# E vs EXPRESS E

The clearest difference is update cadence: EXPRESS E at every 6 days against E's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EXPRESS E sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

E ships an update every 13 months, EXPRESS E every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | EXPRESS E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boll Verlag des Solinger Tageblattes GmbH & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/422366873) | [DuMont Mediengruppe GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/384914740) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-paper-st/id422366870)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Einzelausgabe | $1.99 | one-time |


### EXPRESS E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-e-paper/id493941788)

Access your daily newspaper digitally with a familiar layout on your mobile device. Enjoy offline reading, easy navigation, and a clear interface for a convenient news experience.

**Highlights:** Complete newspaper edition in classic layout, Modern, clear interface, Easy navigation, Archive of past issues, Offline reading, Optimized for mobile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXPRESS E-Paper Abo | $22.00 | per month |
| EXPRESS E-Paper Abo | $33.99 | per 2 months |
| EXPRESS Tageszugang | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXPRESS E-Paper Einzelverkauf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sonderausgabe EX 20150302. | $1.99 | one-time |
| FC Total 2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FC Total | $3.99 | one-time |
| FC TOTAL | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonderausgabe EX 20160701 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Das Rheinland radelt | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is EXPRESS E free?

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

### Do E or EXPRESS E have ads?

Neither E nor EXPRESS E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or EXPRESS E?

E ships an update every 13 months, and EXPRESS E every 6 days. Most recently, E was updated on September 10, 2026 and EXPRESS E on September 22, 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.*