Copper Books vs El Junto
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!
El Junto
This app facilitates meaningful connections through shared reading experiences. Discover and join book clubs, engage in discussions via integrated messaging and video conferencing, and connect with others who share your literary interests.
- Discover and join book clubs
- Integrated messaging for communication
- Built-in video conferencing for discussions
- Browse bookcases and connect over interests
- Virtual clubhouse for book discussions
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El Junto: Read & Connect. Connect & Read. Step into the future of meaningful connections with El Junto, where the timeless art of conversation meets modern technology. Whether you're exploring fascinating books or seeking to connect with like-minded people, El Junto is your ultimate book club companion. FEATURES: Discover Your Community: Find others reading the same book and join dynamic one-off “Impromptu” clubs or discover your vibe in a lasting “Standing” book club. Seamless Communication: Stay connected with integrated messaging to chat, coordinate meeting times, and exchange details effortlessly. Virtual Clubhouse: Host engaging book discussions with built-in video conferencing. Explore and Connect: Browse bookcases, connect over shared interests, and embark on a journey of ideas and conversations. El Junto is more than an app—it’s a gateway to vibrant discussions and enduring connections. Download now to start your free trial and elevate your conversations! SUBSCRIPTION & TRIAL INFO: El Junto offers a 30-day free trial to explore all features. After the trial, continued access requires a subscription. Subscription Price: $3.99/month (varies by region) Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial or current period ends. Manage Subscription: You can manage or cancel your subscription in app store settings after purchase. El Junto’s Terms of Service can be found at https://eljunto.com/termsofservice.html.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Copper Books at none against El Junto's 1. Copper Books also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). El Junto's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. El Junto sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Copper Books asks for nothing beyond the download.
El Junto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copper Books has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Copper Books ships an update weekly, El Junto monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Copper Books | El Junto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Meet Copper Inc. | El Junto Inc. |
Customer experience
Copper Books
El Junto
In-app purchases
Copper Books
No in-app purchases
El Junto
- Monthly Access1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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