# SAPO vs Record

The clearest difference is rating: SAPO at 3.9 against Record's 2.7. SAPO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Record's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. SAPO asks for nothing beyond the download.

SAPO holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SAPO's written reviews are positive against 66% of Record's.

SAPO ships an update every 2 weeks, Record every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAPO | Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapo/id295836553/reviews)** | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record/id438714223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MEO – Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295836556) | [Cofina Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/428569026) |

## What reviewers say

### SAPO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapo/id295836553)

Access credible news from various sources with AI-powered personalization. Read summaries, listen to audio versions, view newspaper covers, and stay updated on sports, culture, and lifestyle. Features editorial highlights and CarPlay integration for on-the-go news consumption.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized news feed, Article summaries in story format, News in audio versions, Newspaper and magazine covers, SAPO editorial highlights, CarPlay integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record/id438714223)

Access live sports results, rankings, and personalized content with a refreshed interface. Offers various subscription plans with automatic renewal, including a trial period for monthly and annual options.

**Highlights:** Live results and rankings, Personalized content selection, Renewed and intuitive interface, iPad compatibility, Subscription options with trial

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Premium Mensal | $3.49 | per month |
| Record Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Record | $6.49 | per month |
| Record Premium | $7.49 | per month |
| Record Premium | $21.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Record | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| Record Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Record | $55.99 | per year |
| Record Premium | $64.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for following Portuguese football
- 👍 Keeps users informed abroad
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Provides live scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is horrible
- 🐛 Little content for subscribers
- 🐛 Digital edition not opening
- 🐛 Missing corresponding images
- 🐛 Ads block notification access

**Reported bugs**

- Digital edition not opening
- Missing corresponding images
- Ads block notification access
- News themes not updating
- Player ratings not working

**Requested features**

- Upgrade the app
- Fix bugs
- More content for subscribers
- Show ads only within news articles
- Limit ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAPO free?

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

### Is Record free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAPO or Record?

SAPO is rated higher. SAPO averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Record averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do SAPO or Record have ads?

Record shows ads; SAPO does not.

### Which is updated more often, SAPO or Record?

SAPO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Record every 2 months. Most recently, SAPO was updated on September 23, 2026 and Record on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*