# Gazzetta Reader vs Il Messaggero

The clearest difference is rating: Il Messaggero at 3.0 against Gazzetta Reader's 2.0. Il Messaggero also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 18%). Gazzetta Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gazzetta Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Il Messaggero sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Il Messaggero holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gazzetta Reader has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Gazzetta Reader's written reviews are positive against 29% of Il Messaggero's.

Gazzetta Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Il Messaggero every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gazzetta Reader | Il Messaggero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazzetta-reader/id371704219/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/il-messaggero/id396297761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **28.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326634019) | [Gruppo Caltagirone Editore](https://appshunter.io/developer/379330637) |

## What reviewers say

### Gazzetta Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazzetta-reader/id371704219)

Access Italy's most popular daily newspaper and its eight local editions each morning. Enjoy in-depth stories, exclusive magazines, and expert opinions. Read offline and discover subscription offers with flexible cancellation options.

**Highlights:** Morning newspaper access from 3 AM, Eight local editions, In-depth stories and insights, Exclusive magazines and specials, Expert opinions, Offline reading

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gazzetta Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Gazzetta Gold | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| GazzettaGold | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| G ALL Mensile 9,99€/mese | $9.99 | per month |
| Abbonamento Mensile in promo | $12.99 | per month |
| Abbonamento a La Gazzetta dello Sport Digital Edition | $13.99 | per month |
| Gazzetta Gold | $19.99 | per month |
| GazzettaGold | $19.99 | per month |


### Il Messaggero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/il-messaggero/id396297761)

Access daily newspaper editions, including local news and special supplements, on your mobile devices. Enjoy offline reading and real-time updates with photos, videos, weather, and horoscopes.

**Highlights:** Daily digital newspaper editions, Offline reading capability, Access to local editions, Includes supplements and specials, Photo galleries and videos, Real-time news updates, Weather forecasts and horoscopes

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Il Messaggero | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Abbonamento Settimanale | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Abbonamento Settimanale | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Il Messaggero | $15.99 | per month |
| Abbonamento Mensile Digital+ | $17.99 | per month |
| Abbonamento Mensile | $18.49 | per month |
| Abbonamento Mensile 2022 | $18.49 | per month |
| Abbonamento Mensile | $19.99 | per month |
| Il Messaggero | $179.99 | per year |
| Abbonamento Annuale | $179.99 | per year |
| Abbonamento Annuale | $184.99 | per year |
| Abbonamento 1 mese | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gazzetta Reader free?

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

### Is Il Messaggero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gazzetta Reader or Il Messaggero?

Il Messaggero is rated higher. Gazzetta Reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Il Messaggero averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gazzetta Reader or Il Messaggero have ads?

Neither Gazzetta Reader nor Il Messaggero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gazzetta Reader or Il Messaggero?

Gazzetta Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Il Messaggero every 6 months. Most recently, Gazzetta Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and Il Messaggero on September 23, 2026.

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