Kendly vs Merak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kendly
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Kendly turns spare minutes into something you'll actually remember. Short audio episodes on psychology, self-improvement, relationships, history, philosophy, money, science and more, made to fit a commute, a walk or a coffee break. 100 series, 890+ episodes, 110+ hours of listening, and new series join the library regularly. WHAT YOU CAN LISTEN TO • Psychology: cognitive biases, anxiety, overthinking, dopamine, decision making • Self-improvement: atomic habits, discipline, procrastination, confidence • Relationships & communication: persuasion, body language, public speaking, dating • Career & business: negotiation, leadership, branding, pricing, job interviews • History: the Roman Empire, the Ottomans, Vikings, espionage, pandemics • Philosophy: Stoicism, the meaning of life, the good life, big ideas • Science & the future: black holes, quantum physics, the brain, AI BITE-SIZED BY DESIGN Every episode is short enough to finish in one sitting. Each series builds step by step, so a few minutes a day adds up to real understanding. LISTEN OR READ Flip to the full transcript whenever you want. Read along, skim back, or switch to reading when you can't use headphones. ORIGINAL STORIES Original series that unfold episode by episode and keep you coming back for the next one. GROW YOUR COCOON Listen every day to grow your cocoon and collect butterflies, including rare species. A small ritual that makes a daily habit stick. MADE FOR YOU Answer a few questions and Kendly suggests series that match what you're curious about and what you want to work on. FREE TO START The first episode of every series is free. Kendly Pro unlocks the full library with a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://kendinle.com.tr/privacy?lang=en Terms of Use: https://kendinle.com.tr/terms?lang=en
Merak
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Merak — sohbette anlatacak zekice şeyler. Günde 5 dakika, Türkçe, sesli. Kısa, sesli içeriklerle her gün yeni bir şey öğren. Psikolojiden bilime, tarihten felsefeye 15 kategoride merak uyandıran konular; profesyonel seslendirmeyle, dinleyerek. NEDEN MERAK? • Günde 5 dakika yeter — sırada, yolda, kahve molasında dinle. • Sohbette anlatacak zekâ — her içeriğin sonunda "Sohbette Kullan" özeti. • Türkçe ve sesli — okumaya vakit yokken kulağınla öğren. • Çift Dil modu — istersen aynı içeriği İngilizce dinleyerek dilini geliştir. • Senin ilgi alanların — kişiselleştirilmiş içerik akışı. KATEGORİLER Psikoloji, Para Psikolojisi, Liderlik, Tarih, Bilim, İlişkiler, Zihin & Odak, İnsan Davranışları, Dünya Kültürleri, Disiplin & Karakter, Güçlü Kararlar, Teknoloji, Felsefe, Edebiyat, Uzay. ÖZELLİKLER • Yüzlerce kısa, özgün içerik — sürekli güncellenir. • Arka planda ve kilit ekranından dinleme. • Koleksiyon, seri (streak) ve ilerleme takibi. • Günün İlhamı ve kişisel öğrenme haritası. Dinle. Öğren. Anlat. Kullanım Koşulları (EULA): https://meraketogren.com/kosullar Gizlilik Politikası: https://meraketogren.com/gizlilik Abonelik: Merak Premium — aylık otomatik yenilenen, ilk ay ücretsiz, sonra ₺199,99/ay. Mağaza ayarlarından istediğin zaman iptal edebilirsin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Merak at none against Kendly's shown. Kendly's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Kendly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Merak sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kendly ships an update every 3 days, Merak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kendly | Merak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Burak Ersever | TE EXPRESS TEMIZLIK BILISIM VE TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Kendly
- Kendinle Pro Aylık$14.991 Month
- Kendinle Pro Yıllık7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
- Kendinle Pro Yıllık$59.991 Year
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- Kendinle Pro Yıllık1 Year trial$59.991 Year
Merak
- Merak Premium1 Month trial$3.991 Month









