# itHelper vs Kiwi

The clearest difference is rating: Kiwi at 4.6 against itHelper's 3.8. Kiwi also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 35%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). itHelper's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. itHelper sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kiwi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiwi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 328 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of itHelper's written reviews are positive against 52% of Kiwi's.

itHelper ships an update every 3 weeks, Kiwi weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | itHelper | Kiwi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithelper/id6443537129/reviews) | **[4.6 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **328** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SoftProgramm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646932006) | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) |

## What reviewers say

### itHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithelper/id6443537129)

This app offers an AI chat assistant powered by GPT for daily tasks, including information retrieval, text generation, problem-solving, and creative idea generation. It also provides network security features like privacy protection and safe public Wi-Fi usage.

**Highlights:** AI chat for information search, Text generation (letters, resumes, posts), Problem-solving and explanations, Idea generation for projects and events, Multilingual text translation, Code writing and review, Online privacy protection, Secure public Wi-Fi usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPT3.5, 2dev-1month | $2.99 | per month |
| GPT3.5, 2dev-1month | $2.99 | per month |
| GPT3.5, 4dev-3month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| GPT3.5, 4dev-3month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| GPT3.5, 1dev-12month | $5.99 | per year |
| GPT3.5, 1dev-12month | $5.99 | per year |
| Private, 1dev-1month | $6.99 | per month |
| Private, 1dev-1month | $6.99 | per month |
| GPT3.5, 4dev-6month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| GPT3.5, 4dev-6month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| GPT3.5, 4dev-12month | $17.99 | per year |
| GPT3.5, 4dev-12month | $17.99 | per year |
| 12 months / 1 device | $22.99 | per year |
| 3 months / 2 devices | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Private, 4dev-12month | $22.99 | per year |
| Private, 2dev-3month | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Private, 8dev-12month | $29.99 | per year |
| Private, 8dev-12month | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 months / 3 devices | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months / 3 devices | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Private+GPT3.5, 8dev-6month | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Private+GPT3.5, 8dev-12month | $39.99 | per year |
| Private+GPT3.5, 8dev-12month | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 неделя / 1 устройство | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month / 1 device | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 months / 2 devices | $22.99 | one-time |
| 12 months / 1 device | $22.99 | one-time |
| 6 months / 3 devices | $34.99 | one-time |
| 12 months / 4 devices | $49.99 | one-time |


### Kiwi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209)

This private browser offers ad blocking and VPN capabilities for a secure online experience. It includes tools like a dictionary, calendar, QR scanner, PDF maker, and a customizable RSS reader for news.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, Ad blocking, Built-in VPN, Dictionary with bubble function, Calendar with lunar support, QR/BAR code scanner, PDF maker from photos, Customizable RSS reader

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 🚫 Excellent ad blocking
- 📺 Blocks YouTube ads
- 🎵 Background YouTube Music playback
- 🖼️ YouTube Picture-in-Picture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacks tabs on mobile
- 🐛 YouTube ads still present for some
- 🐛 Pornhub ad is annoying
- 👎 iPhone version is useless for ad blocking
- 👎 Difficult to add extensions

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube ads not blocked for some users
- Annoying ad on Pornhub
- Music stops playing when screen is off
- Cannot delete YouTube Shorts shortcut

**Requested features**

- Add tab button/list for mobile
- Add dark mode
- Add paid option to remove Kiwi's ads
- Add 'Add to Home Screen' option
- Add repeat/loop button for videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is itHelper free?

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

### Is Kiwi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, itHelper or Kiwi?

Kiwi is rated higher. itHelper averages 3.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Kiwi averages 4.6 from 328 ratings.

### Do itHelper or Kiwi have ads?

Kiwi shows ads; itHelper does not.

### Which is updated more often, itHelper or Kiwi?

itHelper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kiwi weekly. Most recently, itHelper was updated on September 25, 2026 and Kiwi on September 24, 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.*