# EL NORTE vs Slate.com

The clearest difference is rating: Slate.com at 4.5 against EL NORTE's 2.9. Slate.com also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 14) and review sentiment (33% vs 23%). EL NORTE's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL NORTE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Slate.com sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slate.com holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slate.com has 9.1K 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 33% of Slate.com's.

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, Slate.com every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL NORTE | Slate.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-norte/id322378564/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slatecom/id357555242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **33.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #153 | **#63** |
| Size | 64 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [The Slate Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/796274625) |

## What reviewers say

### EL NORTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-norte/id322378564)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


### Slate.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slatecom/id357555242)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #87 Top Grossing · News, #177 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access award-winning daily online magazine content, including in-depth analysis, commentary, and podcasts. Enjoy curated stories, reviews, and advice with options for ad-free reading and exclusive content through a membership.

**Highlights:** Editorially curated stories, Political and legal commentary, Movie and television reviews, Award-winning podcasts, Push notifications, Light/Dark mode reading, Slate Plus membership

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slate Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Slate Plus | $68.99 | per year |
| Slate Plus | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean layout, easy to navigate
- 🚀 Great news source
- 🚀 Excellent journalism
- 👍 Informative, insightful content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable login and sign-in
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Blank screens and white screens
- Inability to access Slate Plus content
- Podcasts cutting out or not playing correctly

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve podcast playback controls
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Better identify Slate Plus content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL NORTE free?

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

### Is Slate.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EL NORTE or Slate.com?

Slate.com is rated higher. EL NORTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Slate.com averages 4.5 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do EL NORTE or Slate.com have ads?

Slate.com shows ads; EL NORTE does not.

### Which is updated more often, EL NORTE or Slate.com?

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Slate.com every 5 weeks. Most recently, EL NORTE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Slate.com on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, EL NORTE or Slate.com?

EL NORTE currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Slate.com at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*