# VASCO magazines vs Esprit Sud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Esprit Sud at 100% against VASCO magazines's 63%. Esprit Sud also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). VASCO magazines's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VASCO magazines sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $26.49 per 3 months and Esprit Sud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VASCO magazines | Esprit Sud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vasco Editions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496804715) | [ESPRIT SUD MAGAZINE SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613489670) |

## What reviewers say

### VASCO magazines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vasco-magazines/id1496804716)

Access four travel magazines covering Portugal, Spain, Italy, and the USA. Enjoy in-depth reports, tested addresses, and stunning visuals. Read offline and search across all issues.

**Highlights:** Access to 4 travel magazines, In-depth, on-the-ground reporting, Hundreds of tested addresses, Offline reading capability, Cross-issue search engine, New destinations added regularly

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months subscription | $26.49 | per 3 months |
| USA - Août 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Avr. 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Mai 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Juin 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Août 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Nov. 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Oct. 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Juil 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Sept. 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Jap - Déc. 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Direction Espag - Jan. 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Nov. 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Oct. 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Sept. 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Mai 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Avr. 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Juin 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Mars 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Fév. 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Nov. 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Août 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Mai 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Juil 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Juin 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Fév. 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Mars 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Avr. 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destination Por - Jan. 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Esprit Sud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esprit-sud/id1613489668)

This French-language app provides information for expatriates living in Southern Spain. It covers administrative procedures, installation advice, local discoveries, cultural activities, and a directory of French-speaking professionals. It also helps users find where to pick up the magazine.

**Highlights:** Expatriation guidance, Administrative procedures, Installation advice, Local discoveries and activities, Directory of French-speaking professionals, Magazine distribution points

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carte privilèges | $69.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VASCO magazines free?

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

### Is Esprit Sud free?

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

### Do VASCO magazines or Esprit Sud have ads?

Esprit Sud shows ads; VASCO magazines does not.

### Which is updated more often, VASCO magazines or Esprit Sud?

VASCO magazines ships an update every 8 months, and Esprit Sud every 8 months. Most recently, VASCO magazines was updated on October 24, 2026 and Esprit Sud on October 21, 2026.

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