# Swivl Capture vs Librista

The clearest difference is rating: Librista at 4.8 against Swivl Capture's 3.0. Librista also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 31). Swivl Capture's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swivl Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Librista asks for nothing beyond the download.

Librista holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Librista has 2.9K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Swivl Capture's written reviews are positive against 46% of Librista's.

Swivl Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, Librista every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swivl Capture | Librista |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swivl-capture/id805185573/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librista/id1175532865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **45.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Swivl, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/504240801) | [Book Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/535871819) |

## What reviewers say

### Swivl Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swivl-capture/id805185573)

Record, upload, and share videos for collaboration using a smart robot and mobile platform. Stream live content to remote audiences and connect multiple audio channels for enhanced recordings.

**Highlights:** Connect to Swivl Robot, Record, upload, and share videos, Live stream content, Connect multiple audio markers, Works with C Series and CX Robots

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Camera Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |


### Librista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librista/id1175532865)

This app allows library patrons to access their library's online catalog, manage borrowed items, and discover new resources. Users can renew and reserve materials, create personalized book lists, and stay updated on new acquisitions. It also provides access to eBooks and information about library events.

**Highlights:** Search online library catalog, Renew and reserve items, Create personalized book lists, View trending and new items, Access eBooks, Scan ISBNs to check library availability, View account information (items out, fines)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient library access
- 💡 Helpful tool for librarians
- 🤝 Friendly and resourceful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🔍 Difficult to switch between library accounts
- 🔍 Limited functionality after updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Endless loading loops
- Disappearing reading history
- Login and account management issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage multiple library accounts
- Improved stability and reliability
- Faster loading times
- More intuitive user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swivl Capture free?

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

### Is Librista free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swivl Capture or Librista?

Librista is rated higher. Swivl Capture averages 3.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Librista averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Swivl Capture or Librista have ads?

Neither Swivl Capture nor Librista shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swivl Capture or Librista?

Swivl Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, and Librista every 2 months. Most recently, Swivl Capture was updated on October 1, 2026 and Librista on October 19, 2026.

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