MELI vs Kimia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MELI
This app provides students with an integrated account management interface to access updated information about courses, branches, and class schedules. It offers free learning resources and serves both the general audience and existing students.
- Integrated account management
- Updated course information
- Branch details
- Class timetable updates
- Free learning resources
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OurMELI’s app mirrors its website and is a one-stop solution for students to connect with an integrated account management interface. In this application, you will receive updated information about MELI, its branches, courses, and new class time tables. This app brings you the benefit of free learning too! Our MELI app is available for use to the general audience as well as as MELI's students.
Kimia
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A little chemistry. A world of discovery. Kimia helps students explore, understand and practise school-level chemistry in Dari, Pashto and English. From discovering the periodic table to understanding chemical reactions, Kimia brings learning into one accessible app. Designed for Afghan students, particularly girls and young women facing barriers to education, Kimia supports independent learning at your own pace. EXPLORE THE PERIODIC TABLE Discover all 118 elements through an interactive periodic table. Search by name, symbol or atomic number, explore element families and zoom into the full table. Learn about each element’s properties, uses and everyday examples. BUILD YOUR UNDERSTANDING Study introductory chemistry lessons covering matter, atoms, bonding, reactions, acids, bases and more. Connect scientific ideas with familiar examples. PRACTISE AND LEARN Test your understanding with quick quizzes, topic practice and daily challenges. Answer explanations help you understand mistakes and strengthen your knowledge. DISCOVER THE LIBRARY Explore common compounds, chemical formulas and a chemistry glossary. Watch educational YouTube videos inside the app when connected to the internet. TRY VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES Explore selected chemistry concepts through guided virtual activities, including balancing equations, counting atoms and understanding pH. ASK KIMIA Ask school chemistry questions in Dari, Pashto or English and receive AI-generated explanations. AI assistance requires internet access and consent. It is intended for students aged 13 and above, with parent or guardian permission where required. AI answers can contain mistakes. KEEP LEARNING OFFLINE Access essential lessons, element information, compounds, glossary entries and quizzes without an internet connection. Download content updates when connected. Videos and AI assistance require internet access. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Track completed lessons, explored elements, quiz performance and learning streaks. Your learning progress stays on your device, and no student account is required. Kimia is a project of Afghan Voice CIC, promoting girls’ education in Afghanistan. It is a free learning tool that supports study and complements education; it does not replace a school curriculum or qualified teaching.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MELI at none against Kimia's shown. MELI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Kimia's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MELI ships an update every 2 months, Kimia every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MELI | Kimia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (214 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 214 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gulbadeen Attaullah | Afghan Voice CIC |
In-app purchases
MELI
No in-app purchases
Kimia
No in-app purchases









