Comparison

Cicero+ vs whathappened

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Cicero+

Access in-depth political, economic, and cultural reporting, analysis, and commentary from a leading magazine. Features a user-friendly interface with easy navigation, customizable settings, and seamless sharing options.

Highlights

Latest political, economic, and cultural news
In-depth analysis and commentary
User-friendly interface
Easy navigation by section
Article sharing functionality
Customizable reading settings

Features

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Cicero+ ist die exklusive App für Digitalabonnenten von Cicero – dem Magazin für politische Kultur. Sie bietet aktuelle Berichterstattung aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur, Analysen und Kommentare. Anders als Sie denken. Nutzerfreundliches Design + Übersichtlich: Die Startseite verschafft einen schnellen Überblick über die neuesten Artikel. + Einfache Navigation: Die einzelnen Ressorts können Sie mit der Navigation direkt ansteuern + Sharing-Funktion: Teilen Sie besonders Interessante Artikel über Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Mail oder beliebige andere Anwendungen direkt aus dem Artikel + Individualisierbar: Passen Sie die App durch Einstellungen wie Schriftgröße und Zeilenabstand Ihren individuellen Lesegewohnheiten an.

About

whathappened

Get concise, well-researched, and neutral news summaries from over 50 sources. Save time daily with 5-minute digests covering global and national events, presented without sensationalism or advertising bias.

Highlights

5-minute news summaries
50+ news sources
Neutral reporting
Source citations
Global and national news
Ad-free experience

Features

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Die Quintessenz des Weltgeschehens. Finde raus wie unkompliziert Nachrichten sein können. Wenn du aufwachst, haben wir New York Times, FAZ & The Economist schon für dich gelesen und sagen dir, was wirklich wichtig ist: Präzise auf den Punkt gebracht, top recherchiert und neutral. Spart dir 1 Stunde. Täglich. 50+ Nachrichtenquellen auf den Punkt gebracht in 5-Minuten-Zusammenfassungen. Stets mit Quellen. Erweitert deinen Horizont. Wir berichten ausgeglichen. Global wie national, links wie rechts – immer neutral, nie von Werbung getrieben. Ignoriert das Drama. Wir berichten nur das Wichtigste. Kein Feuilleton, keine Lokalkriminalität, kein künstlicher Lärm. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cicero+2 screens

whathappened4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: whathappened at 86% against Cicero+'s 43%. whathappened also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cicero+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. whathappened sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cicero+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level

Cicero+ versus whathappened: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cicero+	whathappened
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	42.9% of reviews	85.7% of reviews — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	17 MB	68 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Res Publica Verlags GmbH	WH Media UG

Customer experience

Cicero+

Written reviews14 reviews

Positive42.9%

Neutral14.3%

Negative42.9%

whathappened

Written reviews35 reviews

Positive85.7%

Neutral0.0%

Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Cicero+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

whathappened

Subscriptions3

1 month with 1 month trial1 Month trial$3.991 Month
6 months with 1 month trial1 Month trial$24.956 Months
1 year with 1 month free trial1 Month trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Cicero+ free?

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

Is whathappened free?

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

Do Cicero+ or whathappened have ads?

Neither Cicero+ nor whathappened shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Cicero+ or whathappened?

Cicero+ ships an update every 2 months, and whathappened every 2 months. Most recently, Cicero+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and whathappened on October 30, 2026.