Comparison

O Globo vs R7

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

Head to head
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.

About

R7

Stay updated with the latest news from Brazil and around the world. Access top content from the portal, optimized for mobile, including videos, articles, and photos across various categories like entertainment and sports. Personalize your feed, save content for later, and share with friends.

Highlights
  • Real-time news updates
  • Video and photo content
  • Personalized news feed
  • Save content for offline access
  • Share articles with friends
Features
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Com o aplicativo do R7, as notícias mais quentes do Brasil e do mundo chegarão até você de forma rápida. O melhor conteúdo do Portal, totalmente adaptado ao formato do celular. Assista vídeos, leia notícias, e veja as melhores fotos de seus assuntos favoritos: Notícias, Diversão, Meu Estilo e Esporte. Personalize o app de acordo com o assunto de seu interesse. Salve o conteúdo para acessar depois e compartilhe com seus amigos.

Screenshots

O Globo4 screens
R74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: R7 at 3.8 against O Globo's 3.2. R7 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). O Globo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. O Globo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. R7 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R7 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of O Globo's written reviews are positive against 26% of R7's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

O Globo ships an update fortnightly, R7 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
O Globo versus R7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterO GloboR7
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (89 ratings)3.8 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews26.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better48
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEditora GloboRadio e Televisão Record S.A.

Customer experience

O Globo

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

R7

All ratings47 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative65.2%

Bugs and requests

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

R7

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

R7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is O Globo free?
O Globo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R7 free?
R7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, O Globo or R7?
R7 is rated higher. O Globo averages 3.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while R7 averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.
Do O Globo or R7 have ads?
O Globo shows ads; R7 does not.
Which is updated more often, O Globo or R7?
O Globo ships an update fortnightly, and R7 every 3 months. Most recently, O Globo was updated on November 8, 2026 and R7 on November 6, 2026.

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