# Panorama vs Focus Junior

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Junior at free with in-app purchases against Panorama's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panorama sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Focus Junior sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Panorama against 5.0 for Focus Junior. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.

Panorama ships an update every 7 months, Focus Junior every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panorama | Focus Junior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panorama/id374956977/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-junior/id646717557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 85 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panorama srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463203424) | [Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333462012) |

## What reviewers say

### Panorama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panorama/id374956977)

This Italian news magazine app delivers weekly updates on current events, economy, technology, and culture. It offers in-depth articles, investigations, photo reports, and expert opinions. Users can purchase single issues or subscribe for continuous access.

**Highlights:** Weekly news updates, In-depth articles, Investigations and reports, Photo essays, Opinion pieces, Digital subscription options

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Panorama | $4.49 | per month |
| Abbonamento mensile a Panorama | $4.49 | per month |
| Panorama | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Abb. trimestrale a Panorama | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Panorama | $36.99 | per year |
| Abbonamento annuale a Panorama | $36.99 | per year |
| n.31 - 23/7/2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| n.34 - 13/8/2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| n.35 - 20/8/2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| n.41 - 01/10/2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| n.46 - 05/11/2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Panorama Collezione 03 2023 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Focus Junior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-junior/id646717557)

This app delivers engaging content for young readers, covering animals, science, nature, history, current events, games, and experiments. It aims to satisfy natural curiosity and make learning about the world fun and intelligent. Users can purchase single issues or subscribe for monthly or annual access.

**Highlights:** Engaging articles for young readers, Topics: animals, science, nature, history, Includes current events and games, Junior reporter section, Digital magazine format, Subscription options available

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Junior Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Junior Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Junior Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus_Junior_2013_112 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus_Junior_2013_113 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus_Junior_2014_124 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus Junior 2016 / 146 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus Junior 2016 / 147 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus Pico Natale (in allegato le cover) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panorama free?

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

### Is Focus Junior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Panorama or Focus Junior?

Focus Junior is rated higher. Panorama averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Focus Junior averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Panorama or Focus Junior have ads?

Neither Panorama nor Focus Junior shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panorama or Focus Junior?

Panorama ships an update every 7 months, and Focus Junior every 5 months. Most recently, Panorama was updated on September 25, 2026 and Focus Junior on September 30, 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.*