# DER AKTIONÄR vs The Pioneer

DER AKTIONÄR and The Pioneer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of The Pioneer's written reviews are positive against 71% of DER AKTIONÄR's. The Pioneer also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DER AKTIONÄR sells 41 one-off in-app purchases and The Pioneer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DER AKTIONÄR against 4.8 for The Pioneer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pioneer has 96 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of DER AKTIONÄR's written reviews are positive against 96% of The Pioneer's.

DER AKTIONÄR ships an update every 8 days, The Pioneer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DER AKTIONÄR | The Pioneer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/der-aktionar/id448927412/reviews)** | [4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pioneer/id1421832321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Börsenmedien AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/370379951) | [Media Pioneer Publishing AG (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421832320) |

## What reviewers say

### DER AKTIONÄR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/der-aktionar/id448927412)

Access the latest stock market news, track your watchlist, and read digital editions of Germany's leading financial magazine. Stay informed on market movements and trading opportunities on the go. Manage subscriptions and single purchases easily.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine editions, Customizable newsfeed, Personalized watchlists with push notifications, Portfolio simulation, Interactive stock charts, Offline podcast listening, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BÖRSE ONLINE 05/26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| DER AKTIONÄR 03/26 | $7.99 | one-time |
| DER AKTIONÄR 05/26 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13897 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13896 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13895 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13777 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13778 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14780 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14706 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14707 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14724 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14725 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14708 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14720 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13888 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13887 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13889 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13776 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13774 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13775 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14676 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14677 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14199 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14200 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14227 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14228 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14272 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14273 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14274 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13890 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13891 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13892 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13779 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13780 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14722 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14723 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14223 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14224 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #14225 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Aktien-Report #13860 | $99.99 | one-time |


### The Pioneer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pioneer/id1421832321)

Access independent political and economic journalism through podcasts, articles, and infographics. Enjoy content on-the-go with exclusive features for pass holders.

**Highlights:** Independent journalism, Podcasts, Articles, Infographics, Exclusive content for pass holders, On-the-go access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morning Briefing Pass | $9.49 | per month |
| ThePioneer Pass | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DER AKTIONÄR free?

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

### Is The Pioneer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DER AKTIONÄR or The Pioneer?

DER AKTIONÄR is rated higher. DER AKTIONÄR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while The Pioneer averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do DER AKTIONÄR or The Pioneer have ads?

Neither DER AKTIONÄR nor The Pioneer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DER AKTIONÄR or The Pioneer?

DER AKTIONÄR ships an update every 8 days, and The Pioneer every 10 days. Most recently, DER AKTIONÄR was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Pioneer on October 29, 2026.

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