Comparison

LuxDaisy vs Kestrel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LuxDaisy

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Lux Daisy is an app that supports daisy books for the visually impaired and reading disabled persons. (Daisy Player) [Main features of the Lux Daisy] - Support Daisy 3.0, 2.02, and Audio Daisy Books. - You can read a book using TTS (Text-To-Speech) engine. - Support the gesture. - You can set font sizes, font color, background color, line spacing and brightness to suit your visual status. - Support for bookmarks, search, table of contents, and audio mode. - Supports compressed books into a zip format. (except Audio Daisy Books) - You can register for Daisy books in a particular folder at once.

About

Kestrel

This app provides a dedicated space for writers to jot down ideas, craft creative pieces, and connect with a community. Discover inspiration through prompts and share your work with fellow enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Write and draft ideas
  • Explore writing prompts
  • Share and discuss writing
  • Connect with a writer community
  • Personalized experience
  • Browse community submissions
Features
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A Space for Writers. A Place for Words. Kestrel is where writers come together—whether you’re jotting down ideas, crafting a poem, or exploring prompts. Share your voice, find inspiration, and connect with others who love writing as much as you do. It’s like a gathering of writers, right in your pocket. Why You'll Love Kestrel: * A Writer’s Playground: Whether you’re drafting freeform or exploring prompts, Kestrel gives you the tools to create and connect with a community of fellow writers. * Collaborative Creativity: Read, share, and discuss your writing with like-minded individuals—everyone here loves the art of words. * Inspiration on Demand: With prompts and a vibrant community, you’ll never run out of ideas or encouragement to keep writing. * Effortless Browsing: Seamlessly scroll through submissions from others, find inspiration, or contribute your own thoughts. * Personalized for You: The more you write and engage, the more tailored your experience becomes. Kestrel is the writer’s haven—where creativity thrives.

Screenshots

LuxDaisy4 screens
Kestrel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kestrel at every 9 days against LuxDaisy's every 44 months. LuxDaisy's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuxDaisy ships an update every 44 months, Kestrel every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LuxDaisy versus Kestrel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxDaisyKestrel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSiloam Center For The BlindHenry Hill

In-app purchases

None

LuxDaisy

No in-app purchases

None

Kestrel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuxDaisy free?
LuxDaisy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kestrel free?
Kestrel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LuxDaisy or Kestrel have ads?
Neither LuxDaisy nor Kestrel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuxDaisy or Kestrel?
LuxDaisy ships an update every 44 months, and Kestrel every 9 days. Most recently, LuxDaisy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Kestrel on October 30, 2026.

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