# 百度阅读 vs 康熙字典

The clearest difference is ads: 百度阅读 at none against 康熙字典's shown. 百度阅读 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 康熙字典 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for 康熙字典. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度阅读 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of 康熙字典's.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 康熙字典 every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 康熙字典 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id974909062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [学成 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/468307064) |

## 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


### 康熙字典

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id974909062)

This comprehensive language tool offers extensive dictionaries for Chinese characters, idioms, and words. It provides multiple search methods, detailed explanations, and includes features like poetry collections and daily word challenges. Users can also practice handwriting and save favorite entries.

**Highlights:** Extensive character, idiom, and word dictionaries, Multiple search options (pinyin, radical, stroke), Detailed definitions, examples, and etymology, Poetry collection and analysis, Daily word and riddle challenges, Handwriting practice, Favorites and collection management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $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 康熙字典 free?

康熙字典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 康熙字典?

康熙字典 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 康熙字典 averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 康熙字典 have ads?

康熙字典 shows ads; 百度阅读 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 康熙字典?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 康熙字典 every 16 months. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on October 22, 2026 and 康熙字典 on October 19, 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.*