# iKitab vs کلام

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: کلام at none against iKitab's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKitab sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. کلام asks for nothing beyond the download.

iKitab ships an update every 9 days, کلام every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKitab | کلام |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NEelwafurat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/396403620) | [Kamran Aslanpour](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802188118) |

## 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 monthly for access to over 1000 titles. Enjoy customizable reading settings, note-taking, and even embedded videos in some books.

**Highlights:** Digital Arabic book library, Monthly subscription for 1000+ books, Book purchase options, Customizable reading experience (zoom, font, background), Night reading mode, Bookmarks and notes, Highlighting and quoting text, Embedded videos in select books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription for Literature Category per month | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| e-book 3$ | $2.99 | one-time |
| e-book 4$ | $3.99 | one-time |
| e-book 5$ | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBooks 6$ | $5.99 | one-time |
| e-book 7$ | $6.99 | one-time |
| e-book 8$ | $7.99 | one-time |
| ebook 10$ | $9.99 | one-time |
| e-book 11$ | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Knowledgeable content
- 👍 Supports Arabic content
- 💾 Saves reading progress
- 🚀 Quick tech support response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Extremely slow performance
- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Books not accessible after purchase
- 👎 Poor user interface and design
- 🔌 Login issues and errors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Books disappear after purchase
- Cannot log in
- Login errors (e.g., 'more than one device')

**Requested features**

- Update the app for modern standards
- Improve search functionality
- Add horizontal/vertical reading on iPad
- Allow purchasing books within the app
- Add a store within the app


### کلام

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6802188116)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKitab free?

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

### Is کلام free?

کلام is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iKitab or کلام have ads?

Neither iKitab nor کلام shows ads.

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

iKitab ships an update every 9 days, and کلام every 5 days. Most recently, iKitab was updated on November 6, 2026 and کلام on November 6, 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.*