# EL PAÍS vs elDiario.es

The clearest difference is rating: elDiario.es at 5.0 against EL PAÍS's 2.1. elDiario.es also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). EL PAÍS's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL PAÍS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and elDiario.es sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

elDiario.es holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL PAÍS has 190 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of EL PAÍS's written reviews are positive against 44% of elDiario.es's.

EL PAÍS ships an update fortnightly, elDiario.es every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL PAÍS | elDiario.es |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldiarioes/id1119554082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ediciones El Pais SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656061) | [DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119554081) |

## What reviewers say

### EL PAÍS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096)

Access global Spanish-language news from a leading media outlet. Read articles from various editions, enjoy multimedia content, and save stories for offline reading. Subscribers get access to print editions and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Access to multiple editions (Spain, Americas, Mexico, Brazil, English, Catalonia), Unlimited access to all content, sections, and publications, Offline reading capability, News alerts, Multimedia content, Exclusive articles for registered users, Access to print editions and supplements for subscribers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción básica mensual | $9.00 | per month |
| Suscripción básica mensual | $10.00 | per month |
| Suscripción básica mensual | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly global | $10.99 | per month |
| Suscripción premium mensual | $14.00 | per month |
| Suscripción básica anual | $99.99 | per year |
| Suscripción básica anual | $99.99 | per year |
| Suscripción premium anual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌐 Good for learning Spanish
- 📰 Quality journalism
- 👍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💤 Slow performance
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔄 Constant log-out issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Inability to log in or stay logged in
- Corrupted or missing content after updates
- Navigation issues (e.g. getting stuck on home page)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save articles for later
- Improved integration with other apps (e.g. Pocket, Google)
- More customization options


### elDiario.es

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldiarioes/id1119554082)

Access breaking news, in-depth reports, analysis, and opinion from an independent journalism source. Features a personalized feed, curated content, and exclusive member benefits.

**Highlights:** Breaking news and analysis, Opinion pieces from top columnists, Real-time updates, Personalized news feed, Save articles for later, Exclusive member content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Español | $6.99 | per month |
| elDiario.es | $6.99 | per month |
| Suscripción mensual | $7.49 | per month |
| Subscripción anual | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL PAÍS free?

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

### Is elDiario.es free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EL PAÍS or elDiario.es?

elDiario.es is rated higher. EL PAÍS averages 2.1 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while elDiario.es averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EL PAÍS or elDiario.es have ads?

Both EL PAÍS and elDiario.es show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EL PAÍS or elDiario.es?

EL PAÍS ships an update fortnightly, and elDiario.es every 3 weeks. Most recently, EL PAÍS was updated on September 27, 2026 and elDiario.es on September 11, 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.*