# bookend vs CAPA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CAPA at 30% against bookend's 10%. CAPA also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bookend sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CAPA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

bookend ships an update monthly, CAPA every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | bookend | CAPA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capa/id498397344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDoc K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410797244) | [Gakken CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/294791161) |

## What reviewers say

### bookend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookend/id410797241)

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive reading experience for purchased digital books on iPad and iPhone. It allows for easy navigation, page turning, and zooming, with cloud syncing for content across devices. Discover and enjoy a growing library of digital content.

**Highlights:** Beautiful, easy-to-use interface, Cloud Library for syncing across devices, Easy flick to turn pages, Portrait and landscape reading modes, Thumbnail view for quick navigation, Pinch and zoom pages, Bookshelf view with bibliographic data

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 神話から読み、知る日本の神様 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 大川功　人間の魅力 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 読む餃子 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 面白くてよくわかる！ 太平洋戦争 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 面白くてよくわかる！ 古事記 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 保存版 上野・谷根千を極める！ | $11.99 | one-time |
| 保存版 横浜・中華街を極める！ | $11.99 | one-time |
| 40代を素敵にしなやかに生きるシンプルセオリー | $11.99 | one-time |
| 今日もごちそうさまでした | $11.99 | one-time |
| 妄想男子 － 佐藤歩×田中大地 写真集 | $13.99 | one-time |


### CAPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capa/id498397344)

Access the latest information on digital SLR cameras, interchangeable lenses, and accessories. This digital magazine offers extensive examples, easy-to-understand hardware articles, shooting techniques, and professional photographer showcases. Enjoy photo contests and read saved issues even after your subscription ends.

**Highlights:** Latest camera and lens news, Extensive photo examples, Hardware reviews, Shooting technique guides, Professional photographer showcases, Photo contests, Offline reading of saved issues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAPA | $5.99 | per month |
| CAPA | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| CAPA | $14.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bookend free?

bookend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CAPA free?

CAPA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do bookend or CAPA have ads?

Neither bookend nor CAPA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, bookend or CAPA?

bookend ships an update monthly, and CAPA every 6 weeks. Most recently, bookend was updated on October 16, 2026 and CAPA on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*