Comparison

PDI E vs The Globe and Mail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

The Globe and Mail

Access award-winning news, commentary, and analysis from Canada and around the world. Customize your news feed, enjoy audio articles, and save content for offline reading. Subscribers gain access to exclusive features and can gift articles.

Highlights
  • Customized news feed
  • Audio articles
  • Offline reading
  • Stock Watchlist
  • Article commenting
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Gift articles
Features
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Stay informed around-the-clock with world-class, award-winning news, commentary and analysis from The Globe and Mail. Featuring: • Sign up and receive The Globe's newsletters in the app. • 'For You' section featuring customized news feed, crossword puzzles, and horoscopes. • Globe subscribers can gift up to three articles a month to family and friends. • Improved stock profile pages with graphs and more news. • Watchlist: Create and edit custom Watchlists of key stocks directly in the app with all changes synced seamlessly to the website • Commenting: Join the conversation by commenting and discussing articles • Saved articles: Bookmark your favourite articles to read later • Audio articles: Listen to select articles via the dedicated audio player • All Globe and Mail articles and sections, including subscriber-only features with a digital subscription • Latest news and top stories • Alerts: Opt-in to be notified about breaking news • Offline reading: Save articles to read when you’re offline • In-app purchase: Purchase a digital subscription to unlock subscriber-only content Subscribe today to access all Globe and Mail content on all platforms. App Store Policy: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase By subscribing to The Globe and Mail, you agree to our Terms and Conditions: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/appview/privacy-terms/terms-and-conditions/ and Privacy Policy: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/appview/privacy-terms/privacy-policy/ We hope you enjoy using the new Globe iOS app. If you have any questions or comments, tweet @GlobeHelp or visit http://support.globeandmail.com.

Screenshots

PDI E4 screens
The Globe and Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Globe and Mail at every 2 weeks against PDI E's every 7 months. The Globe and Mail also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 16%) and ratings volume (3K vs 127). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. PDI E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Globe and Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PDI E against 4.7 for The Globe and Mail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Globe and Mail has 3K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of PDI E's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Globe and Mail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, The Globe and Mail every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PDI E versus The Globe and Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDI EThe Globe and Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127 ratings)4.7 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews43.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1273K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB84 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPressReader IncThe Globe and Mail Inc.

Customer experience

PDI E

All ratings127 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative80.6%

The Globe and Mail

All ratings3,020 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative43.3%

Bugs and requests

PDI E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Globe and Mail

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Articles not loading properly or requiring internet connection
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Syncing issues between app and website versions
  • Frequent login problems and account management difficulties

Requested features

5 requests
  • Automatic dark mode option
  • Improved offline reading capabilities
  • Better integration with user's portfolio and watchlists
  • Easier access to comments and ability to participate
  • More personalized news recommendations and content curation

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PDI E

Subscriptions7
  • PREMIUM Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ALL ACCESS 1 Month$4.491 Month
  • Philippine Daily$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • Single Copy$0.99
2 purchases

The Globe and Mail

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$229.991 Year

Questions

Is PDI E free?
PDI E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Globe and Mail free?
The Globe and Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDI E or The Globe and Mail?
PDI E and The Globe and Mail are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 127 and 3K ratings respectively.
Do PDI E or The Globe and Mail have ads?
Both PDI E and The Globe and Mail show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDI E or The Globe and Mail?
PDI E ships an update every 7 months, and The Globe and Mail every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDI E was updated on September 29, 2026 and The Globe and Mail on October 15, 2026.

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