Comparison

Abitare Digital Edition vs IL GLOBO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Abitare Digital Edition

Explore the world of architecture, interiors, and design with this digital magazine. It features reports on the latest architectural designs, news on interesting developments, and analyses of broader trends in the field. Enjoy high-quality editorial, graphics, and pictorial content.

Highlights
  • Architecture and interior design reports
  • Latest design and production news
  • Analysis of architecture and design trends
  • High-quality editorial and graphics
  • Digital magazine format
  • Bilingual content (Italian and English)
Features
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The best-known architecture, interiors and design magazine at international level. Published in two languages (Italian and English) and aimed at a cosmopolitan readership interested acquiring information on the sector as seen from the perspective of Italian taste. Each month it presents reports on the latest architectural designs, and provides news on interesting design and production developments; it analyses phenomena that are more broadly linked to the world of architecture and design with content of high quality from an editorial, graphics and pictorial point of view. Leaf through it page by page to discover the pleasure of reading Abitare in its digital version...enjoy! Listed below are the different types of self-renewable subscriptions available: Once the purchase has been made, the price will be deducted from your iTunes account. Please note that the subscription will automatically renew through iTunes Store. The cost of renewal will automatically be deducted within 24 hours of the expiry of the current subscription. Automatic renewal via your Apple account can be cancelled up to 24 hours before expiry of the subscription. Subscriptions may not be cancelled before they expire. Privacy http://inapp.rcs.it/inapp3/services/magazines/abitareipad/infoprivacy Terms and Conditions http://xml2.corriereobjects.it/abbonamenti/mag/terms.html

About

IL GLOBO

This newspaper app serves as a hub for the Italian community in Australia, documenting its experiences for over fifty years. It provides local news and updates from Italy, fostering community spirit and initiatives.

Highlights
  • Community news and spirit
  • Local Australian news
  • News from Italy
  • Bi-weekly publication
  • Single issue purchases
  • Subscription options
Features
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A leader in community values and spirit, Il Globo is more than a newspaper, it is the hub of a great Australian community – the Italian community. For over fifty two years, Il Globo has been there to document the highs and lows of the Italian community in Australia. Bi-weekly, the newspaper is in tune with its readers and their attitudes often motivating them to support community interests and initiatives. Inside the newspaper you will find a rich assortment of news and information to allow readers to keep in touch with both local news and news from Italy. - Single issues and auto-renewable subscription: Β· Single Issue $0.99 Β· 1 month $8.49 Β· 3 month $23.99 . 1 year $79.99 β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://ilglobo.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of use: https://ilglobo.com/about/advertising/terms/

Screenshots

Abitare Digital Edition3 screens
IL GLOBO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Abitare Digital Edition at 27% against IL GLOBO's 0%. Abitare Digital Edition also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Abitare Digital Edition sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and IL GLOBO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abitare Digital Edition ships an update every 4 months, IL GLOBO every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Abitare Digital Edition versus IL GLOBO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbitare Digital EditionIL GLOBO
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews β€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 months β€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB90 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRCS MediaGroup S.p.A.S.E.I. (VIC) Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Abitare Digital Edition

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

IL GLOBO

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Abitare Digital Edition

Subscriptions4
  • Abitare for iPad - subscription$3.991 Month
  • Abbonamento Mensile1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Abitare for iPad - subscription$11.993 Months
Show 1 more
  • Abitare for iPad - subscription$44.991 Year
One-time6
  • Abitare for iPad english edition - n.04 - 2011$4.99
  • Abitare for iPad - n.05 - 2011$4.99
  • Abitare for iPad - febbraio 2012$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Abitare per iPad - dicembre 2012$4.99
  • Maggio/Giugno 2014$4.99
  • nΒ°11 11/2015$4.99
10 purchases

IL GLOBO

Subscriptions3
  • Subscriptions Il Globo$5.991 Month
  • Subscriptions Il globo$22.993 Months
  • Subscriptions Il globo$74.991 Year
One-time7
  • Il globo – December 24$0.99
  • Il globo – January 10$0.99
  • Il globo – June 23, 2016$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Il Globo – October 10, 2016$0.99
  • Il Globo – October 24, 2016$0.99
  • Il Globo – December 22, 2016$0.99
  • IL GLOBO 01-01-05$0.99

Questions

Is Abitare Digital Edition free?
Abitare Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IL GLOBO free?
IL GLOBO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Abitare Digital Edition or IL GLOBO have ads?
Neither Abitare Digital Edition nor IL GLOBO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abitare Digital Edition or IL GLOBO?
Abitare Digital Edition ships an update every 4 months, and IL GLOBO every 9 months. Most recently, Abitare Digital Edition was updated on November 6, 2026 and IL GLOBO on November 6, 2026.

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