Comparison

O Globo vs PÚBLICO Brasil

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

PÚBLICO Brasil

Stay informed with news and useful information for Brazilians living in or interested in Portugal. Access articles, listen to podcasts, and enjoy a refreshed reading experience tailored for the app.

Highlights
  • News and information for Brazilians in Portugal
  • Access articles
  • Listen to podcasts
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Renewed reading experience
Features
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Bem-vindo à app do PÚBLICO Brasil. Acompanhe aqui as histórias, as notícias e as informações mais úteis para os brasileiros que vivem ou querem viver em Portugal. O PÚBLICO Brasil fala a mesma língua de quem a lê. Um jornal brasileiro de Portugal para quem busca informação confiável e de qualidade. Os leitores do PÚBLICO Brasil vão poder ler mais, ouvir mais e ver mais: · Subscrever e ler as suas newsletters preferidas · Acompanhar os podcasts do PÚBLICO Brasil · Ter uma experiência de leitura renovada e adaptada à app

Screenshots

O Globo4 screens
PÚBLICO Brasil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PÚBLICO Brasil at 100% against O Globo's 14%. PÚBLICO Brasil also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). O Globo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. PÚBLICO Brasil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

O Globo ships an update fortnightly, PÚBLICO Brasil every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
O Globo versus PÚBLICO Brasil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterO GloboPÚBLICO Brasil
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEditora GloboPúblico Comunicação Social, SA

Customer experience

O Globo

All ratings89 ratings
Positive53.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative44.9%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive13.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative81.1%

PÚBLICO Brasil

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PÚBLICO Brasil

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

PÚBLICO Brasil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is O Globo free?
O Globo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PÚBLICO Brasil free?
PÚBLICO Brasil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do O Globo or PÚBLICO Brasil have ads?
Both O Globo and PÚBLICO Brasil show ads.
Which is updated more often, O Globo or PÚBLICO Brasil?
O Globo ships an update fortnightly, and PÚBLICO Brasil every 7 months. Most recently, O Globo was updated on November 6, 2026 and PÚBLICO Brasil on November 4, 2026.

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