# Pang Masa vs Inquirer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Inquirer Plus at 4.7 against Pang Masa's 1.0. Inquirer Plus also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). Pang Masa's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pang Masa sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Inquirer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inquirer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inquirer Plus has 269 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pang Masa's written reviews are positive against 38% of Inquirer Plus's.

Pang Masa ships an update every 15 months, Inquirer Plus every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pang Masa | Inquirer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pang-masa/id490130150/reviews) | **[4.7 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inquirer-plus/id567836063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philstar Daily Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431749320) | [Inquirer Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559839706) |

## What reviewers say

### Pang Masa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pang-masa/id490130150)

This daily publication offers Filipino-language news, entertainment, and sports content. Access all editions through various subscription options, including auto-renewing weekly, monthly, and yearly plans.

**Highlights:** Filipino-language news, Entertainment and sports coverage, Daily publication, Multiple subscription plans, Auto-renewing subscriptions, Access to all editions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Day Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 2 months |
| 3 Month Subscription | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Inquirer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inquirer-plus/id567836063)

Access news and in-depth analysis from the Inquirer, with a personalized feed and adjustable reading modes. Bookmark articles for later or explore editor's picks. Includes a digital replica of the newspaper and classic puzzle games.

**Highlights:** Personalized newsfeed, Expert commentary and analysis, Dark mode and adjustable font size, Bookmark stories for later, Editor's Picks, Digital newspaper replica, Classic puzzle games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access - 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pang Masa free?

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

### Is Inquirer Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pang Masa or Inquirer Plus?

Inquirer Plus is rated higher. Pang Masa averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Inquirer Plus averages 4.7 from 269 ratings.

### Do Pang Masa or Inquirer Plus have ads?

Neither Pang Masa nor Inquirer Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pang Masa or Inquirer Plus?

Pang Masa ships an update every 15 months, and Inquirer Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pang Masa was updated on November 1, 2026 and Inquirer Plus on November 1, 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.*