The Mirror vs PENA.AL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Mirror
Stay updated with breaking news from the UK and around the world, including exclusive stories from award-winning journalists. Get the latest on sports, celebrity gossip, technology, and money-saving tips. Customize your news feed and read articles offline.
- Breaking UK and global news
- Sports news and reports
- Celebrity gossip
- Money saving tips
- Customizable news feeds
- Offline reading
- Topic and author following
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The Mirror App gives you the latest breaking stories and trending news from the UK and around the world, delivering big exclusive stories from award-winning journalists. Follow the latest news from your favourite football, rugby and cricket teams. Get the latest celebrity gossip. Stay informed with TV interviews and exclusive money saving tips, all from The Mirror App. With The Mirror App, get access to: • Breaking UK and global news stories • News and reports on your favourite sports teams • Political and government news • Money saving tips • Daily horoscopes • Celebrity gossip on all your favourite stars • TV and film reviews, interviews and videos • Weird News and bizarre stories • The latest trends and discoveries in technology and science The App also features: • Customised news feeds right on the home screen • The ability to read an article even when you are offline • The ability to follow topics that matter to you • Follow your favourite authors like you do any topic • Native iPad support for a better tablet experience Discover breaking news on the politics, sports, and money saving tips that matter to you. Stay connected with The Mirror newspaper app. You can also now subscribe to Mirror+, and benefit from exclusive columns, newsletters and expert analysis across news, celebs, football and more - all with far fewer ads and a cleaner reading experience. For more information, visit us online at http://www.mirror.co.uk For additional support, contact us at http://www.mirror.co.uk/contact-us/ Terms and Conditions https://www.mirror.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.mirror.co.uk/privacy-notice/
PENA.AL
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Themeluar në vitin 2022, nga një grup i vogël gazetarësh profesionistë, qëllimi i saj është shkrimi i drejtë i lajmeve, shmangia e kopjimit të materialeve, pa anëshmëria e bindjeve politike, pavarësia nga secila forcë politike apo nga fushat e biznesit, shkrimi pa kompromis i të vërtetës dhe opinioneve të qarta dhe të pa anëshme duke zbatuar të gjitha kodet etike sipas standarteve europiane dhe botërore të gazetarisë. Aplikacioni i PENA.AL ka kategori të dedikuara për fusha të ndryshme, lajme dhe opinione të cilat shoqërohen me materiale filmike dhe fotografike për të krijuar një panoramë të qartë dhe të vërtetë të çdo ngjarje apo zhvillimi në Shqipëri dhe në Botë.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PENA.AL at none against The Mirror's 2. PENA.AL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. The Mirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PENA.AL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Mirror | PENA.AL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited | LIST ALBANIA SH.P.K |
Bugs and requests
The Mirror
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Notifications not working
- Inconsistent app performance
Requested features
3 requests- Improved navigation and scrolling
- Customizable news feeds
- Better comment functionality
PENA.AL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Mirror
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
PENA.AL
No in-app purchases
