# 百度阅读 vs 宜搜小说

The clearest difference is ads: 百度阅读 at none against 宜搜小说's shown. 百度阅读 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). 宜搜小说's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 宜搜小说 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度阅读 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 266, 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 79% of 宜搜小说's.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 宜搜小说 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 宜搜小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews)** | [4.6 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id768592885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 266 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [Easou Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/996365385) |

## 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


### 宜搜小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id768592885)

Access a vast library of popular and trending e-books and novels across various genres. Enjoy personalized recommendations, a comfortable reading experience, and daily rewards. This app is designed for avid readers who want to discover and follow their favorite stories.

**Highlights:** Massive library of popular novels, Personalized recommendations, Comfortable reading experience, Daily welfare activities and rewards, Fast updates and tracking, Multiple subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 宜搜小说金币600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币800 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币1200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说包月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币1800 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币3000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币5000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币9800 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 宜搜小说金币29800 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great reading app
- 👍 Huge collection of novels
- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 👍 Mostly free content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Too many ads
- 💰 Unexpected paid content

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent reading progress tracking
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Corrupted or missing content

**Requested features**

- Add rating/popularity system for novels
- Improve bookmark/favorite management
- Provide login options via social accounts
- Enhance night mode and font customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 百度阅读 free?

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

### Is 宜搜小说 free?

宜搜小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 宜搜小说?

百度阅读 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 宜搜小说 averages 4.6 from 266 ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 宜搜小说 have ads?

宜搜小说 shows ads; 百度阅读 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 宜搜小说?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 宜搜小说 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on September 23, 2026 and 宜搜小说 on September 24, 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.*