Comparison

Gappon vs Provo Library

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

Head to head
About

Gappon

Read religious texts in multiple languages with parallel support. Access scripture, topical guides, and dictionaries. Download additional languages for free.

Highlights
  • Parallel language scripture reading
  • Multiple religious texts included
  • Downloadable language packs
  • Topical Guide and Bible Dictionary
  • Hymns included
Features
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Gappon is a straightforward app for reading the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in two languages: the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, with parallel language support where available. Japanese and English are built in, and Portuguese and Spanish are available as free downloads. The English Topical Guide and Bible Dictionary are also included. Included texts and materials: • The Japan Bible Society, Bible: Japanese Colloquial (1954) • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Holy Bible, King James Version • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bíblia Sagrada (Portuguese, 2015) • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Santa Biblia Reina-Valera (Spanish, 2009) • The Book of Mormon • The Doctrine and Covenants • The Pearl of Great Price • Joseph Smith Translation Appendix • Guide to the Scriptures • Topical Guide • Bible Dictionary • Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints This app is not published by or affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Provo Library

Access the Provo City Library's collection from your mobile device. Browse the catalog, place holds, manage your account, and discover new books and events.

Highlights
  • Browse library catalog
  • Place holds on items
  • Manage your library account
  • Discover new books
  • Find library events
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Connect with the Library’s catalog, access your account, place and renew holds, store your library card number, download materials, discover events and programs, and find a location near you.

Screenshots

Gappon4 screens
Provo Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gappon at 4.8 against Provo Library's 4.2. Gappon also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Provo Library's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Gappon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Provo Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gappon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 22 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gappon ships an update every 8 days, Provo Library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gappon versus Provo Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGapponProvo Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better4.2 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNozomi OkadaProvo City Library at Academy Square

Customer experience

Gappon

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.8%

Provo Library

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gappon

Subscriptions1
  • Gappon Premium$0.991 Month
None

Provo Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gappon free?
Gappon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Provo Library free?
Provo Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gappon or Provo Library?
Gappon is rated higher. Gappon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Provo Library averages 4.2 from 22 ratings.
Do Gappon or Provo Library have ads?
Neither Gappon nor Provo Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gappon or Provo Library?
Gappon ships an update every 8 days, and Provo Library every 2 months. Most recently, Gappon was updated on November 6, 2026 and Provo Library on November 3, 2026.

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