# MyDocs with KSS vs West Academic Audio

The clearest difference is rating: West Academic Audio at 4.8 against MyDocs with KSS's 3.6. West Academic Audio also leads on ratings volume (445 vs 20). MyDocs with KSS's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

West Academic Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: West Academic Audio has 445 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of MyDocs with KSS's written reviews are positive against 46% of West Academic Audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyDocs with KSS ships an update every 3 weeks, West Academic Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyDocs with KSS | West Academic Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydocs-with-kss/id1401994348/reviews) | **[4.8 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-academic-audio/id1504087511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **445** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 178 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Access Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401994347) | [LEG, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/692122714) |

## What reviewers say

### MyDocs with KSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydocs-with-kss/id1401994348)

Enhance your learning with a system designed for improved study effectiveness and retention. This app offers multiple study methods, including speed-reading, audio playback, and interactive flashcard creation and quizzing. Track your progress with detailed real-time reports.

**Highlights:** KSS 2X study effectiveness, Speed-reading (SKIM), ReadAlong Audio with speed control, Flashcard creation and quizzing, Real-time graphical progress reporting, Eight distinct study methods

**In-app purchases:** none


### West Academic Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-academic-audio/id1504087511)

Access audiobooks and lectures offline with this app. Download content, adjust playback speed, and view transcripts. It's designed for users of West Academic Study Aids.

**Highlights:** Offline audio access, Downloadable content, Adjustable playback speed, Lecture transcripts, Improved navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great audio resources
- 👍 Accessible on the go
- 🚀 Faster downloads than old app
- 🚀 Variable speed playback
- 👍 Deletable tracks and collections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Periodically signs out
- 🐛 Deletes all downloads
- 🐛 Access to audio gone
- 🐛 Replaced by eBooks
- 🐛 No solutions from support

**Reported bugs**

- Periodically signs out and deletes all downloads
- Access to audio material is gone, replaced by eBooks
- Tracks refuse to download, then app won't let user log in after reinstall
- App won't download or play anything
- App will not let me login

**Requested features**

- Wider selection of audio lectures
- Sleep timer
- Reading in addition to audio option
- Sort library by downloaded audios
- Stream instead of download files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyDocs with KSS free?

MyDocs with KSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is West Academic Audio free?

West Academic Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyDocs with KSS or West Academic Audio?

West Academic Audio is rated higher. MyDocs with KSS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while West Academic Audio averages 4.8 from 445 ratings.

### Do MyDocs with KSS or West Academic Audio have ads?

Neither MyDocs with KSS nor West Academic Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyDocs with KSS or West Academic Audio?

MyDocs with KSS ships an update every 3 weeks, and West Academic Audio every 2 months. Most recently, MyDocs with KSS was updated on November 2, 2026 and West Academic Audio on November 3, 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.*