Comparison

EL NORTE vs Washington Post

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EL NORTE

Access independent journalism with a comprehensive news app. Enjoy video content, save articles, listen to news on the go, and receive breaking news alerts. Read the digital printed edition and engage in discussions.

Highlights
  • All content on one app
  • Free video content access
  • Favorites section for articles
  • Listen to articles module
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Digital printed edition
  • Comment and share features
Features
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Stay well informed wherever you are. Enjoy GRUPO REFORMA's independent journalism with EL NORTE's specially designed app for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. • Enjoy all EL NORTE's content on this app designed specially for you. • All our Video content is available in one place with completely free access. There you'll find all the most relevant news on video presented by section and you'll also be able to easily find episodes of your favorite programs. • In the Favoritos (Favorites) section you can keep the articles or slide shows you're interested in. • In the Escuchar Notas (Listen to Articles ) module you can keep up to date even if you're driving or exercising, just by choosing the content that interests you. • All our historical content will always be within your reach. Use the search tab and find all past articles, photos and videos as well as the opinions of your favorite op-ed columnist. • Keep up with the latest developments with the Breaking News service. Choose the topic that interests you, create an alert by choosing a word and we'll automatically let you know when we publish new information so you can read it straight away. • Check out the full-size slide shows and enjoy them to the full with your retina display. • Consult our Edición Impresa (Printed Edition) in digital format updated for you from 5:00 am. You can easily access all our sections and special supplements there. • Find all available multimedia content directly right there, in the printed edition of each publication. • Join the conversation: read other people's comments and participate with your own opinion on the topics that interest you. • Share all the content on your Social Networks and WhatsApp. Encourage your friends and relatives to stay in the loop too. • Choose your favorite section in the new notification center Widget and easily read the headlines without opening the app. Apple Watch: • Keep up to date via Apple Watch by reading the main headlines of the latest news. • Stay alert using the face of your watch: configure the app in 'complications'. • Enjoy the Breaking News feature without using your iPhone. • Delve deeper into a news story by using Handoff to keep reading on your iPhone, or save it directly in your favorites.   Download our application now and enjoy its constant improvements. EL NORTE is free for a limited time, at the end you will have several subscription options. iTunes subscription options: • $6.99 USD weekly, $20.99 USD monthly or $179.99 USD annually. • Access from 4 different devices when creating your account. • Your iTunes account will be charged and renewed automatically (cancellations valid 24 hours ahead of automatic payment date). • You can manage your subscription through iTunes and cancel automatic payment in Settings/Configuration. • Free trial only for new subscribers, days depend on the period of the subscription. At the time of subscription, the remaining trial days are canceled. Privacy Policy https://www.elnorte.com/libre/estatico/avisoprivacidad/aviso_privacidad.htm Terms of Use https://www.elnorte.com/libre/estatico/terminosycondiciones/terminos_y_condiciones.html

About

Washington Post

Access award-winning global reporting and expert coverage from journalists. Stay informed with a 24/7 news feed, curated recommendations, and multimedia content. Enjoy a limited number of free stories or opt for unlimited digital access.

Highlights
  • 24/7 news feed
  • Morning briefing (The 7)
  • Customizable alerts
  • Podcasts and audio articles
  • Curated recommendations (My Post)
  • Multimedia content (graphics, video, AR)
Features
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Get award-winning global reporting from The Washington Post. The app is free to download and keeps you informed with expert coverage from Post journalists. PRODUCT FEATURES • Stay informed with the 24/7 feed of today’s news. • Wake up with The 7, a better morning briefing on the day’s most important and interesting stories. • Customize your alerts to be the first to know when news is breaking. • Catch up with today’s stories by listening to original podcasts and audio articles. • Discover something new in My Post, a curated feed with recommendations just for you. • Dive deeper into Post journalism with innovative graphics, video, and augmented reality exclusives. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Options: Download the free app and enjoy a limited number of complimentary stories each month. Get your first month of unlimited access for free, and only $11.99/month thereafter for your digital subscription. • Extras: Your subscription to The Washington Post lets you access The Post from all your devices, on the web and in the app. Premium subscribers also enjoy a bonus subscription to share and exclusive eBooks written by our journalists. • Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account with the confirmation of your purchase. • Auto-renewal: Your subscription will auto-renew for $11.99 each month unless you cancel 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the Account Settings section of the App Store. Please note, you will be unable to cancel your current subscription during an active subscription period. • Free trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN_story.html • App Privacy information displayed below applies to users on iOS 14.5 or higher • Terms of service: https://www.washingtonpost.com/terms-of-service/2011/11/18/gIQAldiYiN_story.html • CA notice of collection: https://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN_story.html#CALIFORNIA • Do not sell my info (CA residents): https://www.washingtonpost.com/my-post/privacy-settings/

Screenshots

EL NORTE4 screens
Washington Post4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Washington Post at 4.7 against EL NORTE's 2.9. Washington Post also leads on ratings volume (636K vs 14) and review sentiment (48% vs 23%). EL NORTE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EL NORTE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Washington Post sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Washington Post holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Post has 636K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of EL NORTE's written reviews are positive against 48% of Washington Post's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, Washington Post every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
EL NORTE versus Washington Post: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEL NORTEWashington Post
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)4.7 (636K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews48.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14636K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#143#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB110 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEditora el SolThe Washington Post

Customer experience

EL NORTE

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative71.1%

Washington Post

All ratings636,108 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,543 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

EL NORTE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Washington Post

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with login and account management
  • Inconsistent article formatting
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search functionality
  • Ability to customize news feed
  • Integration of user comments within the app
  • Offline reading mode
  • Enhanced accessibility features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EL NORTE

Subscriptions3
  • El Norte$6.997 Days
  • El Norte7 Days trial$20.991 Month
  • El Norte1 Month trial$179.991 Year
6 purchases

Washington Post

Subscriptions5
  • Core1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Core1 Month trial3 variants$13.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial3 variants$18.991 Month
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  • Core1 Year trial3 variants$139.991 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$189.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Day Pass$3.99

Questions

Is EL NORTE free?
EL NORTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Washington Post free?
Washington Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EL NORTE or Washington Post?
Washington Post is rated higher. EL NORTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Washington Post averages 4.7 from 636K ratings.
Do EL NORTE or Washington Post have ads?
Washington Post shows ads; EL NORTE does not.
Which is updated more often, EL NORTE or Washington Post?
EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Washington Post every 9 days. Most recently, EL NORTE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Washington Post on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, EL NORTE or Washington Post?
EL NORTE currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Washington Post at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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