Comparison

NovaView vs Kapsula App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NovaView

Features
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NovaView is a lightweight, privacy-focused document reader designed for AI-generated content. • Open files from anywhere — Files app, Safari, Mail, or any sharing source • Works completely offline — no cloud sync, no account required • Supports 7 formats: Markdown, HTML, JSON, YAML, CSV, and plain text • Customizable reading experience — font size, theme, max line width • Fast rendering — optimized for large documents WHY NOVAVIEW? AI tools generate documents in various formats. NovaView is built to display them all cleanly, without the overhead of a full editor. • Markdown renders with full GFM support, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and inline LaTeX math • JSON and YAML show a clean, searchable tree view — no more raw wall-of-text • CSV files display as a formatted table with headers • HTML renders in a secure embedded viewer YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST NovaView stores nothing online. All files stay on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud. WHAT'S INSIDE • Offline-first design — works without internet • Clean, distraction-free reading surface • Dark and light theme support • Adjustable font size and line width • Full-text search in JSON/YAML views • Share extension — open files from any app directly into NovaView

About

Kapsula App

Features
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Run your own HTML tools on iPhone and iPad. Kapsula runs a self-contained HTML file inside the app. Start with code from an AI chat or a file you made yourself, then use it as a personal timer, checklist or other small tool. No separate app build or developer account is needed for your project. HOW IT WORKS 1. Get one HTML file with its CSS and JavaScript included. 2. Import the file or paste its code into Kapsula. 3. Open your project and use it on your phone. NATIVE FEATURES FOR YOUR CODE Compatible projects can use the kapsula JavaScript bridge for scheduled local notifications, persistent project storage, sound and haptics. These features require code that calls the bridge; importing a browser timer does not automatically add background notifications. A FOCUS TIMER TO TRY The guide at kapsula.app/chatgpt-html-to-phone-app/ includes a reference HTML file and a prompt for adapting it with an AI assistant. Test a 30-second notification, reopen the timer and change the work and break intervals. LOCAL BY DESIGN No Kapsula account or cloud service is required. Self-contained file and pasted-code projects work offline. The app does not collect analytics or track you. WHAT TO EXPECT Kapsula runs your tools inside Kapsula; it does not export standalone apps or run a backend. Projects with external services, packages or frameworks need a separate compatibility check. Notification delivery and sound depend on system permissions and device settings. Your HTML JavaScript is not a background service. KAPSULA PRO The app and its built-in demo are free. Your own projects need Kapsula Pro: a monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. The subscription renews automatically until you cancel; cancel any time in your app store settings. If Pro ends, nothing is deleted: your projects and their data stay on the device, locked until Pro is active again. Guide and examples: kapsula.app Bridge reference: kapsula.app/docs/ Privacy Policy: https://kapsula.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Import standalone TypeScript (.ts) files or paste TypeScript code, with on-device conversion and editable source. Your projects now come first on the home screen, with a clear Add project action and a separate demo. Fresh launches open the project list. Improved purchases, Pro restoration and file selection. TypeScript support is for one self-contained script without imports, exports, npm packages, JSX/React, namespaces or decorators. Conversion removes TypeScript syntax; it is not full type checking. HTML and plain JavaScript remain supported. Existing project storage and native APIs are unchanged.

Screenshots

NovaView4 screens
Kapsula App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NovaView at none against Kapsula App's 2. NovaView also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kapsula App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NovaView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NovaView ships an update weekly, Kapsula App every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NovaView versus Kapsula App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaViewKapsula App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopermasbateVLADIMIR FEDOROV

In-app purchases

None

NovaView

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kapsula App

Subscriptions1
  • Kapsula Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Kapsula Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is NovaView free?
NovaView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kapsula App free?
Kapsula App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NovaView or Kapsula App have ads?
Neither NovaView nor Kapsula App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NovaView or Kapsula App?
NovaView ships an update weekly, and Kapsula App every 11 days. Most recently, NovaView was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kapsula App on October 31, 2026.

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