# Akinator VIP vs Takebook

The clearest difference is price: Takebook at Free against Akinator VIP's $3.99. Takebook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Akinator VIP's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 2) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Takebook is free to download; Akinator VIP costs $3.99 up front. Akinator VIP sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Takebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Takebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator VIP has 3.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Akinator VIP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Takebook's.

Akinator VIP ships an update every 4 weeks, Takebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akinator VIP | Takebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator-vip/id484090401/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takebook/id6748855413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) | [Raymond Traylor, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818884095) |

## What reviewers say

### Akinator VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator-vip/id484090401)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, collect awards, and compete with other players on leaderboards. Keep track of your progress and achievements with a user account.

**Highlights:** Character guessing, Movie, animal, and object themes, Aki Awards collection, Leaderboards and rankings, Daily challenges, User account for achievements, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Impressive guessing abilities
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Great for passing time
- 🧠 Challenges the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- ⚠️ Unfair 'cheating' detection system
- 🤔 Repetitive and illogical questions
- 🙄 Inability to guess obscure characters

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and loading issues
- Incorrect character guesses
- Inconsistent award tracking
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more character categories (e.g. video games, books)
- Improve the question-asking algorithm
- Allow users to add new characters to the database
- Provide an option to disable the 'My World' feature


### Takebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takebook/id6748855413)

This app allows users to vote on predictions and track their accuracy over time in areas like tech, business, and culture. It helps users understand their judgment under uncertainty and compare their insights with others who consistently make accurate early calls.

**Highlights:** Vote on high-signal takes, Track personal accuracy over time, Compare judgment to others, Follow insightful early predictors, Revisit predictions after outcomes

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takebook Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Takebook Plus Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Takebook Pro Monthly | $30.00 | per month |
| Takebook Plus Annual | $100.00 | per year |
| Takebook Pro Annual | $300.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akinator VIP free?

Akinator VIP costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Takebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Akinator VIP or Takebook?

Takebook is rated higher. Akinator VIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Takebook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Akinator VIP or Takebook have ads?

Neither Akinator VIP nor Takebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Akinator VIP or Takebook?

Akinator VIP ships an update every 4 weeks, and Takebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Akinator VIP was updated on September 27, 2026 and Takebook on July 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.*