# EL COMERCIO+ vs EL UNIVERSO

The clearest difference is rating: EL UNIVERSO at 4.5 against EL COMERCIO+'s 3.5. EL UNIVERSO also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 2). EL COMERCIO+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL COMERCIO+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month and EL UNIVERSO sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EL UNIVERSO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL UNIVERSO has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EL COMERCIO+'s written reviews are positive against 31% of EL UNIVERSO's.

EL COMERCIO+ ships an update every 5 weeks, EL UNIVERSO every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL COMERCIO+ | EL UNIVERSO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-comercio-plus/id332711238/reviews) | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-universo/id532362296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vocento S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323495839) | [EL UNIVERSO](https://appshunter.io/developer/496585703) |

## What reviewers say

### EL COMERCIO+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-comercio-plus/id332711238)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay instantly informed with local and national news through an interactive experience. Customize your feed, set alerts for breaking news and sports, and read content offline. Save articles and videos to enjoy later on any device.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Customizable alerts and notifications, Offline content access, Save articles and media for later, Real-time local, national, and world news, Adaptive design for portrait/landscape

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mensual | $9.95 | per month |
| Anual | $89.00 | per year |


### EL UNIVERSO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-universo/id532362296)

Access all the content from a major newspaper in one app. Read daily editions, exclusive content, and download publications for offline reading. Stay informed about local and global events.

**Highlights:** Read daily newspaper editions, Access exclusive daily content, Download publications for offline reading, Stay updated on local and world news, Browse various sections like Business and Lifestyle

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Consumible diario | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ejemplar Digital - Quiosco | $0.99 | one-time |
| No consumible - SAMBO OCT14 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL COMERCIO+ free?

EL COMERCIO+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EL UNIVERSO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EL COMERCIO+ or EL UNIVERSO?

EL UNIVERSO is rated higher. EL COMERCIO+ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EL UNIVERSO averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do EL COMERCIO+ or EL UNIVERSO have ads?

EL UNIVERSO shows ads; EL COMERCIO+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, EL COMERCIO+ or EL UNIVERSO?

EL COMERCIO+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and EL UNIVERSO every 10 months. Most recently, EL COMERCIO+ was updated on August 19, 2026 and EL UNIVERSO on September 22, 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.*