# 不背单词 vs 雅思哥

The clearest difference is rating: 不背单词 at 4.8 against 雅思哥's 4.5. 不背单词 also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 185) and review sentiment (95% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 不背单词 sells 100 one-off in-app purchases and 雅思哥 sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

不背单词 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 不背单词 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of 不背单词's written reviews are positive against 84% of 雅思哥's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 不背单词 | 雅思哥 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id698570469/reviews)** | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id961844033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 168 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Is-Cool Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089038448) | [HCP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271246090) |

## 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 |
| 充值3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值9.9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 充值15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 充值12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 充值11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 充值13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 充值16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值19.9 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值24 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值19.8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值18 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值19 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 充值21 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 充值30 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 充值26 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 充值28 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 充值31 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 充值25 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 充值37 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 充值35 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 充值34 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 充值36 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 充值32 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 充值38 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包7 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 充值41 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 充值39 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 充值43 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 充值45 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 酷币包8 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 充值47 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 充值46 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 充值48 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 充值49 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 充值57 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 充值58 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| 充值220 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 充值228 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 充值233 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 充值250 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 充值238 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 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


### 雅思哥

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id961844033)

This app offers comprehensive training for the IELTS exam, including speaking, listening, writing, and reading modules. It provides access to a vast question bank, real-time exam updates, and community forums for sharing experiences and learning from experts. Members gain access to exclusive content and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive IELTS training modules, Extensive question bank with categorization, Real-time global exam recall updates, Community forums for sharing experiences, Live expert-led public classes, Member-exclusive content and features

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30天雅思哥VIP Lite | $9.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥VIP Lite | $12.99 | one-time |
| 365天雅思哥VIP Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7天雅思哥会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 14天会员尊享版 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 30天会员特惠版 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 14天雅思哥会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 14天雅思哥会员 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 30天会员尊享版 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥会员 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 120天雅思哥会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 45天会员尊享版 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60天雅思哥会员 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60天雅思哥会员 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥SVIP会员 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥会员 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥SVIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 60天雅思哥SVIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Comprehensive IELTS preparation resources
- 💡 Helpful mock test and practice features
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go learning
- 👍 Detailed and up-to-date content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content at times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent login and verification process
- Hearing audio issues in certain test modes
- Formatting problems in reading/writing sections

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for practice tests
- More personalized learning plans
- Expanded support for non-Chinese users
- Improved analytics and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 不背单词 free?

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

### Is 雅思哥 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 不背单词 or 雅思哥?

不背单词 is rated higher. 不背单词 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while 雅思哥 averages 4.5 from 185 ratings.

### Do 不背单词 or 雅思哥 have ads?

Neither 不背单词 nor 雅思哥 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 不背单词 or 雅思哥?

不背单词 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 雅思哥 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 不背单词 was updated on October 15, 2026 and 雅思哥 on October 15, 2026.

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