# 百度阅读 vs 早晚读书

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 百度阅读 at 2.7K against 早晚读书's 2. 早晚读书's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 早晚读书 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

早晚读书 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度阅读 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of 百度阅读's written reviews are positive against 95% of 早晚读书's.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 早晚读书 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 早晚读书 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1464656164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [天津万卷书网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464656163) |

## 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


### 早晚读书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1464656164)

This app offers audio and video summaries of classic books, expert-led reading groups, and live courses on business and personal growth. It aims to provide quality educational resources through engaging content and interactive communities.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual book summaries, Expert-led reading groups, Live courses on business and growth, 180-hour audiobook listening plan, Content categorized by subject, Interactive online communities

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 早晚读书1个月期会员资格 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5折VIP年卡 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 68成长币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 早晚读书3个月会员资格 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 父母学院12个月会员资格 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 早晚读书VIP年卡 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12张共读直播门票 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 商学院12个月会员资格 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 208成长币 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 早晚读书钻石VIP年卡 | $59.99 | 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 早晚读书 free?

早晚读书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 早晚读书?

早晚读书 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 早晚读书 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 早晚读书 have ads?

Neither 百度阅读 nor 早晚读书 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 早晚读书?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 早晚读书 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 早晚读书 on October 25, 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.*