# EL PAÍS vs REFORMA

The clearest difference is rating: REFORMA at 3.3 against EL PAÍS's 2.1. REFORMA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). EL PAÍS's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 REFORMA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

REFORMA holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL PAÍS has 198 ratings behind it against 16, 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 16% of REFORMA's.

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, REFORMA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL PAÍS | REFORMA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096/reviews) | **[3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **15.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 299 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ediciones El Pais SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656061) | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) |

## 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


### REFORMA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #104 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access independent journalism and breaking news from GRUPO REFORMA. Enjoy video content, listen to articles, save favorites, and read the digital printed edition. Stay informed on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Independent journalism content, Free video news access, Save articles to favorites, Listen to articles on the go, Digital printed edition, Breaking news alerts, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reforma | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Reforma | $20.99 | per month |
| Reforma | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good UI/UX (older reviews)
- 👍 Informative content (implied by subscription willingness)
- 👍 Useful for staying updated abroad (older reviews)

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Full of ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐌 Slow loading/performance
- 💸 Ads despite subscription
- 🐛 App instability/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Dark mode text not white
- App logs out user
- Subscription activation errors
- Text size not adjustable on iPad
- Related articles not loading

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Download all pages in background
- Improve cross-system login
- Add search functionality
- Add send by mail


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL PAÍS free?

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

### Is REFORMA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EL PAÍS or REFORMA?

REFORMA is rated higher. EL PAÍS averages 2.1 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while REFORMA averages 3.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do EL PAÍS or REFORMA have ads?

EL PAÍS shows ads; REFORMA does not.

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

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, and REFORMA every 3 weeks. Most recently, EL PAÍS was updated on October 23, 2026 and REFORMA on October 23, 2026.

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