# PDI E vs Banat News

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Banat News at 100% against PDI E's 16%. Banat News also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PDI E's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDI E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Banat News sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Banat News 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 Banat News's.

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, Banat News every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDI E | Banat News |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/banat-news-cebu/id495145179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [Philstar Daily Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431749320) |

## 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 |


### Banat News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banat-news-cebu/id495145179)

This app provides daily news in the Visayan dialect, focusing on local entertainment and regional updates. It offers various subscription options for access to all editions of the publication.

**Highlights:** Daily Visayan tabloid, Local entertainment news, Regional updates, Multiple subscription plans, Auto-renewing subscriptions, Huyaw entertainment section

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Day Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 2 months |
| 3 Month Subscription | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDI E free?

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

### Is Banat News free?

Banat News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDI E or Banat News?

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

### Do PDI E or Banat News have ads?

PDI E shows ads; Banat News does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDI E or Banat News?

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, and Banat News every 16 months. Most recently, PDI E was updated on October 23, 2026 and Banat News on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*