Comparison

Rakuten Link vs Capsify

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

Head to head
About

Rakuten Link

This app offers unlimited domestic calling and messaging for subscribers. It also provides access to Rakuten Group services, point rewards, news, and weather updates. Manage your Rakuten points and payments easily within the app.

Highlights
  • Unlimited domestic calls
  • Group messaging up to 100 people
  • Access to Rakuten Group services
  • Earn Rakuten points by viewing ads
  • Participate in campaigns for points
  • News and weather updates
  • Rakuten Cash and Point Card integration
Features
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Rakuten Link's basic features ■Calls: Unlimited domestic calling Rakuten Mobile subscribers can make unlimited calls and send Link message to Rakuten Link users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan and in 66 designated countries and regions through Rakuten Link. Calls to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number (some numbers not included). ■Messages: Fun group messages You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages. ■Home: Your gateway to all of Rakuten Group’s exciting offers and services! As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can now enjoy easier, one-stop access to not only your favorite services in Rakuten Link but also exclusive deals across Rakuten Group services! Call, message, Check data usage and billing, earn points by using the Rakuten Link‘s Super Point Screen, chat with AI, access key Rakuten Group services and do much more - all from one screen! ■my Rakuten Mobile: Manage Account, Check Data Usage & Billing, and Get Customer Support As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can check your data usage, billing information, payment status, and service details anytime. You can also apply for or modify optional services directly in the app. In Customer Support, you can find answers by browsing categories, searching by keyword, or using chat support. *Chat response times may vary depending on inquiry volume. ■Wallet : Check Rakuten point status and access payment services easily Using Rakuten Link's Wallet, you can send Rakuten Cash to anyone, pay and collect Rakuten Points through Rakuten Point Card, quickly check your Point balances such as "Available Points", "Term limited Points", etc., and conveniently access the Rakuten Pay app! ■Rakuten Link Super Point Screen : Earn Rakuten points easily just by looking at ads. This is the Rakuten official “Point Reward” App. You can earn point quickly and effortlessly without any hassle. It’s not just about earning points; you can also discover promotional information and discounts. ■Missions: Earn points by using the app and participating in campaigns! Earn Rakuten points by using the app and participating in exciting campaigns. You can also check Start 1000, SPU (Super Point Up program), and the completion status of Start Bonus. Additionally, follow the Mission Official Account and never miss out on current Point Campaigns and other promotions. Look out for updates from your favorite Official Accounts! ■News: Get news and weather info. You can get the latest news every day and clip news for reading later. You can also check the weather forecast for the area you live in. * Certain numbers may not be supported. A 30-second call costs 22 yen when not using the app.  * Certain numbers may not qualify for free calls. For more detail information, please refer below links (Japanese). https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service/rakuten-link/index.html How to use https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/guide/rakuten-link/index.html FAQ https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/cms/faq/service/link [Applicable device models/OS] -Compatible with iPhone only (Not compatible with iPad, iPod touch) Please see details from: https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service/rakuten-link/ --- If a problem occurs, please uninstall the application and try install it again. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

About

Capsify

Features
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When you arrive somewhere new, the question is always the same: where should I actually go here? Google Maps shows what has the most reviews, not the best place. Reddit threads are years old. TikTok runs its own algorithm. The thing that's worked is texting someone who lives there — but most of the time, you don't know anyone who does. Capsify is a mobile app where people put together small, opinionated collections about places they know — we call them capsules. Best Thai in Seattle. Weekend hikes within an hour of the city. Where to eat ramen in Tokyo. The Brooklyn bookshop worth crossing town for. When you land somewhere, the app surfaces capsules tied to that location, made by people who know the area. Closer to asking a friend than reading reviews. A capsule isn't only places. It can hold a restaurant pin, a photo of the dish, a note about which seat to ask for, a song you heard there, the chef's old interview, a short video clip from the trip. That mix is what makes it read like a real recommendation rather than a list of bookmarks. What you can do: • Build shared collections with friends — anyone in the capsule can contribute • Add multiple item types: photos, places, notes, links, music, videos, and short clips up to 30 seconds • Inline video playback in the feed, tap to go fullscreen • Rich previews for articles, songs from Spotify and Apple Music, and YouTube videos • Like, comment, and save capsules you love to your own profile • Get push notifications when capsules you follow get new items • Discover capsules by trending, newest, popular, or nearby — location-aware, so what's local surfaces first Capsify is for people who care about taste — yours, and the people whose taste you trust. Build collections that mean something. Find what's good, wherever you go.

Screenshots

Rakuten Link4 screens
Capsify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Capsify at none against Rakuten Link's shown. Capsify also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rakuten Link ships an update monthly, Capsify every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rakuten Link versus Capsify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRakuten LinkCapsify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (282 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings282 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRakuten Group, Inc.Binaya Dhakal

In-app purchases

None

Rakuten Link

No in-app purchases

None

Capsify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rakuten Link free?
Rakuten Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capsify free?
Capsify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rakuten Link or Capsify have ads?
Rakuten Link shows ads; Capsify does not.
Which is updated more often, Rakuten Link or Capsify?
Rakuten Link ships an update monthly, and Capsify every 2 days. Most recently, Rakuten Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and Capsify on October 28, 2026.

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