# EXPRESS E vs tchop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tchop at none against EXPRESS E's 10. tchop also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). EXPRESS E's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EXPRESS E sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. tchop asks for nothing beyond the download.

EXPRESS E ships an update every 6 days, tchop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXPRESS E | tchop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DuMont Mediengruppe GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/384914740) | [tchop GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100726152) |

## What reviewers say

### EXPRESS E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-e-paper/id493941788)

Access your daily newspaper digitally with a familiar layout on your mobile device. Enjoy offline reading, easy navigation, and a clear interface for a convenient news experience.

**Highlights:** Complete newspaper edition in classic layout, Modern, clear interface, Easy navigation, Archive of past issues, Offline reading, Optimized for mobile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXPRESS E-Paper Abo | $22.00 | per month |
| EXPRESS E-Paper Abo | $33.99 | per 2 months |
| EXPRESS Tageszugang | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXPRESS E-Paper Einzelverkauf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sonderausgabe EX 20150302. | $1.99 | one-time |
| FC Total 2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FC Total | $3.99 | one-time |
| FC TOTAL | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonderausgabe EX 20160701 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Das Rheinland radelt | $8.99 | one-time |


### tchop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tchop/id1133464158)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXPRESS E free?

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

### Is tchop free?

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

### Do EXPRESS E or tchop have ads?

Neither EXPRESS E nor tchop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EXPRESS E or tchop?

EXPRESS E ships an update every 6 days, and tchop every 4 months. Most recently, EXPRESS E was updated on October 11, 2026 and tchop on October 12, 2026.

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