# Finanztest vs FOCUS+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Finanztest at free with in-app purchases against FOCUS+'s subscription. Finanztest also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). FOCUS+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (42% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Finanztest sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and FOCUS+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Finanztest ships an update every 19 months, FOCUS+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Finanztest | FOCUS+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-nachrichten/id6615075323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stiftung Warentest](https://appshunter.io/developer/426943455) | [BurdaVerlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643879693) |

## What reviewers say

### Finanztest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finanztest/id582941027)

Access comprehensive consumer advice and legal information through digital editions of a trusted magazine. Offers tests and tips on insurance, investments, taxes, and law, with a service section comparing stocks and funds.

**Highlights:** Digital reading mode with adjustable text size, Dark mode for eye comfort, Text-to-speech function for articles, Text-based table of contents, Comparison of stocks and investment funds, Purchase individual issues or subscribe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abo | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Abo | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Abo | $59.99 | per year |
| Ausgabe 12/2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 06/2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/21 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 05/23 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 06/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 07/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 12/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 01/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 02/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 01/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 02/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 11/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 12/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 10/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 05/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 08/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 07/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 09/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |


### FOCUS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-nachrichten/id6615075323)

Access all content from FOCUS and FOCUS MONEY magazines, plus essential news on politics, business, science, and finance. Enjoy in-depth interviews, reports, analyses, and exclusive content like video podcasts. Features include a mobile-optimized reading mode with text-to-speech and a personal watchlist.

**Highlights:** Access to FOCUS and FOCUS MONEY articles, Daily updated news, In-depth interviews and reports, Mobile-optimized reading mode, Automatic text-to-speech function, Personal watchlist for saved articles, Early access to e-papers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FOCUS+ Monatsabo | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Finanztest free?

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

### Is FOCUS+ free?

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

### Do Finanztest or FOCUS+ have ads?

Neither Finanztest nor FOCUS+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Finanztest or FOCUS+?

Finanztest ships an update every 19 months, and FOCUS+ fortnightly. Most recently, Finanztest was updated on October 25, 2026 and FOCUS+ on October 25, 2026.

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