# kitUP vs Romanova

The clearest difference is rating: Romanova at 5.0 against kitUP's 4.3. Romanova also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). kitUP's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. kitUP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Romanova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Romanova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kitUP has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

kitUP ships an update fortnightly, Romanova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | kitUP | Romanova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitup-micro-learning-everyday/id1419570041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romanova/id1587390788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kitUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631376303) | [theMakeApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014975385) |

## What reviewers say

### kitUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitup-micro-learning-everyday/id1419570041)

This app offers concise summaries of books and podcasts to enhance personal development. Users can access personalized plans and curated content across various categories in just 15 minutes a day, fostering learning and self-improvement.

**Highlights:** 15-minute daily learning, Audiobook summaries, Personalized plans, Challenge lists, Curated content by interest, Over 1500 books and content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (Monthly) | $4.49 | per month |
| kitUP Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Enjoy kitUP Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 month unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Unlimited Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Exceeded expectations
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security and subscription issues
- 👎 Poor quality content
- 💰 Overpriced and hidden charges

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent content playback

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide better customer support


### Romanova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romanova/id1587390788)

An audio podcast designed for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and startups. It offers insights into business processes, performance improvement, and strategic implementation from an expert with extensive experience.

**Highlights:** Expert business insights, Entrepreneurial guidance, Startup strategy, Business process understanding, Performance improvement tips, Management innovation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kitUP free?

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

### Is Romanova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, kitUP or Romanova?

Romanova is rated higher. kitUP averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Romanova averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do kitUP or Romanova have ads?

kitUP shows ads; Romanova does not.

### Which is updated more often, kitUP or Romanova?

kitUP ships an update fortnightly, and Romanova every 3 weeks. Most recently, kitUP was updated on November 2, 2026 and Romanova on October 18, 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.*