# kitUP vs Esential

The clearest difference is rating: Esential at 5.0 against kitUP's 4.3. Esential also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). kitUP's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. kitUP sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Esential sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Esential 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

kitUP ships an update fortnightly, Esential daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | kitUP | Esential |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitup-micro-learning-everyday/id1419570041/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esential/id6503226570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 104 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kitUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631376303) | [ESENTIAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748485364) |

## 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 (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (Monthly) | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Membership (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| kitUP Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Enjoy kitUP Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $7.49 | per month |
| Premium Üyelik - Yıllık | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| kitUP Personal Development | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| 1 month unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| kitUP Personal Development | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $21.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (1 Year) | $27.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Премиум-членство (1 год) | $30.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly kitUP Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited Access | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Yıl Premium Özel Fiyat | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Unlimited Access | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Unlimited Access | $89.99 | per year |
| kitUP Yearly Premium | $99.99 | 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


### Esential

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esential/id6503226570)

This AI-powered educational app offers personalized learning paths across various subjects like AI, IT, and business. It supports multi-modal learning through audio, visual, and chat interactions, with a community feature for collaboration and a testing center for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-tailored learning programs, Audio, visual, and chat learning modes, Diverse courses in AI, IT, business, Community study groups, Instant AI learning and career advice, Customizable learning paths, Testing center with progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly unlimited access | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kitUP free?

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

### Is Esential free?

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

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

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

### Do kitUP or Esential have ads?

kitUP shows ads; Esential does not.

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

kitUP ships an update fortnightly, and Esential daily. Most recently, kitUP was updated on September 26, 2026 and Esential on September 20, 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.*