# SO PRESS vs Politis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Politis at 75% against SO PRESS's 9%. SO PRESS's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SO PRESS sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Politis sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SO PRESS ships an update every 5 months, Politis every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SO PRESS | Politis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SO PRESS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319916761) | [Politis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092177399) |

## What reviewers say

### SO PRESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-press/id1319916762)

Access a curated collection of independent digital magazines covering sports, culture, cinema, and family life. Enjoy in-depth storytelling and unique perspectives across various titles.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine collection, In-depth storytelling, Diverse editorial lines, Football, cinema, culture coverage, Family guide, Cycling stories

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Society n°110 | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Foot n° 171 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Society | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Foot | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Film | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Foot Hors-Série | $2.99 | one-time |
| Society HS | $2.99 | one-time |
| L'Etiquette | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pédale ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tampon ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tsugi | $3.99 | one-time |
| L'Etiquette Femme | $3.99 | one-time |
| L'Etiquette Femme | $8.99 | one-time |


### Politis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/politis/id6496433748)

Access independent, engaged journalism covering social justice, environmental challenges, and political analysis. Read in-depth reports, investigations, and interviews daily and weekly.

**Highlights:** In-depth reports, Investigative journalism, Interviews with public figures, Political analysis, Daily and weekly content

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| L'hebdo N°1960 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1959 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1958 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1951 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1953 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1954 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1956 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1955 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1957 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1952 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1648 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1651 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1650 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1652 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1654 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1655 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1657 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1653 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1656 | $3.00 | one-time |
| L'hebdo N°1658 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°103 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°98 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°104 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°105 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°102 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°101 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°99 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°97 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°96 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Les hors-séries N°100 | $3.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SO PRESS free?

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

### Is Politis free?

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

### Do SO PRESS or Politis have ads?

Neither SO PRESS nor Politis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SO PRESS or Politis?

SO PRESS ships an update every 5 months, and Politis every 7 months. Most recently, SO PRESS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Politis on October 27, 2026.

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