Comparison

Público GenP vs JN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Público GenP

This app provides news and information tailored for individuals aged 15-18. It offers simplified news, daily summaries, videos, and content on pop culture, education, and current events. Discover movies, series, and more to understand your world.

Highlights
  • Simplified news explanations
  • Daily news summaries
  • Videos and visual explainers
  • Pop culture and education content
  • Movie and series recommendations
  • Free subscription for target age group
Features
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Faz parte da geração mais informada de sempre. Se tens entre 15 e 18 anos, ativa a tua assinatura gratuita e entra na Gen P, a app do PÚBLICO pensada para ti. O que encontras na App GEN P: · Notícias explicadas de forma simples e direta · Resumos diários para não perderes o essencial · Vídeos, dicas e explicadores visuais · Cultura pop, educação, atualidade — tudo num só lugar · Sugestões de filmes, séries e muito mais Descarrega a app que tem tudo o precisas para perceber o mundo onde vives. Custo? Não tem. Só te custa não saber. As assinaturas podem ser geridas através da sua conta na App Store. Em caso de dúvida, por favor consulte a nossa política de privacidade e termos: · https://www.publico.pt/nos/politica-de-privacidade · https://www.publico.pt/nos/termos-e-condicoes

About

JN

Access comprehensive news coverage on national and international events, sports, economy, and culture. This application provides quick access to videos, daily e-paper editions, related articles, and a news search function.

Highlights
  • Country and World News
  • Sports and Economy Coverage
  • Culture and More
  • Video Access
  • Daily E-paper Edition
  • Related News
  • News Search
Features
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A app do Jornal de Notícias dá-lhe acesso a toda a informação publicada online sobre o País, o Mundo, o Desporto, a Economia, a Cultura e muito mais. Com acesso simples e rápido, tenha ainda acesso a vídeos, à edição diária em formato epaper, às notícias relacionadas e à pesquisa de notícias. O Jornal de Notícias é um jornal de Portugal, de proximidade e de confiança. O Jornal de Notícias, um dos maiores títulos da imprensa portuguesa, integra a Notícias Ilimitadas, que está presente nos setores da Imprensa, Rádio e Internet.

Screenshots

Público GenP4 screens
JN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JN at none against Público GenP's 1. JN also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). Público GenP's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Público GenP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $18.00 per year. JN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Público GenP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JN has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Público GenP versus JN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPúblico GenPJN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB48 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPúblico Comunicação Social, SANoticias Ilimitadas SA

Customer experience

Público GenP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JN

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Público GenP

Subscriptions1
  • GenP 1 ano$18.001 Year
None

JN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Público GenP free?
Público GenP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JN free?
JN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Público GenP or JN?
Público GenP is rated higher. Público GenP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JN averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Público GenP or JN have ads?
Both Público GenP and JN show ads.
Which is updated more often, Público GenP or JN?
Público GenP ships an update every 5 months, and JN every 5 months. Most recently, Público GenP was updated on October 30, 2026 and JN on October 30, 2026.

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