EL PAÍS vs El Universal +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EL PAÍS
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.
- 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
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EL PAÍS is the global Spanish-language media leader, with over 65 million readers across its editions. Founded in 1976, it is a point of reference in terms of information, independence and innovation. Through a continuous process of transformation, the daily can now be consulted on multiple formats and across numerous narratives. With the application, you will have access to: · All our editions: Spain, Americas, Mexico, Brazil, In English and Catalonia. · Unlimited access to content on EL PAÍS, all its sections and publications. · Offline reading. · Alerts that let you stay on top of the news. · Top-quality multimedia content. Additionally, just by registering you will have access to exclusive articles. And if you are a subscriber, you will be able to read the print editions of EL PAÍS, its supplements and magazines published in the last 30 days, true to their original formats. Terms of Use : https://elpais.com/suscripciones/digital/condiciones-generales-servicios-agrup-ingles/
El Universal +
Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia content from a leading Mexican news source. Enjoy a modern, intuitive design with real-time updates, exclusive podcasts, videos, and photo galleries. Subscribers receive special event access and benefits.
- Real-time news updates
- Expert analysis and reports
- Exclusive podcasts and videos
- Photo galleries
- Subscriber-exclusive events and benefits
- Modern, intuitive design
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Vive la nueva experiencia digital de EL UNIVERSAL, el medio líder en noticias, análisis y contenidos multimedia en México. Nuestra app te conecta con la información más relevante, al instante, con el sello de confianza que nos distingue desde hace más de un siglo. Por qué descargarla: Diseño renovado, moderno e intuitivo. Noticias en tiempo real, reportajes y análisis de expertos. Podcasts, videos y fotogalerías exclusivas. Eventos y beneficios exclusivos para suscriptores. Con la renovada app de EL UNIVERSAL, disfruta de un periodismo confiable y de calidad. Tu fuente informativa de siempre, ahora con la experiencia digital que esperabas. Visita nuestros Terminos y Condiciones https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/terminos-y-condiciones/ Terminos de uso (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: El Universal + at 63% against EL PAÍS's 14%. El Universal + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1). EL PAÍS's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EL PAÍS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and El Universal + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
El Universal + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL PAÍS has 198 ratings behind it against 2, 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 63% of El Universal +'s.
EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, El Universal + every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EL PAÍS | El Universal + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (198 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | 63.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 299 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ediciones El Pais SL | El Universal CPN |
Customer experience
EL PAÍS
El Universal +
User reviews
EL PAÍS
From 198 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌐 Good for learning Spanish
- 📰 Quality journalism
- 👍 Easy to navigate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💤 Slow performance
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔄 Constant log-out issues
El Universal +
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Excellent news source
- 📲 Keeps me connected to Mexico
- ⏱️ Timely and up-to-date information
Room to improve
- 🐞 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💤 Slow loading times
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
Bugs and requests
EL PAÍS
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save articles for later
- Improved integration with other apps (e.g. Pocket, Google)
- More customization options
El Universal +
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notifications don't link to correct articles
- Images and galleries not displaying properly
- Sections not updating regularly
Requested features
4 requests- Improve notification settings and functionality
- Enhance article linking from notifications
- Optimize layout and readability
- Add offline reading mode
In-app purchases
EL PAÍS
- Suscripción básica mensual1 Month trial$9.001 Month
- Suscripción básica mensual3 Months trial$10.001 Month
- Suscripción básica mensual1 Month trial$10.001 Month
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- Monthly global1 Month trial$10.991 Month
- Suscripción premium mensual1 Month trial$14.001 Month
- Suscripción básica anual1 Year trial4 variants$99.991 Year
- Suscripción básica anual2 variants$99.991 Year
- Suscripción premium anual$129.991 Year
El Universal +
- Digital Plus Mensual$0.991 Month
- Digital Plus Anual$0.991 Year
- Digital Plus Mensual1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- Digital Plus Anual1 Year trial$49.991 Year
