# 帆书 vs 潇湘书院Pro

The clearest difference is rating: 帆书 at 4.7 against 潇湘书院Pro's 3.1. 帆书 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 帆书 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 潇湘书院Pro sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

帆书 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 帆书 has 560 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of 帆书's written reviews are positive against 37% of 潇湘书院Pro's.

帆书 ships an update fortnightly, 潇湘书院Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 帆书 | 潇湘书院Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id963152777/reviews)** | [3.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1597240408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 352 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Soybean Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000582982) | [起点中文网](https://appshunter.io/developer/514238850) |

## What reviewers say

### 帆书

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### 潇湘书院Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1597240408)

Discover a vast collection of original novels, particularly popular among female readers. This platform features acclaimed works and popular TV drama adaptations, offering a rich reading experience with convenient membership options.

**Highlights:** Original novels for female readers, Popular TV drama adaptations, Acclaimed author works, Convenient membership options, Automatic renewal service, Easy cancellation process

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 潇湘书院VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 潇湘书院VIP连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 1元(100潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元(600潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2元(200潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4元(400潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3元(300潇湘币) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元(1200潇湘币) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30元(3000潇湘币) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 潇湘书院VIP月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50元(5000潇湘币) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 98元(9800潇湘币) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 298元(29800潇湘币) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 帆书 free?

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

### Is 潇湘书院Pro free?

潇湘书院Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 帆书 or 潇湘书院Pro?

帆书 is rated higher. 帆书 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while 潇湘书院Pro averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do 帆书 or 潇湘书院Pro have ads?

潇湘书院Pro shows ads; 帆书 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 帆书 or 潇湘书院Pro?

帆书 ships an update fortnightly, and 潇湘书院Pro monthly. Most recently, 帆书 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 潇湘书院Pro on October 25, 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.*