# iKitab vs ArabCast Books

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArabCast Books at 44% against iKitab's 9%. ArabCast Books also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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 ArabCast Books sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iKitab ships an update every 2 weeks, ArabCast Books every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKitab | ArabCast Books |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabcast-books/id597383899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEelwafurat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/396403620) | [AlManarah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735120367) |

## 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 |


### ArabCast Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabcast-books/id597383899)

Access a vast library of audiobooks, programs, and podcasts with diverse content for every taste. This platform offers an enriching listening experience, with special free access for individuals with disabilities.

**Highlights:** Vast audiobook library, Programs and podcasts, Diverse content, Free access for disabled users, Enriching listening experience

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $1.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $2.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $3.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $5.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $6.99 | per month |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $2.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $8.99 | one-time |
| Subscription purchase-ArabCast | $9.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $10.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $17.90 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $17.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $20.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $22.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $25.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $29.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $40.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $50.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKitab free?

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

### Is ArabCast Books free?

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

### Do iKitab or ArabCast Books have ads?

Neither iKitab nor ArabCast Books shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKitab or ArabCast Books?

iKitab ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArabCast Books every 4 weeks. Most recently, iKitab was updated on October 29, 2026 and ArabCast Books on October 23, 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.*