# Boppo vs Bench Reference

The clearest difference is price: Boppo at Free against Bench Reference's $4.99. Boppo also leads on ratings volume (199 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Bench Reference's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Boppo is free to download; Bench Reference costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Boppo against 5.0 for Bench Reference. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boppo has 199 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Boppo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bench Reference's.

Boppo ships an update every 2 months, Bench Reference weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boppo | Bench Reference |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boppo/id6746969517/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bench-reference/id6757015545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boppo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819247792) | [Aaron brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864220001) |

## What reviewers say

### Boppo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boppo/id6746969517)

This app is designed to set up and manage a screen-free tablet for children. It allows users to start educational activities, play music, and explore interactive learning possibilities with a unique button interface.

**Highlights:** Tablet setup, Educational activities, Music playback, Interactive learning, Button-based interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bench Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bench-reference/id6757015545)

This professional jeweler's reference guide provides comprehensive information on gemstones, metals, and bench techniques. It includes calculators for pricing, measurements, and 3D printing, along with a personal library and learning tools. Essential for jewelers needing quick access to data and procedures without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Gemstone and material reference, Bench technique guides, Metal properties and working notes, Repair procedures, Measurement and data conversions, Professional calculators, Personal library system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boppo free?

Boppo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bench Reference free?

Bench Reference costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boppo or Bench Reference?

Bench Reference is rated higher. Boppo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Bench Reference averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Boppo or Bench Reference have ads?

Neither Boppo nor Bench Reference shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boppo or Bench Reference?

Boppo ships an update every 2 months, and Bench Reference weekly. Most recently, Boppo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bench Reference on October 12, 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.*