Comparison

Grupo Fórmula vs El Universal +

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

Head to head
About

Grupo Fórmula

Stay informed with a comprehensive news and information platform. Access live radio programs, Telefórmula, and podcasts from influential personalities in Mexico and around the world. Make better decisions with relevant and essential daily updates.

Highlights
  • Live radio programs
  • Telefórmula access
  • Podcast library
  • Influential personality content
  • Personalized information
  • Global and local news
Features
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Abriendo la Conversación con una nueva forma de contar la historia porque estar bien informados es poder. La nueva app de Radio Fórmula Digital para tu iPhone o iPad es mucho más que solo noticias: es tu ventana a lo que realmente importa en tu colonia, en México y el mundo. Conéctate con la información que transforma tu día y te ayuda a tomar mejores decisiones. Accede a todos nuestros programas de Radio, Telefórmula y Podcast y escucha a las grandes personalidades y talentos más influyentes en México con solo un clic donde estés y cuando tú decidas. Consulta diariamente la información más útil y relevante para ti. ¡Solo lo que tú necesitas! Cada segundo importa. ¡Mantente al tanto de lo esencial con Radio Fórmula!

About

El Universal +

Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia content from a leading Mexican news source. Enjoy a modern, intuitive design with real-time updates, exclusive podcasts, videos, and photo galleries. Subscribers receive special event access and benefits.

Highlights
  • Real-time news updates
  • Expert analysis and reports
  • Exclusive podcasts and videos
  • Photo galleries
  • Subscriber-exclusive events and benefits
  • Modern, intuitive design
Features
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Vive la nueva experiencia digital de EL UNIVERSAL, el medio líder en noticias, análisis y contenidos multimedia en México. Nuestra app te conecta con la información más relevante, al instante, con el sello de confianza que nos distingue desde hace más de un siglo. Por qué descargarla: Diseño renovado, moderno e intuitivo. Noticias en tiempo real, reportajes y análisis de expertos. Podcasts, videos y fotogalerías exclusivas. Eventos y beneficios exclusivos para suscriptores. Con la renovada app de EL UNIVERSAL, disfruta de un periodismo confiable y de calidad. Tu fuente informativa de siempre, ahora con la experiencia digital que esperabas. Visita nuestros Terminos y Condiciones https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/terminos-y-condiciones/ Terminos de uso (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Grupo Fórmula3 screens
El Universal +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: El Universal + at 63% against Grupo Fórmula's 13%. El Universal + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Grupo Fórmula's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. El Universal + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Grupo Fórmula asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

El Universal + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grupo Fórmula has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Grupo Fórmula's written reviews are positive against 63% of El Universal +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grupo Fórmula ships an update monthly, El Universal + every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Grupo Fórmula versus El Universal +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrupo FórmulaEl Universal +
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (31 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.8% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB46 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperInformula S.A. de C.V.El Universal CPN

Customer experience

Grupo Fórmula

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative48.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative78.7%

El Universal +

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative26.5%

Bugs and requests

Grupo Fórmula

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

El Universal +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications don't link to correct articles
  • Images and galleries not displaying properly
  • Sections not updating regularly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve notification settings and functionality
  • Enhance article linking from notifications
  • Optimize layout and readability
  • Add offline reading mode

In-app purchases

None

Grupo Fórmula

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

El Universal +

Subscriptions4
  • Digital Plus Mensual$0.991 Month
  • Digital Plus Anual$0.991 Year
  • Digital Plus Mensual1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Digital Plus Anual1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Grupo Fórmula free?
Grupo Fórmula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is El Universal + free?
El Universal + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grupo Fórmula or El Universal +?
El Universal + is rated higher. Grupo Fórmula averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while El Universal + averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Grupo Fórmula or El Universal + have ads?
El Universal + shows ads; Grupo Fórmula does not.
Which is updated more often, Grupo Fórmula or El Universal +?
Grupo Fórmula ships an update monthly, and El Universal + every 5 weeks. Most recently, Grupo Fórmula was updated on October 23, 2026 and El Universal + on October 23, 2026.

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