# كتبي Kutubee vs Fasolyaa

The clearest difference is rating: Fasolyaa at 5.0 against كتبي Kutubee's 4.2. Fasolyaa also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). كتبي Kutubee's advantage is ratings volume (640 vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. كتبي Kutubee sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fasolyaa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fasolyaa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: كتبي Kutubee has 640 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

كتبي Kutubee ships an update fortnightly, Fasolyaa monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | كتبي Kutubee | Fasolyaa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (640 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kutubee/id1162825922/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasolyaa/id1583543822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **640** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jabal Amman Publishers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162825921) | [Fasolyaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583543824) |

## What reviewers say

### كتبي Kutubee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kutubee/id1162825922)

This app offers an interactive reading experience for children with hundreds of illustrated stories in Arabic and English. It transforms technology into a tool for learning and education, encouraging reading and engagement through fun, interactive features. Designed for both home and school use, it supports modern educational systems and can be integrated into classroom settings.

**Highlights:** Largest interactive digital library in Arabic and English, PYP and library system book classification, Over 1200 curated stories, Read-to-me feature with sound effects, Record stories in child's or parent's voice, Detailed statistical reports on reading habits, Gamified learning with badges and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Additional Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 Months subscription | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great for learning languages
- 📚 Useful resource with many books
- 🎧 Books can be read or listened to
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good for children and teenagers
- 🌟 Amazing and fun app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many bugs and glitches
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- 🚫 Cannot change password
- ⚠️ Login issues and sign-out problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues and sign-out problems
- Cannot change password
- Slow loading times
- Inconsistent progress tracking (not counting completed books)

**Requested features**

- Add games
- Increase number of stories
- Enable zoom in for reading
- Add audio and motivational images
- Add translation feature


### Fasolyaa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasolyaa/id1583543822)

An Arabic audio platform designed to connect the adult and child worlds through family-inspired content. It offers a unique listening experience aimed at fostering understanding and emotional connection between generations.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly Arabic audio content, Content bridging adult and child worlds, Emotionally resonant audio stories, Inspired by a unique musical scale, Focus on intergenerational understanding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly - Auto renew | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 months auto renew | $11.49 | per 3 months |
| plan Anualy auto renew | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is كتبي Kutubee free?

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

### Is Fasolyaa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, كتبي Kutubee or Fasolyaa?

Fasolyaa is rated higher. كتبي Kutubee averages 4.2 out of 5 from 640 ratings, while Fasolyaa averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do كتبي Kutubee or Fasolyaa have ads?

Neither كتبي Kutubee nor Fasolyaa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, كتبي Kutubee or Fasolyaa?

كتبي Kutubee ships an update fortnightly, and Fasolyaa monthly. Most recently, كتبي Kutubee was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fasolyaa on October 11, 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.*