Copper Books vs Tertulia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Copper Books
This app fosters connections between authors and readers, creating engaging experiences around books. Users can discover new reads, join discussions, and express their literary tastes. It's designed for book lovers and creators alike to share their passion and grow within a vibrant community.
- Connect authors and readers
- Discover new books
- Join book discussions
- Share recommendations
- Track reading progress
- Build digital bookshelves
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Fall in love with books all over again. Copper connects authors and readers, creating meaningful and magical experiences around books. Join the conversation, gain some inspiration, and express your shelf. Copper invites you to join the party you’ve been waiting for, bookworms. Discover your new favorite read and your new favorite community. Share your enthusiasm for the books and authors that you love. Learn something new and dig deep in discussions that help you grow. For authors looking to build community, truly connect with your readers, and engage with other like-minded creatives. For aspiring authors interested in taking your ideas, writing, and publishing prospects to the next level. For readers who want to share recommendations, join interesting discussions, and track your reading by building the bookshelves of your dreams. Copper is an app built for authors and readers, by authors and readers. It’s time for a new chapter in the book world. For the love of books!
Tertulia
Discover your next favorite book with curated recommendations from across the web. Organize your reading lists and purchase books seamlessly. Enjoy the best bookstore membership for passionate readers.
- Book recommendations from social media, podcasts, and web
- Reading list tracking
- Seamless book purchasing (US only)
- Bookstore membership benefits
- Discover trending books
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Welcome booklovers! Tertulia is a one-stop shop for finding your next great read, keeping track of your reading lists and purchasing books with the best bookstore membership for avid readers. Tertulia serves up book recommendations from across social media, podcasts, and the web — all in one app which incorporates seamless book purchasing (US only). If a book has moved someone enough to get them talking, you can find it, buy it, and share it on Tertulia.
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Verdict
Copper Books and Tertulia both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Copper Books's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tertulia's. Copper Books also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Tertulia's advantage is ratings volume (509 vs 39) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Copper Books against 4.7 for Tertulia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tertulia has 509 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Copper Books's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tertulia's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Copper Books | Tertulia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39 ratings) | 4.7 (509 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 67.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 509 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Meet Copper Inc. | Tertulia, Inc. |
Customer experience
Copper Books
Tertulia
Bugs and requests
Copper Books
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tertulia
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Disappearing user book lists
- Inconsistent pricing and shipping information
Requested features
4 requests- iPad app version
- Ability to rate and review books read
- Improved personalized recommendations
- Smoother scrolling and list management
In-app purchases
Copper Books
No in-app purchases
Tertulia
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Copper Books free?
Is Tertulia free?
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Do Copper Books or Tertulia have ads?
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