# New Eastern Europe vs Diena.lt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diena.lt at none against New Eastern Europe's 11. Diena.lt also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.2). New Eastern Europe's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. New Eastern Europe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per year. Diena.lt asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for New Eastern Europe against 5.0 for Diena.lt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Eastern Europe has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Eastern Europe | Diena.lt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-eastern-europe/id594431442/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dienalt/id1105628387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [Diena Media News](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100808813) |

## What reviewers say

### New Eastern Europe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-eastern-europe/id594431442)

Access in-depth analysis and commentary on current events, political developments, and cultural discussions shaping Central and Eastern Europe. Stay informed with expert insights and reviews from this dedicated English-language news magazine.

**Highlights:** Political analysis, Current events commentary, Cultural discussions, Book and film reviews, Historical context, Exclusive English content

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Eastern Europe Auto Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Sept-Oct 2014 (id:814178) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 (XII) 2014: O... (id:814167) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 (XI) 2014: Pu... (id:814159) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1(X)-2014: Unma... (id:814157) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 2 (VII) -... (id:814136) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1 (VI) - ... (id:814158) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jan-Feb 2015: A... (id:814162) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mar-April 2015:... (id:814067) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March-April 2016 (id:814156) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jun-Aug (pp:992700) | $6.99 | one-time |


### Diena.lt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dienalt/id1105628387)

Stay updated with the latest Lithuanian and world news. Browse articles, leave comments, and receive instant notifications for breaking stories. Share news easily via social media or email.

**Highlights:** Latest Lithuanian and world news, Comment on articles, Push notifications for breaking news, Share news via social media/email, Categorized news sections (weather, business, sports, etc.), Photo galleries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New Eastern Europe free?

New Eastern Europe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Diena.lt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, New Eastern Europe or Diena.lt?

New Eastern Europe and Diena.lt are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do New Eastern Europe or Diena.lt have ads?

Neither New Eastern Europe nor Diena.lt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, New Eastern Europe or Diena.lt?

New Eastern Europe ships an update every 11 months, and Diena.lt every 11 months. Most recently, New Eastern Europe was updated on October 31, 2026 and Diena.lt on October 20, 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.*