Comparison

VEJA vs O Globo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VEJA

Access top news from Brazil and around the world, covering politics, economy, health, and culture. Enjoy exclusive content from the print magazine and website, featuring opinions from renowned journalists and in-depth analysis.

Highlights
  • Global news coverage
  • In-depth analysis
  • Exclusive content access
  • Opinion pieces from journalists
  • Access to 10 Abril brands
Features
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Aplicativo da revista VEJA, que reúne as principais notícias do Brasil e do mundo. Com uma trajetória de mais de 50 anos e um forte compromisso com seus leitores, você acompanha discussões sobre Política, Economia, Saúde, Cultura e outros temas relevantes. Mantenha-se atualizado com coberturas importantes e informações em tempo real. No App, você acessa Conteúdos Exclusivos da revista impressa e do site, e acompanha a opinião de jornalistas renomados na comunicação brasileira. São mais de 25 colunistas que abordam os acontecimentos do mundo com seriedade e credibilidade. O app da revista VEJA inclui: - Cobertura abrangente dos eventos mundiais; - Análises detalhadas sobre as principais notícias; - Reportagens exclusivas e em tempo real; - Acesso a conteúdos de outras 10 marcas Abril, sem pagar a mais por isso. Marcas incluídas neste app: Veja, Superinteressante, Quatro Rodas, Claudia, Você S/A, Você RH, Veja Saúde, Veja SP, Veja RIO e Veja Negócios. Faça o download do App VEJA para seu dispositivo iOS e desfrute de informações de qualidade, com funcionalidades exclusivas para assinantes.

About

O Globo

Access exclusive news, in-depth analyses, and special reports from top columnists. Read the digital replica of the newspaper offline on your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a 30-day free trial before subscribing.

Highlights
  • Unlimited access to exclusive content
  • Real-time event following
  • Analyses from top columnists
  • Special reports and interviews
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Offline reading capability
Features
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With O Globo, you get unlimited access to exclusive content and can follow major events in real time. Read analyses from the country’s top columnists, as well as special reports and interviews that provide in-depth coverage of the most relevant topics of the moment. With the Digital Newspaper (Jornal Digital), you can access the digital replica of the printed O Globo—available for offline reading—so you can read whenever and wherever you like, on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Try it free for 30 days! After the promotional period, the subscription costs just R$ 39.90/month, or the standard price in effect at that time. If you are already an O Globo subscriber*, access to the app is included in your subscription at no extra cost. *This benefit applies to subscribers of the following plans: O Globo 7-Day Print, O Globo Combo, O Globo Digital, and O Globo Digital Premium. The app is available for smartphones and tablets running iOS 10.0 or later. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • OFFER: 30 days free; after the promotional period, the cost is R$ 39.90/month or the standard price in effect at that time. • PAYMENT: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase, following the free trial period. • AUTO-RENEWAL: Your subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can disable auto-renewal at any time via your App Store account settings. • FREE TRIAL: Any unused portion of a free trial period—if offered—will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to this app, where applicable. •PRIVACY POLICY: http://www.globo.com/privacidade.html •TERMS OF SERVICE: http://editoraglobo.globo.com/app/term/termo-de-uso-globomais/termos-de-uso.html For questions or suggestions, please contact us via email or through our telephone support center. Email: faleconosco@infoglobo.com.br Phone: 4002-5300, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM; and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Alternatively, you may send a message via WhatsApp to: (21) 4002 5300.

Screenshots

VEJA4 screens
O Globo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VEJA at none against O Globo's shown. O Globo's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.8) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VEJA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and O Globo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

O Globo holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: O Globo has 89 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of VEJA's written reviews are positive against 16% of O Globo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VEJA ships an update every 3 weeks, O Globo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VEJA versus O Globo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEJAO Globo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (17 ratings)3.2 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better15.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1789 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAbrilEditora Globo

Customer experience

VEJA

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative78.1%

O Globo

All ratings89 ratings
Positive53.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative44.9%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative79.4%

User reviews

VEJA

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app experience
  • 👍 Great interactive features
  • 💡 Innovative content delivery
  • 🚀 Fast and stable performance

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable content downloads
  • 👎 Poor customer support

O Globo

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast load times
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Good navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Unstable app
  • 👎 Poor user experience
  • 👎 Outdated design

Bugs and requests

VEJA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to restore purchased content
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between Wi-Fi and cellular
  • Outdated content not automatically removed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrate with Apple Newsstand
  • Offer discounted subscription for print subscribers
  • Improve navigation and bookmarking features
  • Optimize for retina display devices

O Globo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Download failures
  • Unexpected app closures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved offline functionality
  • Customizable text size
  • Integrated search

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VEJA

Subscriptions4
  • Revista VEJA Mensal$0.991 Month
  • Revista VEJA Mensal$3.991 Month
  • Revista VEJA Anual$12.991 Year
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  • Revista VEJA Anual1 Year trial$17.991 Year
9 purchases

O Globo

Subscriptions5
  • Assinatura do Jornal O Globo7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Assinatura do Jornal O Globo$1.991 Month
  • Assinatura do Jornal O Globo7 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
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  • Assinatura do Jornal O Globo1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Assinatura do Jornal O Globo1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Edição do dia 22/05/2011$1.99
  • Edição do dia 29/05/2011$1.99
  • Edição do dia 26/06/2011$1.99
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  • Edição do dia 24/07/2011$1.99

Questions

Is VEJA free?
VEJA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is O Globo free?
O Globo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VEJA or O Globo?
O Globo is rated higher. VEJA averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while O Globo averages 3.2 from 89 ratings.
Do VEJA or O Globo have ads?
O Globo shows ads; VEJA does not.
Which is updated more often, VEJA or O Globo?
VEJA ships an update every 3 weeks, and O Globo fortnightly. Most recently, VEJA was updated on November 8, 2026 and O Globo on November 10, 2026.

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