# Abitare Digital Edition vs IL GLOBO

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Abitare Digital Edition | IL GLOBO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326634019) | [S.E.I. (VIC) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/518988799) |

## What reviewers say

### Abitare Digital Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abitare-digital-edition/id407964906)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abitare for iPad - subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Abbonamento Mensile | $3.99 | per month |
| Abitare for iPad - subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Abitare for iPad - subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Abitare for iPad english edition - n.04 - 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Abitare for iPad - n.05 - 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Abitare for iPad - febbraio 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Abitare per iPad - dicembre 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maggio/Giugno 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| n°11 11/2015 | $4.99 | one-time |


### IL GLOBO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/il-globo/id518988796)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions Il Globo | $5.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions Il globo | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscriptions Il globo | $74.99 | per year |
| Il globo – December 24 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Il globo – January  10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Il globo – June 23, 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Il Globo – October 10, 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Il Globo – October 24, 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Il Globo – December 22, 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| IL GLOBO 01-01-05 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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