# O Globo vs CNN Brasil

The clearest difference is rating: CNN Brasil at 4.7 against O Globo's 3.2. CNN Brasil also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). O Globo's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. O Globo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. CNN Brasil asks for nothing beyond the download.

CNN Brasil holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CNN Brasil has 510 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of O Globo's written reviews are positive against 43% of CNN Brasil's.

O Globo ships an update fortnightly, CNN Brasil every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | O Globo | CNN Brasil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-globo/id390832733/reviews) | **[4.7 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnn-brasil/id1500801429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editora Globo](https://appshunter.io/developer/368815452) | [CNN Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500801428) |

## What reviewers say

### O Globo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-globo/id390832733)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access exclusive content and in-depth news from a leading team of columnists. Read the digitized edition of the newspaper offline on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Subscribers get unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Exclusive content, In-depth information, Digitized newspaper edition, Offline reading, Access on multiple devices, Columnist insights

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assinatura do Jornal O Globo | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Assinatura do Jornal O Globo | $1.99 | per month |
| Assinatura do Jornal O Globo | $3.99 | per month |
| Assinatura do Jornal O Globo | $5.99 | per month |
| Assinatura do Jornal O Globo | $29.99 | per year |
| Edição O Globo do dia 18/12/2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 21/05/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 22/05/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 29/05/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 26/06/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 24/07/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 15/05/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 03/07/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edição do dia 18/09/2011 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved offline functionality
- Customizable text size
- Integrated search


### CNN Brasil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnn-brasil/id1500801429)

Stay informed with breaking news from Brazil and around the world through a personalized experience. Enjoy live broadcasts, on-demand videos, expert analysis, and interactive webstories in a modern, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Personalized push notifications, Live TV streaming, On-demand video library, Expert blogs and columns, Interactive webstories, Modern, intuitive layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent journalism
- 👍 Good content
- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Up-to-date
- 👍 Complete app

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
-  lenta Slow to open
-  trava Freezes frequently
-  🐛 Auto-updates disrupt reading
-  🐛 Notification settings don't work

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- App freezes
- App crashes
- Auto-updates disrupt reading
- Notification settings don't work

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Option to remove topics
- Remove ads option (paid)
- Apple TV version
- Liquid Glass design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is O Globo free?

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

### Is CNN Brasil free?

CNN Brasil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, O Globo or CNN Brasil?

CNN Brasil is rated higher. O Globo averages 3.2 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while CNN Brasil averages 4.7 from 510 ratings.

### Do O Globo or CNN Brasil have ads?

O Globo shows ads; CNN Brasil does not.

### Which is updated more often, O Globo or CNN Brasil?

O Globo ships an update fortnightly, and CNN Brasil every 10 days. Most recently, O Globo was updated on September 26, 2026 and CNN Brasil on September 23, 2026.

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