# abc+ vs Pioneiro

The clearest difference is rating: Pioneiro at 5.0 against abc+'s 4.7. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. abc+ sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Pioneiro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pioneiro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of abc+'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Pioneiro's.

abc+ ships an update every 3 months, Pioneiro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | abc+ | Pioneiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-plus/id454541755/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pioneiro/id509308163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grupo Editorial Sinos SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/454541758) | [Grupo RBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/415470448) |

## What reviewers say

### abc+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-plus/id454541755)

Stay updated with all the news and essential daily information from Rio Grande do Sul in one place. Access local news, weather, traffic, and cultural, political, and economic agendas. Enjoy digital newspaper editions and live radio.

**Highlights:** Local news by locality, Daily highlights, Weather forecasts, Traffic updates, Digital newspaper editions, Live radio stream, Video playlists

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edição de 22/12/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 28/12/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 25/12/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 26/12/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 27/12/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 01/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 29/12/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 05/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 04/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 03/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 09/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 10/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 11/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 12/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 23/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 25/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 24/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 26/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edição de 29/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 31/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30/01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 01/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 02/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 05/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 06/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 07/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 08/02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pioneiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pioneiro/id509308163)

Access the latest online content from a leading regional newspaper, updated around the clock. Stay informed about local news, sports, culture, and weather for Caxias do Sul and surrounding areas. Includes photo galleries and print edition news on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** 24/7 updated online content, Local news coverage, Sports updates (Ca-Ju), Culture and trends, Police reports, Weather forecasts, Photo galleries

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 31/07/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 01/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 03/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 04/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 05/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 06/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 07/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 08/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 09/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDIÇÃO DIA 10/08/2019 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is abc+ free?

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

### Is Pioneiro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, abc+ or Pioneiro?

Pioneiro is rated higher. abc+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pioneiro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do abc+ or Pioneiro have ads?

Both abc+ and Pioneiro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, abc+ or Pioneiro?

abc+ ships an update every 3 months, and Pioneiro every 6 months. Most recently, abc+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pioneiro on October 26, 2026.

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