# REFORMA vs The Globe and Mail

The clearest difference is rating: The Globe and Mail at 4.7 against REFORMA's 3.1. The Globe and Mail also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 16%) and ratings volume (3K vs 17). REFORMA's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REFORMA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and The Globe and Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Globe and Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Globe and Mail has 3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of REFORMA's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Globe and Mail's.

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, The Globe and Mail every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFORMA | The Globe and Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-globe-and-mail/id429228415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #84 | **#72** |
| Size | 98 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [The Globe and Mail Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424646049) |

## What reviewers say

### REFORMA

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #113 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


### The Globe and Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-globe-and-mail/id429228415)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #98 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access award-winning news, commentary, and analysis from Canada and around the world. Customize your news feed, enjoy audio articles, and save content for offline reading. Subscribers gain access to exclusive features and can gift articles.

**Highlights:** Customized news feed, Audio articles, Offline reading, Stock Watchlist, Article commenting, Newsletter subscriptions, Gift articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent news coverage
- 🗞️ Authoritative and balanced reporting
- 🌍 Comprehensive international news
- 📊 Valuable financial and investment content
- 🧠 Insightful opinion and analysis pieces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow app performance and frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📱 Unintuitive and cluttered user interface
- 🔒 Difficult subscription cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly or requiring internet connection
- Notifications not working as expected
- Syncing issues between app and website versions
- Frequent login problems and account management difficulties

**Requested features**

- Automatic dark mode option
- Improved offline reading capabilities
- Better integration with user's portfolio and watchlists
- Easier access to comments and ability to participate
- More personalized news recommendations and content curation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFORMA free?

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

### Is The Globe and Mail free?

The Globe and Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, REFORMA or The Globe and Mail?

The Globe and Mail is rated higher. REFORMA averages 3.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while The Globe and Mail averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do REFORMA or The Globe and Mail have ads?

The Globe and Mail shows ads; REFORMA does not.

### Which is updated more often, REFORMA or The Globe and Mail?

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Globe and Mail every 2 weeks. Most recently, REFORMA was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Globe and Mail on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, REFORMA or The Globe and Mail?

REFORMA currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and The Globe and Mail at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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