# APA vs ePaper DER STANDARD

The clearest difference is rating: ePaper DER STANDARD at 4.5 against APA's 1.2. ePaper DER STANDARD also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 5). APA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ePaper DER STANDARD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.90 per month. APA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ePaper DER STANDARD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ePaper DER STANDARD has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

APA ships an update every 6 months, ePaper DER STANDARD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APA | ePaper DER STANDARD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-ots/id360706674/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epaper-der-standard/id561387166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APA-Austria Presse Agentur eG](https://appshunter.io/developer/355679975) | [Der Standard](https://appshunter.io/developer/561387209) |

## 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


### ePaper DER STANDARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epaper-der-standard/id561387166)

Access independent quality journalism in a digital newspaper format or a mobile-optimized view. Enjoy editorial podcasts, videos, puzzles, and news read aloud. Get quick overviews with popular article summaries and access all editorial magazines.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper layout, Mobile-optimized view, Editorial podcasts, YouTube videos, Puzzles, News read aloud, Magazine access, Article summaries

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DER STANDARD Monatsabo | $29.90 | per month |
| DER STANDARD Einzelausgabe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 24/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 25/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 26/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 27/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 28/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 29/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 30/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Jobleben 31/12 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APA free?

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

### Is ePaper DER STANDARD free?

ePaper DER STANDARD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, APA or ePaper DER STANDARD?

ePaper DER STANDARD is rated higher. APA averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ePaper DER STANDARD averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do APA or ePaper DER STANDARD have ads?

ePaper DER STANDARD shows ads; APA does not.

### Which is updated more often, APA or ePaper DER STANDARD?

APA ships an update every 6 months, and ePaper DER STANDARD every 3 months. Most recently, APA was updated on June 5, 2026 and ePaper DER STANDARD on September 24, 2026.

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