# Chi vs IL

The clearest difference is monetization model: IL at free with in-app purchases against Chi's subscription. IL also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Chi's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chi sells 109 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IL sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chi against 5.0 for IL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chi has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Chi's written reviews are positive against 50% of IL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chi | IL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chi/id581491932/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/il-idee-e-lifestyle/id971027890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333462012) | [Il Sole 24 Ore SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/373950263) |

## What reviewers say

### Chi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chi/id581491932)

This app delivers true and exciting stories, keeping you updated on current events and providing entertainment. Access exclusive content and enjoy a rich digital magazine experience.

**Highlights:** True and exciting stories, Real-time current events updates, Exclusive content, Digital magazine format, Subscription options, Login for existing subscribers

**In-app purchases (109)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abbonamenti a Chi | $4.99 | per month |
| Abbonamenti a Chi | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Abbonamenti a Chi | $39.99 | per year |
| Chi 2019 / 06 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2016 / 08 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2016 / 09 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2016 / 16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2016 / 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2017 / 19 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2023 / 47 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2023 / 46 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2023 / 51 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2023 / 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-03-22 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-03-23 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-03-26 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-03-18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-03-17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 2016 / 28 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.39 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.35 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.36 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.34 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.32 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.31 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.30 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.29 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.28 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.27 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.26 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.25 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.24 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.23 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.22 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.20 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.21 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.19 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.18 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.10 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.09 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.03 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.04 - 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.48 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.49 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.42 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.43 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.37 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.38 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.31 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.32 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.27 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.26 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.22 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.21 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.20 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.18 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.19 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.17 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.16 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.14 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.15 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.13 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.12 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.11 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.10 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.09 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.08 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.07 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.06 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.05 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.04 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.03 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.01 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi n.02 - 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-05-06 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-05-05 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-05-04 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-05-03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-05-02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-05-01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-29 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-28 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-27 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-26 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-24 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-23 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-22 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-21 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-19 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-05 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-09 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-07 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-08 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chi 01-04-06 | $1.99 | one-time |


### IL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/il-idee-e-lifestyle/id971027890)

This magazine app delivers news, in-depth analysis, and features on culture, consumption, and lifestyle. It offers award-winning content and graphics for a contemporary audience. Access single issues or a yearly subscription.

**Highlights:** News and in-depth analysis, Leisure and entertainment content, Opinions and provocations, Culture and consumption features, Award-winning graphics, Single issue purchases, Yearly subscription option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IL 70 Maggio 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 78 Marzo 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 79 Aprile 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 80 Maggio 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 81 Giugno 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 82 Luglio 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 84 Ottobre 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 85 Novembre 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 86 Dicembre 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IL 95 Ottobre 2017 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chi free?

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

### Is IL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chi or IL?

IL is rated higher. Chi averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while IL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chi or IL have ads?

Neither Chi nor IL shows ads.

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