# הארץ vs V1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V1 at none against הארץ's 14. V1 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). הארץ's advantage is ratings volume (602 vs 24) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. הארץ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. V1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for הארץ against 4.2 for V1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: הארץ has 602 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 40% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | הארץ | V1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643/reviews) | [4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1/id6475302142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **602** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) | [Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/340173263) |

## What reviewers say

### הארץ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #73 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access real-time news, in-depth analysis, and diverse content from a leading Israeli newspaper. Enjoy features like podcasts, recipes, movie reviews, and interactive games. Share articles, comment, and receive instant alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, In-depth analysis and opinion pieces, Magazine and leisure articles, Podcasts and games, Share and comment on articles, Instant notifications

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $14.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| מבצע חגים | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for Haaretz | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz unlimited access | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited Access | $159.99 | per year |
| Haaretz Hebrew Edition for iPhone | $179.99 | per year |
| מנוי שנתי להארץ עם הטבה | $179.99 | per year |
| מינוי שנתי להארץ | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 High-quality journalism
- 📚 Diverse and insightful content
- 🗞️ Reliable news source
- 💻 Smooth app experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads for paid subscribers
- 📱 Suboptimal iPad experience
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent article loading
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved article recommendation algorithm
- Enhanced search and filtering options
- Embedded English translation


### V1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1/id6475302142)

Stay updated with fast-paced news delivered through short, engaging videos. Explore a variety of topics from politics to entertainment, featuring original content and popular personalities.

**Highlights:** Short video news format, Innovative home page and news feed, Covers politics, sports, food, celebrities, fashion, entertainment, Original content series, Features popular TV personalities, REELS and NEWS flash video formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is הארץ free?

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

### Is V1 free?

V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, הארץ or V1?

הארץ and V1 are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 602 and 24 ratings respectively.

### Do הארץ or V1 have ads?

Both הארץ and V1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, הארץ or V1?

הארץ ships an update every 3 weeks, and V1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, הארץ was updated on September 23, 2026 and V1 on September 21, 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.*