# Kittap vs Samizdat

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Kittap | Samizdat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittap-read-and-write-stories/id6462343643/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KITA PLATFORM LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702943757) | [Manfred Witteman](https://appshunter.io/developer/346809153) |

## 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 |


### Samizdat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samizdat/id6807378245)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*