# EL PAÍS vs TN

The clearest difference is rating: TN at 3.5 against EL PAÍS's 2.1. TN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). EL PAÍS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (197 vs 39). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL PAÍS sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TN asks for nothing beyond the download.

TN holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL PAÍS has 197 ratings behind it against 39, 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 15% of TN's.

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, TN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL PAÍS | TN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096/reviews) | **[3.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn/id391573980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 299 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ediciones El Pais SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656061) | [Arte Radiotelevisivo Argentino S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045174363) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción básica semanal | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 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


### TN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn/id391573980)

Stay informed with real-time national and international news coverage. Access live broadcasts, on-demand videos, and expert opinions on politics, economy, sports, and entertainment. Engage with content through interactive features and share it on larger screens.

**Highlights:** Live TN broadcast, On-demand videos with auto-play, Chromecast support, Text-to-speech functionality, Expert opinion columns, Interactive participation in articles, Multimedia galleries and GIFs

**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 TN free?

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

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

TN is rated higher. EL PAÍS averages 2.1 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while TN averages 3.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do EL PAÍS or TN have ads?

EL PAÍS shows ads; TN does not.

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

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, and TN every 6 weeks. Most recently, EL PAÍS was updated on October 27, 2026 and TN on October 23, 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.*