# PDI E vs Bandera Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bandera Mobile at 100% against PDI E's 16%. Bandera Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). PDI E's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDI E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bandera Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bandera Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDI E has 127 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of PDI E's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bandera Mobile's.

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, Bandera Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDI E | Bandera Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdi-e-reader/id401323082/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandera-mobile/id1015834002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [megamobile inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522784085) |

## What reviewers say

### PDI E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdi-e-reader/id401323082)

Access digital versions of top Philippine newspapers, including exact replicas of print editions. Enjoy features like article sharing, smart zoom, offline reading, and automatic bookmarking. Offers a free download with a preview and various subscription options.

**Highlights:** Digital replicas of print newspapers, Article sharing via social networks, Smartzoom for enhanced reading, Offline reading of downloaded issues, Automatic bookmarking, Complimentary 14-issue preview

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ALL ACCESS 1 Month | $4.49 | per month |
| Philippine Daily | $5.99 | per month |
| Philippine Daily Inq. Standard | $8.99 | per month |
| Philippine Daily Inquirer Plus | $15.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 12 Month | $39.99 | per year |
| ALL ACCESS 12 Month | $44.99 | per year |
| Single Copy | $0.99 | one-time |


### Bandera Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandera-mobile/id1015834002)

Get daily news, lucky tips, lottery results, horoscopes, and celebrity gossip. Stay updated with the latest happenings for the Filipino masses.

**Highlights:** Daily news updates, Lotto results, Horoscope predictions, Showbiz gossip, Lucky tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDI E free?

PDI E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bandera Mobile free?

Bandera Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDI E or Bandera Mobile?

Bandera Mobile is rated higher. PDI E averages 4.7 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Bandera Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDI E or Bandera Mobile have ads?

PDI E shows ads; Bandera Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDI E or Bandera Mobile?

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, and Bandera Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, PDI E was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bandera Mobile on October 11, 2026.

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