# EL NORTE vs El Universal Edición Digital

The clearest difference is rating: El Universal Edición Digital at 4.7 against EL NORTE's 2.9. El Universal Edición Digital also leads on ratings volume (508 vs 14). EL NORTE's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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 El Universal Edición Digital sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

El Universal Edición Digital holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: El Universal Edición Digital has 508 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 27% of El Universal Edición Digital's.

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, El Universal Edición Digital every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL NORTE | El Universal Edición Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-norte/id322378564/reviews) | **[4.7 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-universal-edicion-digital/id484578558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **508** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [El Universal CPN](https://appshunter.io/developer/383395270) |

## What reviewers say

### EL NORTE

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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 |


### El Universal Edición Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-universal-edicion-digital/id484578558)

Access Mexico's leading newspaper on your iOS device, offering comprehensive coverage of politics, economy, entertainment, and culture. Enjoy exclusive columns and special editions, with offline access for reading anytime, anywhere. Stay informed with daily updates from 5 am.

**Highlights:** Daily newspaper editions, Politics, economy, entertainment, culture news, Exclusive columns, Special editions, Offline access, Automatic renewal subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| El Universal un mes | $3.99 | per month |
| El Universal 1 año | $32.99 | per year |
| El Universal Edicion Unica | $0.99 | one-time |
| El Universal Edicion diaria | $0.99 | one-time |
| El Universal Suscripcion Mensual | $3.99 | one-time |
| El Universal Suscripcion Anual | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Keeps users informed about Mexico
- 👍 Good for staying connected to roots
- 👍 Unbiased and real reporting
- 👍 Fast delivery in electronic format
- 👍 Collection of past issues available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 App not loading
- 🐛 Articles not displaying correctly
- 🐛 Error messages appearing
- 🐛 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- Subscription appears cancelled
- Cannot subscribe again
- App shows wrong articles
- App shows errors

**Requested features**

- Improve app functionality
- Fix article display errors
- Show author and articulist names
- Allow re-subscription
- Improve interface usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL NORTE free?

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

### Is El Universal Edición Digital free?

El Universal Edición Digital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EL NORTE or El Universal Edición Digital?

El Universal Edición Digital is rated higher. EL NORTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while El Universal Edición Digital averages 4.7 from 508 ratings.

### Do EL NORTE or El Universal Edición Digital have ads?

El Universal Edición Digital shows ads; EL NORTE does not.

### Which is updated more often, EL NORTE or El Universal Edición Digital?

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and El Universal Edición Digital every 6 months. Most recently, EL NORTE was updated on September 22, 2026 and El Universal Edición Digital on September 25, 2026.

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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.*