# Smalltalk vs Kaft

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smalltalk at none against Kaft's 3. Kaft's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kaft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Smalltalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smalltalk against 5.0 for Kaft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smalltalk | Kaft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-always-in-the-know/id6743642722/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaft/id6755645948/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Carbone](https://appshunter.io/developer/885646398) | [TOV BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855228540) |

## What reviewers say

### Smalltalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-always-in-the-know/id6743642722)

Stay informed with concise news summaries on diverse topics. Engage with other users by adding and reading comments on articles. Listen to audio versions of summaries for a hands-free experience.

**Highlights:** Concise news summaries, Comment section, Audio playback for articles, Multiple topics covered, User engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kaft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaft/id6755645948)

This app transforms daily news into a personalized audio experience. It synthesizes information from various sources into a structured podcast tailored to your interests, preferred length, and language. Listen to a clear, contextualized update that connects important stories, designed for audio-first consumption.

**Highlights:** Personalized news podcast generation, Interest-based topic selection, Customizable podcast length, Audio-first consumption design, Contextualized story connections, User feedback for improvement

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smalltalk free?

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

### Is Kaft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smalltalk or Kaft?

Smalltalk and Kaft are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Smalltalk or Kaft have ads?

Neither Smalltalk nor Kaft shows ads.

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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.*