Comparison

Kendly vs Merak

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

Head to head
About

Kendly

Features
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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

About

Merak

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Kendly4 screens
Merak4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Kendly versus Merak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKendlyMerak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB109 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBurak ErseverTE EXPRESS TEMIZLIK BILISIM VE TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kendly

Subscriptions4
  • 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
1 purchases

Merak

Subscriptions1
  • Merak Premium1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Kendly free?
Kendly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merak free?
Merak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kendly or Merak have ads?
Kendly shows ads; Merak does not.
Which is updated more often, Kendly or Merak?
Kendly ships an update every 3 days, and Merak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kendly was updated on October 31, 2026 and Merak on November 10, 2026.

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