Comparison

The Philippine Star vs Electronics Bazaar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Philippine Star

Access a leading Filipino news source on your tablet, from breaking news to celebrity updates and lifestyle trends. Enjoy unbiased reporting and diverse opinions, all presented in a familiar page-turning format. Stay informed anytime, anywhere with daily editions.

Highlights
  • Full digital newspaper access
  • Unbiased news reporting
  • Celebrity and trend updates
  • Favorite writer columns
  • Multiple subscription options
  • Daily editions available
Features
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Everything you love about The Philippine STAR, the top source of news for Filipinos all over the world, can now be accessed on the tablet – from cover to cover. From our unbiased reportage of news and events, to the latest celebrity buzz, to the way we just know what trends are about to hit the streets, to the distinct voices of your favorite writers, editors and columnists – every swipe of your finger will be exactly like turning a page. Read, enjoy, and be informed anytime, anywhere. The Philippine STAR is a daily paper. Find your favourite sections of The PhilippineSTAR: News, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle, etc. in our new live format. Truth shall prevail on ink –and on your tablet, too. The Philippine Star provides availability to all editions of the publication by incorporating subscriptions allowing the purchase of a 7 day, one month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months and a yearly subscription to the paper. The 7 day, monthly and yearly subscriptions are auto-renewing subscriptions. Prices for the subscriptions are $2.99 for 7 days, $7.99 for one month, $14.99 for two months, $21.99 for three months, $43.99 for 6 months and $84.99 for a year. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. For any further information see http://subscriber.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/file/Website_Privacy_statement.doc

About

Electronics Bazaar

Features
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Launched in February 2007, Electronics Bazaar is India's first sourcing magazine in the electronics space. The magazine aims to provide a B2B platform for the buying and selling of electronics products in India. It’s a must read for those who want to keep themselves updated on all that is happening in the Indian electronics industry. Electronics Bazaar covers current and future market trends, buying and selling opportunities, product launches, and innovations driving the Indian electronics industry. It’s a very important and authentic source of information for all those seeking to enter or expand their business in the Indian electronics industry. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One months subscription - $0.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $9.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Screenshots

The Philippine Star4 screens
Electronics Bazaar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Electronics Bazaar at 8.0 against The Philippine Star's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Philippine Star sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Electronics Bazaar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Philippine Star ships an update every 6 months, Electronics Bazaar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Philippine Star versus Electronics Bazaar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Philippine StarElectronics Bazaar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilstar Daily Inc.Magzter Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Philippine Star

Subscriptions6
  • Philippine STAR - 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • Philippine STAR - 1 Month$8.991 Month
  • Philippine STAR$14.992 Months
Show 3 more
  • Philippine STAR - 3 Month$24.993 Months
  • Philippine STAR - 6 Month$39.996 Months
  • Philippine STAR - 1 Year$69.991 Year
10 purchases

Electronics Bazaar

Subscriptions1
  • Electronics Bazaar$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Electronics Bazaar July 2012$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar November 2012$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar February 2014$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Electronics bazaar December 2015$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar July 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar August 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar June 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar Sept 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar Oct 2020$1.99

Questions

Is The Philippine Star free?
The Philippine Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electronics Bazaar free?
Electronics Bazaar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Philippine Star or Electronics Bazaar have ads?
Neither The Philippine Star nor Electronics Bazaar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Philippine Star or Electronics Bazaar?
The Philippine Star ships an update every 6 months, and Electronics Bazaar every 3 months. Most recently, The Philippine Star was updated on September 24, 2026 and Electronics Bazaar on September 22, 2026.

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