# REFORMA vs Diario MX

The clearest difference is rating: REFORMA at 3.3 against Diario MX's 2.3. REFORMA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 72 months). Diario MX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

REFORMA holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFORMA has 16 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Diario MX's.

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, Diario MX every 72 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REFORMA | Diario MX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reforma/id322385772/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diario-mx/id985314277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **15.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 72 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Editora el Sol](https://appshunter.io/developer/322378567) | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) |

## What reviewers say

### REFORMA

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #88 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


### Diario MX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diario-mx/id985314277)

Access daily digital editions of leading newspapers from Chihuahua and South Texas. Stay updated on regional news, economy, sports, and entertainment, plus weekly and monthly magazines.

**Highlights:** Daily digital newspaper editions, Regional news coverage, Economy, sports, and entertainment, Weekly and monthly magazines, Information on Chihuahua and South Texas

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REFORMA free?

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

### Is Diario MX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, REFORMA or Diario MX?

REFORMA is rated higher. REFORMA averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Diario MX averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do REFORMA or Diario MX have ads?

Diario MX shows ads; REFORMA does not.

### Which is updated more often, REFORMA or Diario MX?

REFORMA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Diario MX every 72 months. Most recently, REFORMA was updated on October 29, 2026 and Diario MX on October 24, 2026.

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