# 百度阅读 vs 世界名著

The clearest difference is rating: 百度阅读 at 4.8 against 世界名著's 4.2. 百度阅读 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 10). 世界名著's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 百度阅读 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 世界名著 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

百度阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度阅读 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of 百度阅读's written reviews are positive against 100% of 世界名著's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 世界名著 every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 世界名著 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1121114471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [芬霞 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083875516) |

## What reviewers say

### 百度阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729)

Access a vast library of licensed e-books and novels, including popular TV show adaptations and bestsellers. Enjoy offline reading, note-taking, and an audiobook feature. Offers a 21-day reading plan and opportunities to earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Licensed e-books and novels, Offline reading, Audiobook functionality, Reading plans, Note-taking, Reward system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 图书VIP连续包月（7天免费试用） | $1.49 | per month |
| 6阅读豆 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12阅读豆 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18阅读豆 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1个月图书VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30阅读豆 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50阅读豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 98阅读豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12个月图书VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 198阅读豆 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Wide selection of books
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎁 Rewards and coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📚 Lack of free/affordable books
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (data collection)

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased books disappearing from library after updates
- Inability to log in with non-Chinese phone numbers
- Incorrect book images displayed
- Ads blocking content and hindering reading experience

**Requested features**

- Improved reading progress sync across devices
- More free/discounted book options
- Better organization and search for books
- Ability to delete purchased books from library


### 世界名著

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1121114471)

Access a vast collection of world literature classics, including famous novels, historical texts, and philosophical works. Explore timeless stories and influential writings from diverse cultures and eras.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of world literature, Includes novels, historical texts, and philosophy, Free to download and access, Available on iPhone and iPad, Diverse collection of classic writings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 百度阅读 free?

百度阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 世界名著 free?

世界名著 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 世界名著?

百度阅读 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 世界名著 averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 世界名著 have ads?

Neither 百度阅读 nor 世界名著 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 世界名著?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 世界名著 every 19 months. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on November 5, 2026 and 世界名著 on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*