Comparison

EL NORTE vs The Atlantic Magazine

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
Read full description

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 • All our historical content will always be within your reach.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

The Atlantic Magazine

Access in-depth reporting on politics, tech, and culture. Enjoy curated daily selections, narrated articles, and offline reading. Includes a daily crossword puzzle and accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Daily curated story selections
  • Narrated articles and podcasts
  • Offline reading capability
  • Daily crossword puzzle
  • Dark Mode reading
  • VoiceOver and large text support
Features
Read full description

Download The Atlantic’s app for complete coverage of politics, tech, culture, and more. Sharpen your perspective with reporting that examines the world with depth and accuracy. Challenge your assumptions with big ideas and bold arguments from Atlantic journalists. Spark your curiosity with magazine features that go deep into subjects you never considered before. And now, unlock unlimited access to all of our journalism, on any device, with an annual subscription. Atlantic App Features: TODAY: Every day, our editors bring you a selection of Atlantic stories that made them think—and think again. Exclusively on the app. LATEST: Quickly browse our most recently published stories from all sections, and save stories to read later. IN-APP AUDIO HUB: Enjoy narrated articles and podcasts directly from the app—from quick listens to deeper dives. OFFLINE READING: Download stories to read offline, wherever you are and whenever you want. UNLIMITED ACCESS: Read as many Atlantic articles as you’d like, in the app or on the web, with a monthly or annual subscription. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: Enjoy a clean and quiet reading experience, available in Dark Mode for evening reading. THE ATLANTIC CROSSWORD: Now available in a dedicated section, our daily puzzle gets bigger and more challenging every day. ACCESSIBLE TO ALL READERS: Support for VoiceOver and large text sizes. Terms and conditions: https://www.theatlantic.com/terms-and-conditions/ If you have any questions, please contact The Atlantic’s Customer Care team at support@theatlantic.com or (855) 940-0585.

Screenshots

EL NORTE4 screens
The Atlantic Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Atlantic Magazine at 4.9 against EL NORTE's 2.9. The Atlantic Magazine also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 23%) and ratings volume (137K vs 14). EL NORTE's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 The Atlantic Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Atlantic Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Atlantic Magazine has 137K 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 57% of The Atlantic Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, The Atlantic Magazine weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EL NORTE versus The Atlantic Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEL NORTEThe Atlantic Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)4.9 (137K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14137K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#143#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB53 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEditora el SolThe Atlantic Monthly Group LLC

Customer experience

EL NORTE

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

The Atlantic Magazine

All ratings136,708 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews853 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral12.8%
Negative30.5%

Bugs and requests

EL NORTE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Atlantic Magazine

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Repeated sign-in issues
  • Inability to access saved articles
  • Blank screens and loading problems
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Unreliable issue downloading

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add comprehensive search function
  • Improve sync between app and website
  • Provide better reading progress tracking
  • Allow sharing of articles within the app
  • Introduce customizable content feeds

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
10 purchases

The Atlantic Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • The Atlantic Magazine14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • The Atlantic Magazine14 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time8
  • December 2010 Issue$4.99
  • January 2011 Issue$4.99
  • The Atlantic March 2011$4.99
Show 5 more
  • The Atlantic April 2011$4.99
  • The Atlantic May 2011$4.99
  • The Atlantic June 20111$4.99
  • The Atlantic July/August 2011$4.99
  • The Atlantic Civil War Memorial Issue$8.99

Questions

Is EL NORTE free?
EL NORTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Atlantic Magazine free?
The Atlantic Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EL NORTE or The Atlantic Magazine?
The Atlantic Magazine is rated higher. EL NORTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Atlantic Magazine averages 4.9 from 137K ratings.
Do EL NORTE or The Atlantic Magazine have ads?
The Atlantic Magazine shows ads; EL NORTE does not.
Which is updated more often, EL NORTE or The Atlantic Magazine?
EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Atlantic Magazine weekly. Most recently, EL NORTE was updated on September 22, 2026 and The Atlantic Magazine on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, EL NORTE or The Atlantic Magazine?
EL NORTE currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and The Atlantic Magazine at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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