# تلك الكتب vs Kitabi

The clearest difference is rating: تلك الكتب at 5.0 against Kitabi's 4.3. Kitabi's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. تلك الكتب sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Kitabi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

تلك الكتب holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

تلك الكتب ships an update every 4 months, Kitabi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | تلك الكتب | Kitabi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1238024695/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitabi/id1440269882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [China Intercontinental Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/888169548) | [Lebanese Institution for the Blind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546619227) |

## What reviewers say

### تلك الكتب

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1238024695)

Access a vast library of Arabic e-books and audiobooks from 16 countries, featuring over 30,000 titles. Enjoy unlimited free games and participate in a global web novel writing competition.

**Highlights:** Extensive Arabic e-book collection, 30,000+ titles from 16 countries, Audiobook library, Unlimited free games, Web novel writing competition, VIP subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| عضوية VIP للكتب الإلكترونية | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| عضوية VIP للكتب الصوتية | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| VIP أسبوعي | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| عضوية VIP للكتب الإلكترونية | $5.99 | per month |
| عضوية VIP للكتب الصوتية | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP شهري | $9.99 | per month |
| subscription9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP سنوي | $29.99 | per year |
| subscription159.99 | $159.99 | per year |
| PrepaidCard0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard0.99 | $2.49 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard17.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| PrepaidCard49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Kitabi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitabi/id1440269882)

An audiobook library for reading enthusiasts, offering offline listening and supporting cultural work. It provides free subscriptions for visually impaired individuals and paid options for others, with new books added weekly.

**Highlights:** Offline audiobook listening, Free for visually impaired, New books weekly, Supports cultural work, School books for visually impaired

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 months subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months subscription | $47.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is تلك الكتب free?

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

### Is Kitabi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, تلك الكتب or Kitabi?

تلك الكتب is rated higher. تلك الكتب averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kitabi averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do تلك الكتب or Kitabi have ads?

Neither تلك الكتب nor Kitabi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, تلك الكتب or Kitabi?

تلك الكتب ships an update every 4 months, and Kitabi every 3 weeks. Most recently, تلك الكتب was updated on September 19, 2026 and Kitabi on October 1, 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.*