Kinnu vs Chunks Microlearning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kinnu
This app offers bite-sized learning content across a wide range of subjects, from psychology and science to history and technology. It utilizes cognitive science and a unique "Memory Shield" technology to help users retain information effectively, making learning engaging and fun.
- Bite-sized, expert-edited content
- Memory Shield technology for retention
- Gamified learning sessions
- Community-driven content development
- Knowledge Bank progress tracking
- Interactive, adaptive questions
- Audio versions of content
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We built Kinnu to give everyone the power to learn anything they want to, whatever their goals. With Kinnu you can: Follow your curiosity Become the most interesting person in the room Never forget what you’ve learned with our Memory Shield technology Find a cure to doomscrolling on social media Our microlearning app harnesses cognitive science to help you build lasting knowledge across many domains. It’s the product of several years of research from experts in the science of learning. Popular courses: Psychology: Mental Health, Positive Psychology, Superpower Learning, Cognitive Biases Lifeskills: Personal Finance, Persuasion, Communications Health: Science of Sleep, Science of Exercise, Healthy Habits Science: Laws of Physics, Fungi, Astronomy, Quantum Physics, Chemistry, Zoology History: World History, Ancient Civilizations, Near Modern Civilizations, Rome Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science Literature: Poetry, Folklore, 10 Great Novels, Shakespeare Absolutely Random: Dinosaurs, Greek Mythology, Secret Societies and Cults, Video Games Product features: Bite-sized, expert edited content Memory Shield technology – a new method to never forget what you’ve learned Highly addictive gamified learning sessions Community votes on where to take the app next Track your progress and watch your mind grow with the Knowledge Bank Super clean design that makes daily learning a joy Map based design to explore content and conquer new areas Interactive, adaptive questions and games to refresh and retain your knowledge. Audio version of all content to learn on the go What our users say about us: “Literally feel myself getting smarter using this app… the questions wire stuff to my brain when I do the smart session every day.” “Learning has never been this fun. Engaging, interesting, diverse. Kinnu has it all.” “Fun, easy to use. Super fun to have short little bites of education on tons of interesting topics.” “It’s amazing, and it’s enhancing my life.” Do you have an idea about how we could make our app and its content even better? Email us at support@kinnu.xyz - we listen, and we hear you. SUBSCRIPTION This app contains an optional in-app subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. By using this app, you agree to the Kinnu Terms of Use: https://kinnu.xyz/terms Privacy Notice: https://kinnu.xyz/privacy Email: support@kinnu.xyz
Chunks Microlearning
Engage with bite-sized, story-driven lessons that make learning fun and addictive. Explore hundreds of topics like history, science, and philosophy through short narratives. Enjoy audio and offline modes for learning on the go.
- Short, story-driven lessons
- Hundreds of topics covered
- New stories added weekly
- Audio mode for listening
- Offline mode for access
- Bite-sized lessons for understanding
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Learn something real every day, one short story at a time. Chunks turns spare minutes into discovery: short narrated stories about the people, events and ideas that shaped our world, from ancient empires and Greek myths to philosophy, psychology and modern science. Each story takes about five minutes. Listen, read along or read, then quiz yourself on what you learned. Made for curious minds, students and lifelong learners who want their screen time to leave them knowing more. SWIPE TO DISCOVER Discover plays short previews of stories, one after another. Swipe up for the next, tap to start listening. The scroll you already know, filled with things worth knowing. LISTEN, READ ALONG, OR READ Every story is narrated, and the words light up as they're spoken. Follow along, or switch to reading at your own pace. Your story keeps playing while you browse, from the lock screen and in CarPlay. QUIZ YOURSELF Finish a story, then test what stuck with a quick quiz. Remembering beats re-reading. EARN XP, KEEP YOUR STREAK, COLLECT BADGES Every story you finish earns XP. Listen on more days in a row to build your streak, and unlock badges as your knowledge grows. TODAY IN HISTORY See what happened on this day: the events, and the people born and lost, with pictures from the archive. WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE - Hundreds of stories across History, Philosophy, Psychology, Mythology, Science, Art and more - Story packs that take you deeper into one subject - Character pages for the people behind the stories - Podcasts that go further into a topic - Downloads for offline listening on flights and commutes - New stories added regularly - Designed for iPhone and iPad WHY CHUNKS WORKS Stories are how people have always remembered things. A chunk gives you one idea, told well, in a few minutes. Hear it, follow it, test it, and it stays with you. A smarter swap for the doom-scroll: the same quick habit, and you come away knowing something new. FREE AND PREMIUM Chunks is free to download, with free stories to start. Premium unlocks the full library and offline downloads. Download Chunks and make your scrolling count. Small chunks. Big impact. Website: https://chunks.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chunks.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://chunks.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kinnu at 516 against Chunks Microlearning's 37. Chunks Microlearning's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kinnu sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chunks Microlearning sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kinnu against 4.8 for Chunks Microlearning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinnu has 516 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Kinnu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chunks Microlearning's.
Kinnu ships an update every 6 days, Chunks Microlearning every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kinnu | Chunks Microlearning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (516 ratings) — better | 4.8 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 516 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kinnu Limited | Andrew Shephard |
Customer experience
Kinnu
Chunks Microlearning
Bugs and requests
Kinnu
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Progress and data loss issues
- Syncing problems
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to highlight or take notes
- More in-depth content and sources
- Customization options (e.g., dark mode)
- Ability to connect with others
- Improved notification and reminder system
Chunks Microlearning
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kinnu
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Kinnu Certificate$7.99
- Kinnu Certificate$14.99
- Kinnu Certificate$19.99
Chunks Microlearning
- Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$59.99









