# 帆书 vs 西西弗

The clearest difference is rating: 帆书 at 4.7 against 西西弗's 4.1. 帆书 also leads on ratings volume (562 vs 10) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). 西西弗's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and review sentiment (96% vs 68%). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 帆书 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 西西弗 asks for nothing beyond the download.

帆书 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 帆书 has 562 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of 帆书's written reviews are positive against 96% of 西西弗's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

帆书 ships an update fortnightly, 西西弗 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 帆书 | 西西弗 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id963152777/reviews)** | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1493146022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 352 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Soybean Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000582982) | [重庆西西弗网络有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500101481) |

## What reviewers say

### 帆书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id963152777)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app offers concise summaries of classic books, delivered by industry experts. It also provides in-depth courses and community-based training camps to enhance learning and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Expert book interpretations, Concise summaries, In-depth courses, Community training camps, Diverse content categories, Time-saving learning

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 樊登讲书VIP连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 非凡精读VIP连续包月 | $5.49 | per month |
| 樊登讲书VIP连续包季 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 6智慧币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18智慧币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30智慧币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50智慧币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 108智慧币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 98智慧币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 樊登讲书季度VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 198智慧币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 樊登讲书1年期VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| 樊登讲书一年期VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 388智慧币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 非凡精读一年期VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 李蕾讲经典一年期VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 非凡精读馆VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 李蕾讲经典VIP | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent content and lectures
- 🧠 Helps expand knowledge and cognition
- 🕰️ Convenient way to utilize spare time
- 💖 Valuable companion for life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Drains mobile data/battery
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable app experience
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access past content
- 🌐 Connectivity issues for overseas users

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to receive verification codes
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent playback and sync issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch and CarPlay
- iPad-optimized layout and experience
- Improved customer service and feedback channels
- More payment options for international users


### 西西弗

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1493146022)

Discover your next great read with this app from a national bookstore chain. Browse shelves virtually, find books in-store, and get personalized recommendations. Access exclusive deals and event information.

**Highlights:** Virtual store browsing, In-store book locator, AI-powered book recommendations, Exclusive pre-orders and releases, Member-exclusive discounts, Event listings and registration, Member account management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 帆书 free?

帆书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 西西弗 free?

西西弗 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 帆书 or 西西弗?

帆书 is rated higher. 帆书 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while 西西弗 averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do 帆书 or 西西弗 have ads?

Neither 帆书 nor 西西弗 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 帆书 or 西西弗?

帆书 ships an update fortnightly, and 西西弗 monthly. Most recently, 帆书 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 西西弗 on October 26, 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.*