# SZ ePaper vs E

The clearest difference is monetization model: E at free against SZ ePaper's free with in-app purchases. SZ ePaper's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SZ ePaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and E sells 47 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SZ ePaper ships an update every 3 months, E every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SZ ePaper | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sz-epaper/id1483253411/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **52.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RP Digital GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/386134179) | [Reiff Verlag GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/398123218) |

## What reviewers say

### SZ ePaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sz-epaper/id1483253411)

Access the digital edition of a regional newspaper, featuring local news, national and international coverage, and exclusive supplements. Enjoy adjustable text sizes, text-to-speech functionality, and daily puzzles. Integrates with existing subscriptions or offers in-app purchases for individual issues or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper editions, Local, national, and international news, Exclusive supplements and puzzle magazine, Adjustable text size, Text-to-speech functionality, Daily puzzles (Wordle, Sudoku, Crossword)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monatsabo | $39.99 | per month |
| Einzelausgabe | $2.99 | one-time |


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-paper/id6449427170)

Access daily regional and international news in a digital format. Enjoy an optimized reading experience with adjustable font sizes and a special evening edition previewing tomorrow's paper. Includes puzzles and an archive of past issues.

**Highlights:** Daily regional and world news, Evening edition preview, Adjustable font sizes, Optimized reading interface, Digital puzzles, Issue archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rätselwoche_292 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_293 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_288 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_289 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_290 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_291 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_278 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_279 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_280 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_281 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_282 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_283 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_284 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_285 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_286 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_287 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_272 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_273 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_274 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_264 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_265 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_266 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_267 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_268 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_269 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_270 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_271 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_258 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_259 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_261 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_262 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_260 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_263 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_254 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_255 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_257 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_256 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_243 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_245 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_248 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_249 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_246 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_247 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_251 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_253 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rätselwoche_252 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SZ ePaper free?

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

### Is E free?

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

### Do SZ ePaper or E have ads?

Neither SZ ePaper nor E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SZ ePaper or E?

SZ ePaper ships an update every 3 months, and E every 11 months. Most recently, SZ ePaper was updated on September 21, 2026 and E on September 22, 2026.

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