# 百度阅读 vs 刺猬猫阅读

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 百度阅读 at 93% against 刺猬猫阅读's 44%. 百度阅读 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 294). On price, update cadence, 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 刺猬猫阅读 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度阅读 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 294, 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 44% of 刺猬猫阅读's.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 刺猬猫阅读 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 刺猬猫阅读 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews)** | [3.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id993993763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [Hangzhou Fantasy Technology Network Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/940363233) |

## 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


### 刺猬猫阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id993993763)

This app is a reading platform for light novels, focusing on anime-inspired and fanfiction content. It offers a community for discussing books, a tag-based search system, and a unique bullet-comment feature for an interactive reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free fanfiction novels, Anime-inspired community, Bullet comment feature, Tag-based search, Original and fanfiction content, Light novel reading

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6元礼品包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30元礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50元礼包 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 98元礼包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198元礼包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298元礼包 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Good novel content and variety
- 💬 Comment/danmaku feature is engaging and fun
- 🌐 Supports international readers
- 👍 User-friendly comment system compared to competitors
- 🎨 Clean interface design (when working properly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🌐 Persistent network connection errors
- ⚡ App becomes increasingly laggy over time
- 📖 Page turning is buggy and unresponsive
- 🔄 Slow loading of chapters and content

**Reported bugs**

- Network connection failure errors (especially after updates)
- Page turning freezes and unresponsive swiping
- Chapter loading errors and missing chapters
- Table of contents not syncing with current chapter
- App crashes when switching between sections

**Requested features**

- Built-in translation feature for non-Chinese readers
- Landscape/horizontal screen mode for reading
- Increased bookshelf capacity and organization
- iPad landscape mode support
- More font options (e.g., serif fonts)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 百度阅读 free?

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

### Is 刺猬猫阅读 free?

刺猬猫阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 刺猬猫阅读?

百度阅读 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 刺猬猫阅读 averages 3.9 from 294 ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 刺猬猫阅读 have ads?

Neither 百度阅读 nor 刺猬猫阅读 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 刺猬猫阅读?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 刺猬猫阅读 every 2 months. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on November 7, 2026 and 刺猬猫阅读 on November 6, 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.*