# DataQuest vs PGurus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PGurus at none against DataQuest's 33. PGurus also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). DataQuest's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DataQuest sells 33 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. PGurus asks for nothing beyond the download.

DataQuest ships an update every 4 months, PGurus fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataQuest | PGurus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgurus-trusted-news-source/id1503343866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [PGurus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503343685) |

## What reviewers say

### DataQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataquest/id472905533)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DataQuest | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| DataQuest | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| DataQuest 30 | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $13.99 | per year |
| DataQuest July 15 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest October 31 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dataquest May 15 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest July 15 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest October 31 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest December 2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest January 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest February 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest April 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest May 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest May 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest March 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest Feb 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest December 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest November 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest October 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest July 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest June 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest May 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest April 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest February 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest January 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest December 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest November 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest October 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest September 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest August 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest July 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DataQuest June 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |


### PGurus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgurus-trusted-news-source/id1503343866)

Access all content from a news organization, including articles, videos, podcasts, and blogs. Offers in-depth political reporting and investigative journalism.

**Highlights:** Articles, Videos, Podcasts, Blogs, Investigative journalism, Political reporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataQuest free?

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

### Is PGurus free?

PGurus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DataQuest or PGurus have ads?

Neither DataQuest nor PGurus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DataQuest or PGurus?

DataQuest ships an update every 4 months, and PGurus fortnightly. Most recently, DataQuest was updated on October 8, 2026 and PGurus on October 8, 2026.

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