# REFORMA vs El Debate Impreso

The clearest difference is rating: El Debate Impreso at 4.5 against REFORMA's 3.3. El Debate Impreso also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 16%). REFORMA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 El Debate Impreso sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

El Debate Impreso holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of REFORMA's written reviews are positive against 32% of El Debate Impreso's.

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, El Debate Impreso every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFORMA | El Debate Impreso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772/reviews) | **[4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-debate-impreso/id440702623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **32.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [El Debate](https://appshunter.io/developer/440702626) |

## What reviewers say

### REFORMA

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #123 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


### El Debate Impreso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-debate-impreso/id440702623)

Access digital replicas of multiple regional newspapers. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access. Manage subscriptions and renewals through your device's settings.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper replicas, Purchase individual issues, Subscription options (1, 3, 6, 12 months), Automatic renewal management, Read on iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción Semanal | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Suscripción a La I Los Mochis | $4.49 | per month |
| Suscripción Semanal | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Suscripción a Perfiles Culiacán | $6.49 | per 6 months |
| Suscripción Mensual | $9.99 | per month |
| Suscripción Anual | $129.99 | per year |
| 1 Día El Debate de Culiacan | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Día El Debate Los Mochis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ejemplar de La I Los Mochis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ejemplar de Perfiles Culiacán | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ejemplar de Perfiles Los Mochis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ejemplar de La I De Sinaloa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ejemplar de El Debate Guasave | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFORMA free?

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

### Is El Debate Impreso free?

El Debate Impreso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, REFORMA or El Debate Impreso?

El Debate Impreso is rated higher. REFORMA averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while El Debate Impreso averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do REFORMA or El Debate Impreso have ads?

El Debate Impreso shows ads; REFORMA does not.

### Which is updated more often, REFORMA or El Debate Impreso?

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, and El Debate Impreso every 12 months. Most recently, REFORMA was updated on October 27, 2026 and El Debate Impreso on October 24, 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.*