# Capsy vs the roll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capsy at none against the roll's 3. Capsy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. the roll sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Capsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Capsy ships an update every 10 days, the roll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capsy | the roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsy/id6747393325/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brooke Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821222129) | [Van der Velden BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822256976) |

## What reviewers say

### Capsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsy/id6747393325)

Create hidden photo collections with friends that are only revealed when the group unlocks them together. This app keeps your memories private until the shared reveal, perfect for documenting group experiences.

**Highlights:** Blind photo collections, Group unlocking mechanism, In-app photo storage, Private sharing, Memory documentation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### the roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-roll-shared-camera/id6760239952)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Shot Booster | $1.49 | one-time |
| Party Roll | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Roll | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capsy free?

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

### Is the roll free?

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

### Do Capsy or the roll have ads?

Neither Capsy nor the roll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capsy or the roll?

Capsy ships an update every 10 days, and the roll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Capsy was updated on September 16, 2026 and the roll on September 22, 2026.

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