# EL PAÍS vs Orain EITB

The clearest difference is rating: Orain EITB at 3.3 against EL PAÍS's 2.1. Orain EITB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). EL PAÍS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (193 vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Orain EITB holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL PAÍS has 193 ratings behind it against 7, 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 29% of Orain EITB's.

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, Orain EITB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL PAÍS | Orain EITB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096/reviews) | **[3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orain-eitb/id442695378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 287 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ediciones El Pais SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656061) | [EITB](https://appshunter.io/developer/442695381) |

## What reviewers say

### EL PAÍS

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Orain EITB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orain-eitb/id442695378)

Access current news and multimedia content in Basque and Spanish. Customize your feed with topic-specific notifications and a personalized homepage. Save favorite content for later and receive alerts for live streams.

**Highlights:** Current news in Basque and Spanish, Multimedia content (videos, photos, streams), Personalized homepage, Topic-specific notifications, Save favorite content, Live stream alerts, Poll and sweepstakes history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Orain EITB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EL PAÍS or Orain EITB?

Orain EITB is rated higher. EL PAÍS averages 2.1 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Orain EITB averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do EL PAÍS or Orain EITB have ads?

EL PAÍS shows ads; Orain EITB does not.

### Which is updated more often, EL PAÍS or Orain EITB?

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orain EITB every 2 months. Most recently, EL PAÍS was updated on October 18, 2026 and Orain EITB on October 15, 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.*