Comparison

EL NORTE vs The Minnesota Star Tribune

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 • All our historical content will always be within your reach.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

The Minnesota Star Tribune

Stay informed with comprehensive Minnesota news coverage from over 240 journalists. Access breaking news alerts, in-depth reports, and trending topics in sports, food, and home. Enjoy a sampling of articles or unlock unlimited access with a digital subscription.

Highlights
  • Minnesota news coverage
  • National and world news
  • Sports and team updates
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Opinion and feature articles
  • Search and share stories
Features
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Minnesota news you can trust, from the state's largest newsroom. Get breaking news alerts the moment news happens, plus reporting on the Twin Cities and communities across Minnesota from the Pulitzer Prize-winning Star Tribune. • Breaking news alerts: be first to know when news happens • Local coverage from Minneapolis, St. Paul and across the state • Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, Wild and Gophers coverage • Opinion and commentary that sparks conversation • Food, home, garden and things to do from our features team • eEdition: the printed newspaper, page by page, on your phone or tablet Free to download. Subscribers get unlimited articles. Already a subscriber? Just log in. Payment is charged to your App Store account when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically each month unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://help.startribune.com/hc/en-us/articles/13174044736141-StarTribune-com-Terms-of-Use Privacy Policy: https://www.startribune.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

EL NORTE4 screens
The Minnesota Star Tribune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Minnesota Star Tribune at 4.4 against EL NORTE's 2.9. The Minnesota Star Tribune also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 14) and review sentiment (32% vs 23%). EL NORTE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 The Minnesota Star Tribune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Minnesota Star Tribune holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Minnesota Star Tribune has 13K 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 32% of The Minnesota Star Tribune's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, The Minnesota Star Tribune every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
EL NORTE versus The Minnesota Star Tribune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEL NORTEThe Minnesota Star Tribune
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)4.4 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews31.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1413K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB59 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEditora el SolThe Star Tribune Media Company

Customer experience

EL NORTE

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

The Minnesota Star Tribune

All ratings13,189 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative57.6%

Bugs and requests

EL NORTE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Minnesota Star Tribune

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when switching between screens
  • Inability to load comments or view images
  • Inconsistent login and subscription behavior
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize news feed and sections
  • Improved article bookmarking and reading list
  • Easier access to specific sports teams and leagues
  • Larger font size options for accessibility
  • Integration with other news apps and social media

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
2 purchases

The Minnesota Star Tribune

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Digital Access$25.991 Month
  • Premium Digital Access$259.991 Year

Questions

Is EL NORTE free?
EL NORTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Minnesota Star Tribune free?
The Minnesota Star Tribune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EL NORTE or The Minnesota Star Tribune?
The Minnesota Star Tribune is rated higher. EL NORTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Minnesota Star Tribune averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.
Do EL NORTE or The Minnesota Star Tribune have ads?
The Minnesota Star Tribune shows ads; EL NORTE does not.
Which is updated more often, EL NORTE or The Minnesota Star Tribune?
EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Minnesota Star Tribune every 2 months. Most recently, EL NORTE was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Minnesota Star Tribune on November 12, 2026.

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