# Bournemouth Echo — Bournemouth news and sports

> Local news, sports, and events for Bournemouth and Dorset, with digital papers and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Newsquest.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bournemouth-echo/id1014460834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 146 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bournemouth-echo/id1014460834/reviews.md

## What is Bournemouth Echo?

The Bournemouth Echo has been publishing the latest news stories from Bournemouth and the surrounding areas in Dorset for over a hundred years. Over that time, we’ve learnt what our readers want and we offer comprehensive coverage of the latest news, sport and events. We’re committed to delivering quality journalism with a local focus and driving community engagement.

The Bournemouth Echo app is the best way to keep up to date with all the breaking news, sports and events in Bournemouth and gives you the following great features… 

• Live Updates: Get the latest news, events and sport as it happens
• Ad-Free Reading: No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions
• Daily Digital Newspapers: Read the paper in full, cover to cover
• Interactive Puzzles: Play new crosswords, sudoku and more every day
• Article Audio Player: Listen to articles and create content playlists

All subscriptions are auto-renewing. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring, at the same rate as the initial purchase. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period.

Privacy Policy - https://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-policies/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Live news and sports updates
- Ad-free reading experience
- Daily digital newspapers
- Interactive puzzles
- Article audio player

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bournemouth-echo/id1014460834/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works for Me

*2024-09-10, version 1.4.2*

This app is great due to its simplicity. News content is always difficult for a local newspaper, but frankly the lack of ability for inane comments to be added to articles is a godsend.

### 2/5 — Please include the comments section.

*2022-11-14*

Really not worth subscribing unless you they do some development to include the reader comments and the ability to comment in the app.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We will take a look and see what options are available. Your suggestion is much appreciated. 
Kind Regards

### 5/5 — Great media site works great.

*2022-05-18*

I have found the summary of local news is great with more in depth content in the digital edition of the paper, which is available first thing in the morning. I suspect that the negative comments are because if you expect good stuff for free you will be disappointed. For £4.99 a month I get ad free content and an app that just works.

### 1/5 — Poorly designed, lack of functionality

*2018-01-28*

This really is a poor alternative to a good mobile site, with half the functionality. It has a really annoying pop-up every time it opens asking whether it should be updated: Uh, no - I’d like to read yesterday’s news, please! Just stupid. There is also no way to read / add comments. The only good thing is that it’s not stuffed full of ads like the desktop site!!

### 1/5 — Not good enough

*2017-12-06*

Very strange and inconsistent downloading of stories and now cannot post stories to Facebook.  App crashes every time

### 2/5 — Little news

*2016-04-13*

There is little news content and most annoying app feature of every time the app is opened a big message appears asking if I want the content update, of course I do otherwise why would I open the app...

### 1/5 — Doesn't Work

*2016-01-11*

Registered to use the app but it doesn't work... Why do these companies waste everyone's time by creating useless apps?

## Frequently asked questions about Bournemouth Echo

### What kind of news does Bournemouth Echo cover?

Bournemouth Echo provides comprehensive coverage of the latest news, sports, and events specifically from Bournemouth and the surrounding areas in Dorset. It focuses on local journalism and community engagement.

### Does Bournemouth Echo have ads?

No, Bournemouth Echo offers an ad-free reading experience with no ads or pop-ups to ensure an uninterrupted user experience.

### What subscription options are available for Bournemouth Echo?

Bournemouth Echo offers auto-renewing subscriptions: a monthly plan for $5.49, a 6-month plan for $29.99, and an annual plan for $59.99. Payments are charged to your Apple account upon purchase.

### Can I cancel my Bournemouth Echo subscription?

Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed and turned off via Account Settings. However, cancellations of the current subscription are not permitted during the active subscription period.

### What devices is Bournemouth Echo available on?

Bournemouth Echo is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Bournemouth Echo updated?

The app was last updated on February 26, 2026, with the latest version being 2.4. This indicates regular updates to improve features and content.

### What age rating does Bournemouth Echo have?

Bournemouth Echo has an age rating of 17+, suggesting content that may be more suitable for mature audiences.

### Does Bournemouth Echo offer offline reading?

While the app provides daily digital newspapers, the description does not explicitly mention offline reading capabilities for articles. However, the digital newspaper format may allow for offline access once downloaded.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2026-08-13

Introducing My Content – your personalised space for reading:
• Your News Feed: See more of what matters to you
• Reading History: Track what you’ve read over the past month and when
• Saved articles: Quickly find content you’ve saved for later

Audio player improvements:
• Adjust playback speed
• Smoother, more intuitive listening experience

### 2.5 — 2026-08-10

Introducing My Content – your personalised space for reading:
• Your News Feed: See more of what matters to you
• Reading History: Track what you’ve read over the past month and when
• Saved articles: Quickly find content you’ve saved for later

Audio player improvements:
• Adjust playback speed
• Smoother, more intuitive listening experience

### 2.4 — 2026-02-26

Framework fixes and improvements

### 2.3 — 2025-12-15

• Improvements to the article reading experience

### 2.2 — 2025-11-04

• Dark mode - Activated automatically in line with your device settings, or can be manually enabled via the Settings menu
• Improvements to the article reading experience

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