# op vs Main

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: op at none against Main's 9. op also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Main's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Main sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. op asks for nothing beyond the download.

op ships an update every 3 weeks, Main every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | op | Main |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-echo/id1131191097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 116 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ippen Digital GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/329667368) | [Verlag und Druckerei Main-Echo GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/415877974) |

## What reviewers say

### op

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/op-onlinede/id368738592)

Stay informed with local and global news, videos, and events. Get real-time updates and share articles with friends. Engage in discussions with other readers and customize your news feed.

**Highlights:** Local and global news updates, Videos and photos, Event information, Push notifications, Bookmark articles, Share articles, Comment section, Homescreen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Main

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-echo/id1131191097)

Stay informed with local and global news, multimedia content like live blogs and videos, and personalized topic and location settings. Enjoy a free trial and convenient push notifications to never miss an update. Access premium content with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Local and world news, Push notifications, Liveblogs, photos, videos, podcasts, Personalized topics and locations, Save articles to a watchlist, Free trial available

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Monatsabo | $12.99 | per month |
| Subscription for 3 months | $18.49 | per 3 months |
| 3 month subscription (BF) | $18.49 | per 3 months |
| 3-Monatsabo | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $64.99 | per year |
| 6-Monatsabo | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Jahresabo | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is op free?

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

### Is Main free?

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

### Do op or Main have ads?

op shows ads; Main does not.

### Which is updated more often, op or Main?

op ships an update every 3 weeks, and Main every 7 months. Most recently, op was updated on October 13, 2026 and Main on October 13, 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.*