# Kittap vs Mango Bookshelf

The clearest difference is rating: Mango Bookshelf at 5.0 against Kittap's 1.0. Mango Bookshelf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Kittap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kittap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.29 per month. Mango Bookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mango Bookshelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Kittap ships an update every 3 days, Mango Bookshelf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kittap | Mango Bookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittap-read-and-write-stories/id6462343643/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-bookshelf/id6759848095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KITA PLATFORM LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702943757) | [Stuart Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881179903) |

## What reviewers say

### Kittap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittap-read-and-write-stories/id6462343643)

This app is a platform for both readers and writers. Create and publish your own stories, discover a vast library of novels and fanfiction, and engage with a vibrant community of book lovers. It also features an audiobook player and language learning tools.

**Highlights:** Write and publish novels, Discover diverse stories, Listen to audiobooks, Learn languages through reading, Join a creative community, Offline reading and listening

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Reader | $6.29 | per month |
| Premium Reader (3 Months) | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Reader (Yearly) | $25.49 | per year |
| Pro Writer (3 Months) | $50.90 | per 3 months |
| Pro Writer (Yearly) | $76.00 | per year |
| 1000 Kit Points | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5.000 Kit Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 50.000 Kit Points | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 Kit Points | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1.000.000 Kit Points | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mango Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-bookshelf/id6759848095)

Easily track your reading progress and time spent with this app. Scan book barcodes or add them manually to build your digital library. Monitor your reading habits over time and encourage a love for books.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes to add to library, Manual book entry, Organize books by reading status, View detailed book information, Built-in reading timer, Track reading statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kittap free?

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

### Is Mango Bookshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kittap or Mango Bookshelf?

Mango Bookshelf is rated higher. Kittap averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mango Bookshelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kittap or Mango Bookshelf have ads?

Kittap shows ads; Mango Bookshelf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kittap or Mango Bookshelf?

Kittap ships an update every 3 days, and Mango Bookshelf every 4 days. Most recently, Kittap was updated on November 4, 2026 and Mango Bookshelf on October 31, 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.*