# EL NORTE vs The Atlantic Magazine

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL NORTE | The Atlantic Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-norte/id322378564/reviews) | **[4.9 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-atlantic-magazine/id397599894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **137K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #153 | **#13** |
| Size | 64 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389643427) |

## 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 |


### The Atlantic Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-atlantic-magazine/id397599894)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #16 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #22 Top Grossing · News, #36 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Atlantic Magazine | $8.99 | per month |
| The Atlantic Magazine | $89.99 | per year |
| December 2010 Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2011 Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic March 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic April 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic May 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic June 20111 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic July/August 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic Civil War Memorial Issue | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent journalism
- 🌟 High-quality writing
- 👍 Beautiful app design
- 🎨 Elegant dark mode
- 🔊 Useful audio features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🤔 Unintuitive navigation
- 📵 Excessive ads for subscribers
- 💾 Issues with offline access

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #153 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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