# iKitab vs NashirApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NashirApp at 100% against iKitab's 9%. NashirApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). iKitab's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKitab sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NashirApp sells 33 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

iKitab ships an update fortnightly, NashirApp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKitab | NashirApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikitab/id396403617/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nashirapp/id6465423889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEelwafurat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/396403620) | [Chahin Technology Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682475106) |

## 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 |


### NashirApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nashirapp/id6465423889)

Discover a vast collection of Arabic audiobooks with a user-friendly player. Enjoy seamless offline listening and bookmarking to immerse yourself in Arab culture and storytelling.

**Highlights:** Extensive Arabic audiobook collection, User-friendly book player, Seamless offline listening, Audiobook bookmarking, Focus on Arab culture

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Islamic Traditions and Nazi .. | Free | one-time |
| The doctrine of the first so.. | Free | one-time |
| Self damage | Free | one-time |
| Manifesto for Democracy | Free | one-time |
| ruler, protractor, compass | $3.39 | one-time |
| My story doesn't want to sleep | $3.39 | one-time |
| Cats | $3.39 | one-time |
| I will not sleep until I plu.. | $3.39 | one-time |
| The Dot Book | $3.39 | one-time |
| Men Around the Messenger Pa.. | $3.39 | one-time |
| The Problem of Ideas in the.. | $3.39 | one-time |
| Alice in Wonderland | $3.39 | one-time |
| Children of the Forest | $3.39 | one-time |
| المخلص والسادية | $3.99 | one-time |
| Islamic Traditions and Nazi.. | $5.09 | one-time |
| Returning to Qur'anic Educa.. | $5.09 | one-time |
| Destination of the Islamic .. | $5.09 | one-time |
| A hundred women | $5.09 | one-time |
| Keys to life | $6.79 | one-time |
| Abdul Rahman Al-Kawakibi | $10.49 | one-time |
| The swing | $11.49 | one-time |
| Softening Reflections from t.. | $12.99 | one-time |
| The Psychology of Revolution | $12.99 | one-time |
| Umm Kulthum: The Miracle of .. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Islam and the Foundations of.. | $14.49 | one-time |
| Don Quijote de la Manch | $14.49 | one-time |
| Mans Search for Meaning | $14.49 | one-time |
| We Crossed a Bridge and It .. | $15.00 | one-time |
| Buy 3 points | $15.99 | one-time |
| pink dreams | $21.99 | one-time |
| Critique of Politics - Stat.. | $24.49 | one-time |
| Buy 6 points | $25.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 points | $51.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKitab free?

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

### Is NashirApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iKitab or NashirApp?

NashirApp is rated higher. iKitab averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NashirApp averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do iKitab or NashirApp have ads?

Neither iKitab nor NashirApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKitab or NashirApp?

iKitab ships an update fortnightly, and NashirApp every 5 weeks. Most recently, iKitab was updated on September 26, 2026 and NashirApp on September 11, 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.*