Comparison

PDI E vs PENELCO

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

PENELCO

Features
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The official mobile app of Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PENELCO), serving the province of Bataan. Manage your electric service account, stay informed during power interruptions, and reach us faster — all in one app. YOUR BILL AT A GLANCE • View your current bill, due date, and kWh consumption • Browse your complete billing history • See outstanding balances and grand totals • Download your bill as a PDF with your account barcode for easy over-the-counter payment • Check the latest kWh rate POWER INTERRUPTION ALERTS • Receive alerts targeted to your town and area — no noise about outages that don't affect you • Critical alerts sound a distinct alarm so you never miss them • Stay updated through official PENELCO news and advisories BILL DUE REMINDERS • Automatic reminders before your due date so you're never surprised CUSTOMER QUERIES • Report power outages, billing concerns, and online payment concerns • Follow up on service connections, net metering, bill adjustments, and reconnections • Attach photos and documents, and receive a ticket number to track your concern AI CHAT ASSISTANT • Ask about your current bill, payment status, and PENELCO services — anytime YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR CONTROL • Register with your PENELCO account number • Update your username and password securely This app is for consumers of Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Bataan, Philippines. A PENELCO electric service account is required to access billing features; news and customer queries are available to everyone. For assistance, visit https://penelco.com or contact your nearest PENELCO service center.

Screenshots

PDI E4 screens
PENELCO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PENELCO at none against PDI E's 8. PENELCO also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDI E versus PENELCO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDI EPENELCO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPressReader IncPENINSULA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

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
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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
One-time1
  • Single Copy$0.99
None

PENELCO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDI E free?
PDI E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PENELCO free?
PENELCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDI E or PENELCO have ads?
PDI E shows ads; PENELCO does not.

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