# Real.gr vs ProtoThema HD

The clearest difference is rating: Real.gr at 5.0 against ProtoThema HD's 3.4. Real.gr also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 22%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). ProtoThema HD's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProtoThema HD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 3 months. Real.gr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Real.gr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtoThema HD has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Real.gr's written reviews are positive against 22% of ProtoThema HD's.

Real.gr ships an update every 3 months, ProtoThema HD every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real.gr | ProtoThema HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realgr/id407483703/reviews)** | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protothema-hd/id410051652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REAL MEDIA MESA MAZIKIS ENIMEROSIS ANONYMI ETAIREIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778770228) | [Proto Thema S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410051655) |

## What reviewers say

### Real.gr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realgr/id407483703)

Access news from Greece and abroad, covering politics, economy, lifestyle, sports, and more. Save articles, photos, and videos, customize your homepage, and share content easily. Stay informed with dedicated columns and diverse categories.

**Highlights:** Greek and international news, Customizable homepage categories, Save articles, photos, and videos, Share content via social media and email, Dedicated columns and diverse sections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProtoThema HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protothema-hd/id410051652)

Access the digital edition of a leading Greek newspaper on your iPad. Subscribe weekly or choose from various auto-renewable plans for continuous access to the latest news and articles.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper edition, Weekly issue purchases, Auto-renewable subscriptions, 3, 6, and 12-month plans, iPad optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proto Thema HD Subscriptions | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| Proto Thema HD Subscriptions | $30.99 | per year |
| 17 April 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24 July 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 31 July 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 02 Oct 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11 September 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 September 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 September 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 19 June 2011 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real.gr free?

Real.gr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProtoThema HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real.gr or ProtoThema HD?

Real.gr is rated higher. Real.gr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ProtoThema HD averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Real.gr or ProtoThema HD have ads?

Neither Real.gr nor ProtoThema HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real.gr or ProtoThema HD?

Real.gr ships an update every 3 months, and ProtoThema HD every 8 months. Most recently, Real.gr was updated on September 22, 2026 and ProtoThema HD on October 7, 2026.

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