# iKitab vs تلك الكتب

The clearest difference is review sentiment: تلك الكتب at 100% against iKitab's 9%. تلك الكتب also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). iKitab's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKitab sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and تلك الكتب sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

تلك الكتب holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iKitab's written reviews are positive against 100% of تلك الكتب's.

iKitab ships an update fortnightly, تلك الكتب every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKitab | تلك الكتب |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikitab/id396403617/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1238024695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NEelwafurat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/396403620) | [China Intercontinental Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/888169548) |

## What reviewers say

### iKitab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikitab/id396403617)

Create your Arabic digital library with this reader app. Purchase books or subscribe for access to over 1000 titles. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable fonts, backgrounds, and night mode. Search within books, add notes, highlight text, and even watch videos within select titles.

**Highlights:** Create digital Arabic book library, Purchase or subscribe to books, Customizable reading experience, Search within book content, Add notes and highlights, Integrated Arabic dictionary, Watch videos within select books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription for Literature Category per month | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited One Year | $59.99 | per year |
| e-book 3$ | $2.99 | one-time |
| e-book 4$ | $3.99 | one-time |
| e-book 5$ | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBooks 6$ | $5.99 | one-time |
| e-book 7$ | $6.99 | one-time |
| e-book 8$ | $7.99 | one-time |
| ebook 9$ | $8.99 | one-time |
| ebook 10$ | $9.99 | one-time |
| e-book 11$ | $10.99 | one-time |
| e-book 12$ | $11.99 | one-time |
| e-book 14$ | $13.99 | one-time |
| e-book 15$ | $14.99 | one-time |
| e-book 16$ | $15.99 | one-time |
| e-book 19$ | $18.99 | one-time |


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKitab free?

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

### Is تلك الكتب free?

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

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

تلك الكتب is rated higher. iKitab averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while تلك الكتب averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iKitab or تلك الكتب have ads?

Neither iKitab nor تلك الكتب shows ads.

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

iKitab ships an update fortnightly, and تلك الكتب every 4 months. Most recently, iKitab was updated on September 15, 2026 and تلك الكتب on August 13, 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.*