# op vs JOURNAL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: op at none against JOURNAL's 4. JOURNAL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JOURNAL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. op asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | op | JOURNAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ippen Digital GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/329667368) | [Presse Verlagsgesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324140360) |

## 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


### JOURNAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-app/id1301365612)

Discover Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region's best of culture, leisure, and nightlife. Get daily local news, event listings, and exclusive restaurant recommendations. Access premium content with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Local city life guide, Event calendar for the region, Daily local news updates, Culture and film tips, Restaurant recommendations, TV program guide

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monatsabonnement | $1.49 | per month |
| JOURNALPLUS-Jahresabonnement | $9.49 | per year |
| JOURNALPLUS 7-Tage-Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Geht Aus! Jubiläums-Aktion | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is op free?

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

### Is JOURNAL free?

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

### Do op or JOURNAL have ads?

op shows ads; JOURNAL does not.

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

op ships an update every 3 weeks, and JOURNAL every 3 weeks. Most recently, op was updated on October 13, 2026 and JOURNAL on October 11, 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.*