PDI E vs Brigada
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
Brigada
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Brigada is your all-in-one Filipino news and media hub. Stay connected with the latest breaking news from Brigada News and Delightful Travel. Watch live YouTube streams, tune in to live radio stations on an interactive map, and never miss a story with real-time push notifications. FEATURES: • Breaking News — Latest articles from Brigada News and Delightful Travel • Live Radio — Stream live radio stations with a background audio player and interactive map • YouTube Videos — Watch live streams and on-demand videos directly in the app • Shop — Browse and purchase from the Brigada online store • Bookmarks — Save articles to read later • Comments — Join the conversation on news articles • Push Notifications — Get alerts for breaking news and live streams • Google Sign-In — Secure and easy account access • Dark Mode — Comfortable reading day and night Download Brigada and stay informed, wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brigada at none against PDI E's 8. Brigada also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Brigada asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDI E ships an update every 7 months, Brigada daily. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | PDI E | Brigada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (127 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 127 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | John Laurent Salazar |
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
Brigada
No in-app purchases
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