# EL NORTE vs INE

The clearest difference is rating: EL NORTE at 2.9 against INE's 2.3. EL NORTE also leads on chart position (#138 vs unranked) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). INE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL NORTE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. INE asks for nothing beyond the download.

EL NORTE holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of EL NORTE's written reviews are positive against 25% of INE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, INE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL NORTE | INE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-norte/id322378564/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ine/id996781654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [Instituto Nacional Electoral](https://appshunter.io/developer/535313500) |

## What reviewers say

### EL NORTE

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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 |


### INE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ine/id996781654)

Access INE services for the 2021 popular consultation. Find information about the consultation, polling station locations, official results, and ballot papers. Verify your voter ID's validity for official identification and expressing your opinion.

**Highlights:** Popular consultation information, Polling station locations, Official results, Ballot papers, Voter ID verification, Consultation materials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL NORTE free?

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

### Is INE free?

INE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EL NORTE or INE?

EL NORTE is rated higher. EL NORTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while INE averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do EL NORTE or INE have ads?

Neither EL NORTE nor INE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EL NORTE or INE?

EL NORTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and INE every 11 days. Most recently, EL NORTE was updated on October 13, 2026 and INE on October 16, 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.*