Comparison

MURAL vs Grupo Fórmula

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MURAL

Access independent journalism from GRUPO REFORMA on your Apple devices. Enjoy video content, save articles, listen to news on the go, and receive breaking news alerts. Read the digital printed edition and join discussions.

Highlights
  • Independent journalism content
  • Video content library
  • Save articles to favorites
  • Listen to articles
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Digital printed edition
  • User comments and sharing
Features
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Stay well informed wherever you are. Enjoy GRUPO REFORMA's independent journalism with MURAL's specially designed app for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. • Enjoy all MURAL's content on this app designed specially for you. • All our Video content is available in one place with completely free access. There you'll find all the most relevant news on video presented by section and you'll also be able to easily find episodes of your favorite programs. • In the Favoritos (Favorites) section you can keep the articles or slide shows you're interested in. • In the Escuchar Notas (Listen to Articles ) module you can keep up to date even if you're driving or exercising, just by choosing the content that interests you. • All our historical content will always be within your reach. Use the search tab and find all past articles, photos and videos as well as the opinions of your favorite op-ed columnist. • Keep up with the latest developments with the Breaking News service. Choose the topic that interests you, create an alert by choosing a word and we'll automatically let you know when we publish new information so you can read it straight away. • Check out the full-size slide shows and enjoy them to the full with your retina display. • Consult our Edición Impresa (Printed Edition) in digital format updated for you from 5:00 am. You can easily access all our sections and special supplements there. • Find all available multimedia content directly right there, in the printed edition of each publication. • Join the conversation: read other people's comments and participate with your own opinion on the topics that interest you. • Share all the content on your Social Networks and WhatsApp. Encourage your friends and relatives to stay in the loop too. • Choose your favorite section in the new notification center Widget and easily read the headlines without opening the app. Apple Watch: • Keep up to date via Apple Watch by reading the main headlines of the latest news. • Stay alert using the face of your watch: configure the app in 'complications'. • Enjoy the Breaking News feature without using your iPhone. • Delve deeper into a news story by using Handoff to keep reading on your iPhone, or save it directly in your favorites.   Download our application now and enjoy its constant improvements. MURAL is free for a limited time, at the end you will have several subscription options. iTunes subscription options: • $5.99 USD weekly, $20.99 USD monthly or $179.99 USD annually. • Access from 4 different devices when creating your account. • Your iTunes account will be charged and renewed automatically (cancellations valid 24 hours ahead of automatic payment date). • You can manage your subscription through iTunes and cancel automatic payment in Settings/Configuration. • Free trial only for new subscribers, days depend on the period of the subscription. At the time of subscription, the remaining trial days are canceled. Privacy Policy https://www.mural.com.mx/libre/estatico/avisoprivacidad/aviso_privacidad.htm Terms of Use https://www.mural.com.mx/libre/estatico/terminosycondiciones/terminos_y_condiciones.html

About

Grupo Fórmula

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
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Abriendo la Conversación con una nueva forma de contar la historia porque estar bien informados es poder. La nueva app de Radio Fórmula Digital para tu iPhone o iPad es mucho más que solo noticias: es tu ventana a lo que realmente importa en tu colonia, en México y el mundo. Conéctate con la información que transforma tu día y te ayuda a tomar mejores decisiones. Accede a todos nuestros programas de Radio, Telefórmula y Podcast y escucha a las grandes personalidades y talentos más influyentes en México con solo un clic donde estés y cuando tú decidas. Consulta diariamente la información más útil y relevante para ti. ¡Solo lo que tú necesitas! Cada segundo importa. ¡Mantente al tanto de lo esencial con Radio Fórmula!

Screenshots

MURAL4 screens
Grupo Fórmula3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grupo Fórmula at none against MURAL's 3. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MURAL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Grupo Fórmula asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MURAL versus Grupo Fórmula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMURALGrupo Fórmula
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better12.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB145 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEditora el SolInformula S.A. de C.V.

Customer experience

MURAL

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%

Grupo Fórmula

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative48.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative78.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MURAL

Subscriptions3
  • Mural$5.997 Days
  • Mural7 Days trial$20.991 Month
  • Mural1 Month trial$179.991 Year
None

Grupo Fórmula

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MURAL free?
MURAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grupo Fórmula free?
Grupo Fórmula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MURAL or Grupo Fórmula have ads?
Neither MURAL nor Grupo Fórmula shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MURAL or Grupo Fórmula?
MURAL ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grupo Fórmula monthly. Most recently, MURAL was updated on October 29, 2026 and Grupo Fórmula on October 29, 2026.

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