# DH Journal + vs BX1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BX1 at none against DH Journal +'s 10. DH Journal +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DH Journal + sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BX1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

DH Journal + ships an update every 4 months, BX1 every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DH Journal + | BX1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [S. A. D' Informations Et De Productions Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/441452527) | [BX1](https://appshunter.io/developer/492238077) |

## What reviewers say

### DH Journal +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dh-journal-plus/id988721087)

Access the daily digital newspaper and its supplements, with content from the last 30 days. Enjoy offline reading, an optimized layout for mobile devices, and audio playback for articles. Subscribe directly through the app for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Daily digital newspaper access, Content from the last 30 days, Offline reading capability, Optimized mobile layout, Audio playback for articles, In-app subscription

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eddy Merckx, le géant du Tour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tour de France 2019 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyclisme 2020 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tour de France 2020 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyclisme 2021 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Euro 2020 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tour de France 2021 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition de la DH | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edition du we de la DH | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cyclisme 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |


### BX1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bx1/id1088283244)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DH Journal + free?

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

### Is BX1 free?

BX1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DH Journal + or BX1 have ads?

BX1 shows ads; DH Journal + does not.

### Which is updated more often, DH Journal + or BX1?

DH Journal + ships an update every 4 months, and BX1 every 23 months. Most recently, DH Journal + was updated on October 6, 2026 and BX1 on September 29, 2026.

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