# 百度阅读 vs 凯叔讲故事

百度阅读 and 凯叔讲故事 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of 百度阅读's written reviews are positive against 76% of 凯叔讲故事's. 百度阅读 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 凯叔讲故事 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.7 for 凯叔讲故事. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of 百度阅读's written reviews are positive against 76% of 凯叔讲故事's.

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, 凯叔讲故事 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度阅读 | 凯叔讲故事 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id714802729/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id998790080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [北京凯声文化传媒有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/998790079) |

## 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


### 凯叔讲故事

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id998790080)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 凯叔连续包月会员 | $4.99 | per month |
| 8元商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1K贝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 凯叔讲故事月卡会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50K币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 98K币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 108K币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 凯叔讲故事年卡会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 248K币 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 凯叔讲故事年卡会员 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 凯叔讲故事年卡会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 凯叔讲故事年卡会员 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 凯叔讲故事会员 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 388K贝 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 🎉 Engaging stories
- 💯 Excellent for learning Chinese
- 😊 Helps kids sleep and learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Accessibility issues for non-China users
- 💳 Expensive subscription
- 📚 Limited content access without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues for non-China users
- Inconsistent playback and syncing
- Incompatibility with some devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- History and progress tracking
- Filtering and sorting options
- Offline mode and background playback
- Improved login and account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 百度阅读 free?

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

### Is 凯叔讲故事 free?

凯叔讲故事 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 百度阅读 or 凯叔讲故事?

百度阅读 is rated higher. 百度阅读 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while 凯叔讲故事 averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 百度阅读 or 凯叔讲故事 have ads?

Neither 百度阅读 nor 凯叔讲故事 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 百度阅读 or 凯叔讲故事?

百度阅读 ships an update monthly, and 凯叔讲故事 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 百度阅读 was updated on October 31, 2026 and 凯叔讲故事 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.*