# Pen vs CAPA

The clearest difference is rating: CAPA at 5.0 against Pen's 4.0. CAPA also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pen sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month 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.

CAPA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Pen's written reviews are positive against 30% of CAPA's.

Pen ships an update every 6 months, CAPA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pen | CAPA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen/id471302082/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capa/id498397344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CE Media House Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015059153) | [Gakken CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/294791161) |

## What reviewers say

### Pen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen/id471302082)

This app offers a digital lifestyle magazine for design-conscious adults, focusing on products, fashion, and homes. It explores various themes through the lens of design, catering to a sophisticated male audience. Subscribers gain access to monthly issues and can purchase individual copies.

**Highlights:** Digital lifestyle magazine, Design-focused content, Product, fashion, and home themes, Monthly issues (twice a month), Individual issue purchases, Subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penの定期購読 | $6.99 | per month |
| Penの定期購読 | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Penの定期購読 | $67.99 | per year |
| Pen　2015年　11/15号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2016年　1/1・15号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2016年　3/1号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2016年　3/15号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2020年 3/1号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pen 2020年 8/1号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2019年 3/1号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pen＋　手塚治虫 | $7.99 | 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 Pen free?

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

### Is CAPA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pen or CAPA?

CAPA is rated higher. Pen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CAPA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pen or CAPA have ads?

Neither Pen nor CAPA shows ads.

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

Pen ships an update every 6 months, and CAPA every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pen was updated on September 12, 2026 and CAPA on September 9, 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.*