Comparison

Kittap vs Samizdat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kittap

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
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Kittap is where writers are born and readers find their next obsession. Write your own novel, discover incredible stories, listen to audiobooks, learn new languages through reading, and join a creative community that celebrates every word. If you've ever dreamed of becoming an author, Kittap gives you the stage. If you're a reader hungry for fresh stories, Kittap is your new favorite library. WRITE & PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK Your story deserves to be heard. Use our powerful writing editor to craft novels, short stories, fanfiction, or poetry. Publish chapter by chapter as a web novel and watch your readership grow with every update. Get real comments and feedback from engaged readers, design your own book cover, and build your author profile within the community. Whether you're an indie author with a finished manuscript or someone writing their very first chapter, Kittap is the place to bring your words to life. READ BOOKS & DISCOVER NEW STORIES Dive into a growing library of novels, short stories, poetry, web novels, and non-fiction from talented indie authors and community writers. Romance, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, horror, fanfiction, manga, adventure and more. Whatever you're in the mood for, there's always something new waiting for you. Save books to your reading list, bookmark your favorite passages, and pick up right where you left off. JOIN A THRIVING COMMUNITY Kittap isn't just an app. It's a living community of readers and writers who share a passion for stories. Follow your favorite authors, leave comments on chapters, and discuss books in reader-writer chat rooms. Share your BookTok recommendations, create curated reading lists, and connect with indie writers, manga fans, and fellow book lovers from around the world. Your next favorite author might be writing their first book right now. AUDIOBOOK PLAYER & READ-ALOUD Turn any book in the library into an audiobook with our built-in read-aloud engine. Listen to stories in multiple languages with natural-sounding voices. Adjust playback speed, set a sleep timer for bedtime listening, and enjoy hands-free narration while commuting, exercising, or relaxing. Every book in the library is ready to listen to whenever you want. LEARN LANGUAGES BY READING Master English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and 50+ other languages through immersive reading. Kittap's language learning mode offers real-time inline translations between any two languages. See line-by-line translations right below each sentence as you read. Listen to native-level pronunciation with read-aloud in your target language. Build vocabulary naturally through stories you actually enjoy instead of boring textbooks. DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE READING & LISTENING A clean, fast interface with dark mode for late-night reading and listening sessions. Read or listen offline wherever you are. Customize font sizes, themes, and reading preferences to match your comfort. WHY READERS & WRITERS CHOOSE KITTAP: • Write and publish your own novels, stories, and poetry • A growing library of original fiction, fanfiction, and web novels • Follow authors and join book discussions in chat rooms • BookTok-style recommendations and curated reading lists • Audiobook player with text-to-speech in 50+ languages • Learn languages with real-time inline translations • Dark mode for comfortable reading day and night • Offline reading and listening support • Multi-language content and a global creative community Kittap is home for storytellers and book lovers. Start writing your first novel, discover your next favorite story, or learn a new language through reading. Your literary adventure starts here. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Samizdat

Features
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Samizdat is de leesapp voor abonnees van onafhankelijke columnisten. Log in met het e-mailadres waarop je de nieuwsbrief ontvangt en krijg een eenmalige code in je mailbox. Daarna lees je alle beschikbare brieven rustig in de app. Met Samizdat kun je: • brieven van meerdere columnisten in één tijdlijn lezen; • verder lezen waar je gebleven was; • reageren onder een brief; • reacties van andere lezers waarderen; • per columnist afzonderlijk ingelogd blijven. Je abonnement sluit je af en beheer je rechtstreeks bij de betreffende columnist. Samizdat toont geen advertenties en houdt niet centraal bij welke columnisten door dezelfde persoon worden gelezen.

Screenshots

Kittap4 screens
Samizdat2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samizdat at none against Kittap's 10. Samizdat also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kittap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kittap versus Samizdat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKittapSamizdat
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB13 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKITA PLATFORM LTDManfred Witteman

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kittap

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Reader7 Days trial$6.291 Month
  • Premium Reader (3 Months)7 Days trial$12.493 Months
  • Premium Reader (Yearly)7 Days trial$25.491 Year
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  • Pro Writer (3 Months)7 Days trial$50.903 Months
  • Pro Writer (Yearly)7 Days trial$76.001 Year
One-time5
  • 1000 Kit Points$0.29
  • 5.000 Kit Points$0.99
  • Add 50.000 Kit Points$11.99
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  • 100.000 Kit Points$22.99
  • 1.000.000 Kit Points$99.99
None

Samizdat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kittap free?
Kittap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samizdat free?
Samizdat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kittap or Samizdat have ads?
Kittap shows ads; Samizdat does not.

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