Comparison

Folha de S.Paulo vs ABMS

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

Head to head
About

Folha de S.Paulo

Access the latest news from a leading Brazilian newspaper, featuring articles, videos, and photos. Stay updated with real-time reporting and exclusive content from over 180 columnists. Subscribers can comment on articles and view the digital replica of the print edition.

Highlights
  • Latest news from Brazil and the world
  • Exclusive reports and opinion pieces
  • Content in text, video, and photo formats
  • Real-time updates
  • Digital replica of the print edition
  • Push notifications for breaking news
Features
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Leia as últimas notícias publicadas no site da Folha. Este é o aplicativo da Folha de S.Paulo, o jornal com mais assinantes no Brasil. Ele reúne o conteúdo do jornal em texto, vídeo e fotos, incluindo reportagens especiais e os mais de 180 colunistas e blogueiros. Além disso, notícias em tempo real do Brasil e do mundo, com informações exclusivas e serviços úteis para seu dia a dia. Além disso, é possível ativar as notificações, para receber as principais notícias do dia na tela do seu smartphone ou tablet. Assinantes podem, ainda, comentar as reportagens e acessar a réplica do jornal impresso na Edição Folha.

About

ABMS

Features
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Aplicativo institucional da Associação Brasileira de Mecânica dos Solos e Engenharia Geotécnica - ABMS. Notícias, comunicados, eventos, acesso restrito para associados e muito mais.

Screenshots

Folha de S.Paulo4 screens
ABMS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABMS at none against Folha de S.Paulo's 5. ABMS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Folha de S.Paulo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Folha de S.Paulo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. ABMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folha de S.Paulo ships an update monthly, ABMS every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Folha de S.Paulo versus ABMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolha de S.PauloABMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB56 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEmpresa Folha da Manhã S.A.Johnny Soares

Bugs and requests

Folha de S.Paulo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Login issues and inability to maintain session
  • Inconsistent behavior when clicking on links
  • Outdated content and lack of real-time updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved search and browsing functionality
  • Ability to save articles for offline reading
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Smoother transition between articles

ABMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Folha de S.Paulo

Subscriptions5
  • Plano Digital1 Month trial$7.491 Month
  • Assinatura Digital Premium1 Month trial$7.491 Month
  • Assinatura Digital1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • Assinatura Digital Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Assinatura Digital Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
None

ABMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folha de S.Paulo free?
Folha de S.Paulo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABMS free?
ABMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Folha de S.Paulo or ABMS have ads?
Neither Folha de S.Paulo nor ABMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folha de S.Paulo or ABMS?
Folha de S.Paulo ships an update monthly, and ABMS every 18 months. Most recently, Folha de S.Paulo was updated on November 1, 2026 and ABMS on October 25, 2026.

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