Comparison

O Globo vs Rede Sul21

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

Rede Sul21

Features
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A Rede Sul21 nasceu de uma ideia simples: conectar pessoas que acreditam em valores como transparência, sustentabilidade e economia solidária. Quando você se torna assinante, não está apenas apoiando o jornalismo que faz a diferença - está entrando para uma comunidade que transforma cada compra em impacto social positivo. Termos de Uso: https://app.sul21.com.br/termos-de-servico-da-rede-sul21/ Política de Privacidade: https://app.sul21.com.br/politicas-de-privacidade/

Screenshots

O Globo4 screens
Rede Sul214 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rede Sul21 at none against O Globo's shown. O Globo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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. O Globo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Rede Sul21 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

O Globo ships an update fortnightly, Rede Sul21 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
O Globo versus Rede Sul21: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterO GloboRede Sul21
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB48 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperEditora GloboSUL21 PORTAL DE CONTEUDO DE INFORMACAO JORNALISTICA EM MULTIMIDIA LTDA

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

Rede Sul21

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
1 purchases

Rede Sul21

Subscriptions1
  • Português (Brasil)$3.991 Month

Questions

Is O Globo free?
O Globo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rede Sul21 free?
Rede Sul21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do O Globo or Rede Sul21 have ads?
O Globo shows ads; Rede Sul21 does not.
Which is updated more often, O Globo or Rede Sul21?
O Globo ships an update fortnightly, and Rede Sul21 every 5 weeks. Most recently, O Globo was updated on November 8, 2026 and Rede Sul21 on November 8, 2026.

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