# 百度阅读 vs 呱呱阅读

百度阅读 and 呱呱阅读 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of 百度阅读's written reviews are positive against 68% of 呱呱阅读's. 百度阅读 also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 110) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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 呱呱阅读 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 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 百度阅读 against 4.6 for 呱呱阅读. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度阅读 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of 百度阅读's written reviews are positive against 68% of 呱呱阅读's.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 呱呱阅读 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 呱呱阅读 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews)** | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1487597184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [Shanghai Guagua Qidian Culture Communication Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637006284) |

## 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


### 呱呱阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1487597184)

This app offers a curated collection of digital picture books for children aged 3-12. It features intelligent reading plans, pronunciation feedback, and progress tracking to enhance reading skills and foster a love for exploration through stories.

**Highlights:** Vast library of classic digital picture books, Intelligent reading level assessment, Personalized weekly reading plans, Real-time pronunciation feedback and correction, Progress tracking and performance analysis, Interest-based topic selection

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 蓝思测试次卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 畅读VIP月卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 畅读年卡168 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 畅读年卡168 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 畅读VIP年卡318 | $48.99 | one-time |
| 畅读VIP卡 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 畅读VIP卡 | $69.99 | 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 呱呱阅读 free?

呱呱阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 呱呱阅读?

百度阅读 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 呱呱阅读 averages 4.6 from 110 ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 呱呱阅读 have ads?

Neither 百度阅读 nor 呱呱阅读 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 呱呱阅读?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 呱呱阅读 every 3 months. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on October 30, 2026 and 呱呱阅读 on October 29, 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.*