# REFORMA vs Grupo Fórmula

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grupo Fórmula at none against REFORMA's 3. REFORMA's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for REFORMA against 3.3 for Grupo Fórmula. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of REFORMA's written reviews are positive against 13% of Grupo Fórmula's.

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, Grupo Fórmula monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFORMA | Grupo Fórmula |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772/reviews)** | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grupo-formula/id390461163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **15.8% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [Informula S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650247663) |

## What reviewers say

### REFORMA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #156 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access independent journalism and breaking news from GRUPO REFORMA. Enjoy video content, listen to articles, save favorites, and read the digital printed edition. Stay informed on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Independent journalism content, Free video news access, Save articles to favorites, Listen to articles on the go, Digital printed edition, Breaking news alerts, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reforma | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Reforma | $20.99 | per month |
| Reforma | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good UI/UX (older reviews)
- 👍 Informative content (implied by subscription willingness)
- 👍 Useful for staying updated abroad (older reviews)

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Full of ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐌 Slow loading/performance
- 💸 Ads despite subscription
- 🐛 App instability/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Dark mode text not white
- App logs out user
- Subscription activation errors
- Text size not adjustable on iPad
- Related articles not loading

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Download all pages in background
- Improve cross-system login
- Add search functionality
- Add send by mail


### Grupo Fórmula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grupo-formula/id390461163)

Stay informed with a comprehensive news and information platform. Access live radio programs, Telefórmula, and podcasts from influential personalities in Mexico and around the world. Make better decisions with relevant and essential daily updates.

**Highlights:** Live radio programs, Telefórmula access, Podcast library, Influential personality content, Personalized information, Global and local news

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFORMA free?

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

### Is Grupo Fórmula free?

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

### Which has better reviews, REFORMA or Grupo Fórmula?

REFORMA is rated higher. REFORMA averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Grupo Fórmula averages 3.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do REFORMA or Grupo Fórmula have ads?

Neither REFORMA nor Grupo Fórmula shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REFORMA or Grupo Fórmula?

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grupo Fórmula monthly. Most recently, REFORMA was updated on October 29, 2026 and Grupo Fórmula on October 29, 2026.

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