# EL PAÍS vs Ejes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ejes at none against EL PAÍS's 12. Ejes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). EL PAÍS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL PAÍS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Ejes asks for nothing beyond the download.

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, Ejes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL PAÍS | Ejes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **193** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 287 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ediciones El Pais SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656061) | [Ejes S.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547319457) |

## What reviewers say

### EL PAÍS

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

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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


### Ejes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ejes/id1547319125)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL PAÍS free?

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

### Is Ejes free?

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

### Do EL PAÍS or Ejes have ads?

EL PAÍS shows ads; Ejes does not.

### Which is updated more often, EL PAÍS or Ejes?

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ejes every 6 weeks. Most recently, EL PAÍS was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ejes on October 17, 2026.

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