# APA vs Die Presse

The clearest difference is rating: Die Presse at 4.3 against APA's 1.2. Die Presse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 5). APA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Die Presse sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. APA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Die Presse holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively.

APA ships an update every 6 months, Die Presse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APA | Die Presse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-ots/id360706674/reviews) | **[4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/die-presse/id394872877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [APA-Austria Presse Agentur eG](https://appshunter.io/developer/355679975) | ["Die Presse" Digital GmbH & Co KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/394872880) |

## What reviewers say

### APA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-ots/id360706674)

Stay informed about Austria's key topics with timely mobile updates. Access the latest press releases, images, and videos categorized by channel. Receive push notifications for top themes and upcoming events, and easily share content via social media or email.

**Highlights:** Real-time press releases, Categorized news channels, Topical news alerts, Event calendar integration, Content sharing via social media, Customizable search profiles, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Die Presse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/die-presse/id394872877)

Access quality journalism with news, opinion, and magazine content. Read articles offline, follow favorite authors, and engage in discussions. Includes a daily ePaper edition and integrated podcast player.

**Highlights:** Offline reading mode, Push notifications for breaking news, Dark mode, Follow authors, Save articles to a reading list, Integrated podcast player, Comment on articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Die Presse"-premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Die Presse | $20.99 | per month |
| "Die Presse"- Premium + ePaper | $29.99 | per month |
| "Die Presse"- Premium + ePaper | $29.99 | per month |
| "Die Presse"-premium + ePaper | $29.99 | per month |
| Die Presse | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium + ePaper jährlich | $199.99 | per year |
| Die Presse | $204.99 | per year |
| Daily Newspaper from 31/07/2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe vom 27. April 2017 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 12. April 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Die Presse"-premium Tagespass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APA free?

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

### Is Die Presse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APA or Die Presse?

Die Presse is rated higher. APA averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Die Presse averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do APA or Die Presse have ads?

Die Presse shows ads; APA does not.

### Which is updated more often, APA or Die Presse?

APA ships an update every 6 months, and Die Presse fortnightly. Most recently, APA was updated on June 5, 2026 and Die Presse on September 21, 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.*