On eKitabu vs Masobe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
On eKitabu
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A collection of audiobooks by African authors
Masobe
Discover and enjoy African stories through a vast digital library of eBooks. Read instantly, rent titles, or order physical copies to build your personal collection. Experience the rich storytelling heritage of the continent.
- Vast digital library of African eBooks
- Discover fiction, poetry, and non-fiction
- Curated collections by interest
- Instant eBook access
- Book rental options
- Order physical book copies
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Embark on a literary journey across Africa with the Masobe App, your ultimate digital companion for discovering and enjoying African stories. We bring the continent's rich storytelling heritage directly to your fingertips. Dive into our vast and ever-growing digital library. Discover thousands of eBooks from acclaimed and emerging African authors, spanning genres from gripping fiction and powerful poetry to insightful non-fiction. Explore curated collections tailored to your interests and find your next page-turner in seconds. But your reading options don't stop there. Masobe offers flexible access to suit your needs: Read Instantly: Get immediate access to a vast selection of eBooks. Rent a Book: Want to try before you buy or read something just once? Rent popular titles for a fraction of the cost. Own a Physical Copy: Found a book you can't live without? Seamlessly order a physical text copy directly through the app to build your personal library. From digital discovery to physical ownership, Masobe connects you to the stories you love. Download now and experience African literature like never before.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: On eKitabu at none against Masobe's 11. Masobe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Masobe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. On eKitabu asks for nothing beyond the download.
On eKitabu ships an update every 3 weeks, Masobe every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | On eKitabu | Masobe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 161 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | eKitabu | Safespace |
In-app purchases
On eKitabu
No in-app purchases
Masobe
- Reader$4.001 Month
- Bookworm$8.001 Month
- Scholar$12.001 Month
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- Reader Plan Yearly$44.001 Year
- Bookworm Yearly Plan$89.991 Year
- Scholar Yearly Plan$133.991 Year
- 11-day$5.59
- Gift Scholar Plan Monthly$12.00
- Gift Reader Plan Yearly$44.00
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- Gift Bookworm Plan Yearly$89.99
- Gift Scholar Plan Monthly$133.99
