# 帆书 vs 樊登說書

The clearest difference is ads: 帆书 at none against 樊登說書's shown. 帆书 also leads on ratings volume (560 vs 4) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). 樊登說書's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 帆书 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 樊登說書 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

樊登說書 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 帆书 has 560 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

帆书 ships an update fortnightly, 樊登說書 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 帆书 | 樊登說書 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id963152777/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15/id6760384191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 352 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Soybean Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000582982) | [CMoney](https://appshunter.io/developer/503431064) |

## What reviewers say

### 帆书

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### 樊登說書

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15/id6760384191)

This app offers audio summaries of popular books, helping users gain new insights for life and work. It features exclusive transcripts, mind maps, and high-quality audio/video content for deep learning. Enjoy a pure, ad-free listening experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Audiobook summaries, Exclusive transcripts, Mind maps, High-quality video content, Background playback, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 樊登說書 VIP 月訂閱方案 | $5.99 | per month |
| 樊登說書 VIP 季訂閱方案 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年訂閱方案 | $49.99 | per year |
| 樊登說書首購優惠！ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 首月優惠！ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 月訂閱 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 季訂閱 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年方案（期間限定） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年訂閱 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 首購優惠商品包！ | $59.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書雙十一年卡優惠 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年訂閱 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書-世界讀書日限定優惠！ | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 帆书 free?

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

### Is 樊登說書 free?

樊登說書 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 帆书 or 樊登說書?

樊登說書 is rated higher. 帆书 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while 樊登說書 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 帆书 or 樊登說書 have ads?

樊登說書 shows ads; 帆书 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 帆书 or 樊登說書?

帆书 ships an update fortnightly, and 樊登說書 every 4 days. Most recently, 帆书 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 樊登說書 on October 28, 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.*