# O Globo vs Programação TV Brasil (BR)

The clearest difference is rating: O Globo at 3.2 against Programação TV Brasil (BR)'s 1.3. O Globo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 3). Programação TV Brasil (BR)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

O Globo holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: O Globo has 88 ratings behind it against 3, 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 5% of Programação TV Brasil (BR)'s.

O Globo ships an update every 2 weeks, Programação TV Brasil (BR) every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | O Globo | Programação TV Brasil (BR) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-globo/id390832733/reviews)** | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programacao-tv-brasil-br/id939593588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **13.9% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editora Globo](https://appshunter.io/developer/368815452) | [Youssef Saadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/939557172) |

## What reviewers say

### O Globo

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

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


### Programação TV Brasil (BR)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programacao-tv-brasil-br/id939593588)

Access TV schedules for all your favorite channels in Brazil. Set alarms for upcoming programs and enjoy a dedicated guide for quick lookups. Works on various network types and is immediately functional.

**Highlights:** View TV schedules for all Brazilian channels, Set alarms for favorite programs, Dedicated guide for quick channel lookup, Works on WiFi, 4G, 3G, or EDGE, Functional immediately without registration, Translated into Brazilian Portuguese

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is O Globo free?

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

### Is Programação TV Brasil (BR) free?

Programação TV Brasil (BR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, O Globo or Programação TV Brasil (BR)?

O Globo is rated higher. O Globo averages 3.2 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Programação TV Brasil (BR) averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do O Globo or Programação TV Brasil (BR) have ads?

O Globo shows ads; Programação TV Brasil (BR) does not.

### Which is updated more often, O Globo or Programação TV Brasil (BR)?

O Globo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Programação TV Brasil (BR) every 20 months. Most recently, O Globo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Programação TV Brasil (BR) on October 24, 2026.

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