PDI E vs GMA News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDI E
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.
- 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
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InquirerPlus is the exciting new home of the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inquirer Libre, Bandera, Cebu Daily News and several other top Inquirer Group titles. InquirerPlus delivers an exact replica of the printed titles with additional features such as article sharing via social networks, Smartzoom, storage of previously downloaded issues for on-the-go reading when wi-fi is not available and automatic-bookmarking of your place. If you are a print subscriber of an Inquirer title with a subscription term of at least six months, contact inquirerdigital@inquirer.com.ph for your complimentary access. The app is free to download and comes with a complimentary 14-issue preview. The Philippine Daily Inquirer offers the following subscriptions for inApp Purchase: Single copy ($0.99 each): any single title Inquirer Plus ($9.99/mo): gives one access to all the titles within the app. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.You may manage your subscriptions by going to your 'Account Settings' after purchase. http://philippinedailyinquirerplus.pressreader.com/help
GMA News
Stay informed with breaking news from the Philippines and around the world. Access diverse content, including videos and live radio streams, with customizable features for an optimized reading experience. Browse news offline and share stories easily.
- Breaking news alerts
- News sections (Sports, Money, SciTech, Showbiz, Lifestyle)
- Video content from GMA and GTV
- Live radio streaming (DZBB, Barangay LS)
- Offline news browsing
- Customizable sections and article display
- Adjustable font size
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GMA News Online, compatible with tablets and smartphones, continues to deliver breaking news in the Philippines and around the world. The app's regular features include news content from the various sections of GMA News Online: News, Sports, Money, SciTech, Showbiz, and Lifestyle. Get alerts and notifications on your device when a breaking news story is published. It also showcases videos from GMA and GTV. Aside from this, you will also be able to listen to DZBB and Barangay LS radio streaming 24 hours a day. Experience optimum browsing and get all the information you need at the palm of your hand. The action bar lets you go directly to your preferred section and manage customization settings. Customize your GMA News Online app by choosing your favorite sections and the number of articles that will be displayed. When an Internet connection is detected, news stories, photos, and videos are automatically updated with the latest content. You can then browse the news at your leisure. For easier reading, you can adjust the font of the text to a size that suits you. A link on each article gives you the option to view it on the GMA News Online mobile site. When browsing offline, the application loads the most recently downloaded news content. Enjoy smooth scrolling within the articles, and just swipe to move from one section to another or from one story to the next in the same section. You may also share content to Facebook, X, and email from within the GMA News Online app. To improve your experience, we bring regular updates with bug fixes and optimizations. Thank you for using GMA News Online. You may also share the news article via Facebook, X, and email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GMA News at 55% against PDI E's 16%. GMA News also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). PDI E's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PDI E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GMA News asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDI E holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMA News has 1.7K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of PDI E's written reviews are positive against 55% of GMA News's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PDI E ships an update every 7 months, GMA News every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDI E | GMA News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (127 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | 55.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 127 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | GMA New Media Inc. |
Customer experience
PDI E
GMA News
Bugs and requests
PDI E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GMA News
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant app crashes on launch
- Inability to load articles or videos
- Unreliable streaming and audio playback
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved navigation and user interface
- Better integration with social media
- More regional and local news coverage
In-app purchases
PDI E
- PREMIUM Monthly$3.991 Month
- ALL ACCESS 1 Month$4.491 Month
- Philippine Daily$5.991 Month
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- Philippine Daily Inq. Standard$8.991 Month
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Plus$15.991 Month
- PREMIUM 12 Month$39.991 Year
- ALL ACCESS 12 Month$44.991 Year
- Single Copy$0.99
GMA News
No in-app purchases
