# TYZDEN vs SME.sk

The clearest difference is rating: SME.sk at 4.8 against TYZDEN's 2.3. SME.sk also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 26%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). TYZDEN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TYZDEN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and SME.sk sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SME.sk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SME.sk has 77 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of TYZDEN's written reviews are positive against 65% of SME.sk's.

TYZDEN ships an update every 3 months, SME.sk every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TYZDEN | SME.sk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyzden/id403976030/reviews) | **[4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 15 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CoverPage s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383150741) | [Petit Press, a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409126330) |

## What reviewers say

### TYZDEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyzden/id403976030)

This app provides a platform for interesting personalities, strong opinions, and original picture editing from a prestigious Slovak weekly. Get issues before they are printed by subscribing.

**Highlights:** Prestigious Slovak weekly content, Strong opinions and personalities, Original picture editing, Early access to issues via subscription, Multiple subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| .týždeň predplatné | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| .tyzden 09 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 12/2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 14/2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 17/2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 23/2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 37/2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 38/2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .týždeň 1/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| .tyzden 30/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |


### SME.sk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Stay informed with the latest news from Slovakia and around the world. Access articles, videos, podcasts, and regional news. Save content for later and receive instant notifications about breaking events.

**Highlights:** Latest news from Slovakia and the world, Quick notifications for breaking events, Access to videos and podcasts, Regional news updates, Content search and saving, Weather forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vypnutie reklamy | $1.99 | per month |
| Neobmedzený prístup k obsahu aplikácie so zobrazovaním reklamy | $2.99 | per month |
| Štandard bez reklamy | $5.49 | per month |
| Prémium | $6.99 | per month |
| Štandard | $6.99 | per month |
| Prémium bez reklamy | $8.99 | per month |
| Vypnutie reklamy | $19.99 | per year |
| Štandard | $49.00 | per year |
| Štandard bez reklamy | $49.99 | per year |
| Prémium | $69.00 | per year |
| Prémium bez reklamy | $89.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Slovak news app
- 👍 Simple and fast
- 👍 Good for information
- 👍 Well-designed and readable
- 👍 Nice pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Slower than CNN
- 😞 Piano paywall for articles
- 😞 Articles not fully supported in app
- 😞 Ads for subscribers
- 😞 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling article returns to beginning
- Last update deleted saved articles
- Cookie consent shown on every launch
- App crashes frequently
- Articles not opening in app

**Requested features**

- Offline reading capability
- iPad version
- Landscape mode
- Ability to save entire sections
- Inspiration from New York Times app for offline reading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TYZDEN free?

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

### Is SME.sk free?

SME.sk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TYZDEN or SME.sk?

SME.sk is rated higher. TYZDEN averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SME.sk averages 4.8 from 77 ratings.

### Do TYZDEN or SME.sk have ads?

SME.sk shows ads; TYZDEN does not.

### Which is updated more often, TYZDEN or SME.sk?

TYZDEN ships an update every 3 months, and SME.sk every 4 weeks. Most recently, TYZDEN was updated on October 16, 2026 and SME.sk on October 14, 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.*