# Main vs FN E

The clearest difference is rating: FN E at 5.0 against Main's 4.3. Main's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 35%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Main sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and FN E sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $31.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FN E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Main has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Main's written reviews are positive against 35% of FN E's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Main ships an update every 3 months, FN E every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Main | FN E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-post-epaper/id406312249/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fn-e-paper/id660261029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Main-Post GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/395912363) | [Fränkische Nachrichten Verlags-GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/660261032) |

## What reviewers say

### Main

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-post-epaper/id406312249)

Access your regional newspaper digitally every morning. Enjoy comprehensive local and world news, puzzles, magazines, and more. Read offline, use the read-aloud function, and search full articles.

**Highlights:** Digital ePaper of regional editions, Offline reading after download, Read-aloud function, Full-text search, Merkliste and virtual bookmarks, Access on up to 3 devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monatsabo | $29.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo | $34.99 | per month |
| Einzelausgabe | $1.99 | one-time |


### FN E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fn-e-paper/id660261029)

Access your daily newspaper digitally on your tablet or smartphone. Read tomorrow's edition early, enjoy regional editions, and exclusive Sunday content. Features include a comfortable reading mode, offline access, daily puzzles, podcasts, and a news ticker.

**Highlights:** Early access to tomorrow's edition, Access to all regional editions, Exclusive Sunday edition, Comfortable reading mode with adjustable font size, Offline reading after download, Daily puzzles (Wordle, crossword), Integrated podcast player, News ticker on the homepage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monatsabo | $31.99 | per month |
| Einzelausgabe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 12/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 16/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 18/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 19/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 17/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 24/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 30/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 28/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 31/12 2024 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 29/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 20/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 22/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 19/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 24/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 23/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 26/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 31/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 30/12 2026 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 24/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 25/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 26/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 21/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 23/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 27/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 31/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 28/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe 30/12 2025 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Zeitreise - 30. März 2023 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Zeitreise - 1. Juli 2022 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Zeitreise - 24. November 2023 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Zeitreise 6. Ausgabe | $8.99 | one-time |
| Zeitreise - 4. Oktober 2024 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Zeitreise - 6. Juni 2024 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Main free?

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

### Is FN E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Main or FN E?

FN E is rated higher. Main averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FN E averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Main or FN E have ads?

FN E shows ads; Main does not.

### Which is updated more often, Main or FN E?

Main ships an update every 3 months, and FN E every 4 months. Most recently, Main was updated on September 21, 2026 and FN E on September 21, 2026.

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