背单词 or 扇贝考研 have ads?

Neither 不背单词 nor 扇贝考研 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 不背单词 or 扇贝考研?

不背单词 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 扇贝考研 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 不背单词 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 扇贝考研 on September 22, 2026.

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