# Hoops vs The Mail Newspaper

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Mail Newspaper at every 5 months against Hoops's every 59 months. Hoops's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoops sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per year and The Mail Newspaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hoops ships an update every 59 months, The Mail Newspaper every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoops | The Mail Newspaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Queens Park Rangers FC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378592481) | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-qpr-official-programme/id1475754852)

Access the official matchday programme for Queens Park Rangers from anywhere in the world. Purchase individual issues or a year-long subscription to ensure you never miss any content, with easy navigation and multi-device viewing.

**Highlights:** Official matchday programme content, Purchase individual issues, Year-long subscription option, Easy page turning technology, Sliding content scroll bar, Multi-device viewing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hoops QPR 12M Auto-Renew Sub | $25.99 | per year |
| QPR vs Bournem... (pp:1039388) | $2.99 | one-time |
| QPR vs Sunderland (pp:1002223) | $3.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Hull Cit... (pp:1002450) | $3.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Coventry... (pp:1002470) | $3.99 | one-time |
| QPR vs Swansea... (pp:1002435) | $3.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Leiceste... (pp:1021199) | $3.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Preston ... (pp:1002957) | $4.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Cardiff ... (pp:1003007) | $4.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Huddersf... (pp:1002992) | $4.99 | one-time |
| QPR v Leeds Un... (pp:1002952) | $4.99 | one-time |
| vs Millwall (pp:1108077) | $4.99 | one-time |
| vs WBA (pp:1108073) | $4.99 | one-time |
| vs Plymouth Ar... (pp:1108075) | $4.99 | one-time |


### The Mail Newspaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mail-newspaper/id1621548693)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $27.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoops free?

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

### Is The Mail Newspaper free?

The Mail Newspaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hoops or The Mail Newspaper have ads?

Neither Hoops nor The Mail Newspaper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoops or The Mail Newspaper?

Hoops ships an update every 59 months, and The Mail Newspaper every 5 months. Most recently, Hoops was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Mail Newspaper on October 27, 2026.

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