# Observador vs Público

The clearest difference is rating: Público at 4.8 against Observador's 3.7. Público also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 3) and review sentiment (22% vs 8%). Observador's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Observador sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Público sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Público holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Público has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Observador's written reviews are positive against 22% of Público's.

Observador ships an update every 3 weeks, Público every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Observador | Público |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observador/id859222702/reviews) | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publico/id953049142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **22.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Observador](https://appshunter.io/developer/882467753) | [Público Comunicação Social, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/358993583) |

## What reviewers say

### Observador

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observador/id859222702)

Stay informed with curated news from editors 24/7. Get real-time updates, access podcasts and videos, and save articles for offline reading. Subscribers enjoy ad-free browsing and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Curated 24/7 news, Push notifications, Live radio stream, Podcast and video content, Save articles for offline reading, Reading history, Apple Watch and CarPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Low Cost - Mensal | $3.99 | per month |
| Observador - Low Cost - Mensal | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium App- Assinatura Mensal | $4.49 | per month |
| Standard - Mensal | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium - Assinatura Mensal | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium - Mensal | $8.99 | per month |
| Observador - Premium - Mensal | $8.99 | per month |
| Low Cost - Anual | $44.90 | per year |
| Premium App - Assinatura anual | $49.00 | per year |
| Observador - Standard - Anual | $59.90 | per year |
| Premium - Assinatura Anual | $65.99 | per year |
| Standard - Anual | $69.90 | per year |
| Premium - Anual | $89.90 | per year |
| Observador - Premium - Anual | $89.90 | per year |


### Público

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publico/id953049142)

Access real-time global news and daily essentials with breaking updates. Enjoy exclusive subscriber content, personalized newsletters, podcasts, and a streamlined reading experience. Save articles for later and manage your notification preferences.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Exclusive subscriber content, Personalized newsletters, Podcasts and audio playlists, Save articles for later, Customizable notifications, PDF of print edition

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Público | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Público | $4.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Mensal | $6.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Mensal | $8.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Mensal | $8.99 | per month |
| Público | $9.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Trimestral | $24.90 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Trimestral | $24.90 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Anual - 3 meses grátis | $89.90 | per year |
| Assinatura Anual | $89.99 | per year |
| Público | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Observador free?

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

### Is Público free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Observador or Público?

Público is rated higher. Observador averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Público averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.

### Do Observador or Público have ads?

Both Observador and Público show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Observador or Público?

Observador ships an update every 3 weeks, and Público every 2 months. Most recently, Observador was updated on September 13, 2026 and Público on September 22, 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.*