# CAPA vs AXIS

The clearest difference is update cadence: CAPA at every 6 weeks against AXIS's every 41 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CAPA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and AXIS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAPA ships an update every 6 weeks, AXIS every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAPA | AXIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capa/id498397344/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | 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 | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gakken CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/294791161) | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### AXIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis/id984537033)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AXIS | $29.99 | per year |
| AXIS 2016年12月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2017年2月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2017年12月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2018年2月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2018年4月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2018年6月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2018年8月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2018年10月号 | $14.99 | one-time |
| AXIS 2018年12月号 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAPA free?

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

### Is AXIS free?

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

### Do CAPA or AXIS have ads?

Neither CAPA nor AXIS shows ads.

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

CAPA ships an update every 6 weeks, and AXIS every 41 months. Most recently, CAPA was updated on September 9, 2026 and AXIS on September 3, 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.*