# NM Bluebird

> Digital publication reader with enhanced navigation and offline access for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Tecnavia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nm-bluebird/id873112729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tecnavia](https://appshunter.io/developer/366664051)
- Category: News, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.49/5 from 233 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 26 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2014-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nm-bluebird/id873112729/reviews.md

## What is NM Bluebird?

This app is part of the new Responsive Design interface of Tecnavia's Bluebird interface.  

This app improves the reading experience on any iOS device.  It is more enhanced than viewing with the Safari Browser.

Readers can quickly navigate the entire publication using iOS multi-gestures. Swipe to browse pages or sections or tap a live headline or page number to reach your favorite article. A thumbnail view lets you scan all the pages at once. To read a story, just tap to zoom the page image, or tap to article mode and read the whole story, including jumps, in the text window at the font size you prefer. The e-Edition will also let you easily find topics using the section and story index, or find any ad or story via a full text search of words contained in the copy.

Just open the app to get the latest edition for on-line or off-line reading. You can also access back issues that you might have missed.To use, just download the app and select your publication.

## Key features

- iOS multi-gestures navigation
- Swipe to browse pages/sections
- Tap to zoom page image
- Article mode with adjustable font size
- Full text search
- Online and offline reading
- Access to back issues

## What do users think of NM Bluebird?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📰 Authentic newspaper reading experience with page-turning interface
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-navigate design
- 🔍 Flexible zoom and text sizing options
- 📥 Ability to download editions for offline reading
- ⚡ Quick access to recent editions
- 🎯 Seamless article preview and selection
- 📧 Article forwarding and sharing capabilities
- 🖥️ Works well across multiple devices (iPad, iPhone)
- 📑 Organized content layout by sections
- ✨ Clean interface without ads or animated distractions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues and crashes
- 🐛 Page-turning swipe sensitivity too high
- 🐛 Random logout and session interruptions
- 🐛 Occasional blank pages and content rendering failures
- 🐛 Download failures and incomplete loading
- ⚠️ Limited publication selection (only WSJ primarily)
- ⚠️ Dated user interface design
- ⚠️ Offline notification pop-ups every 60 seconds
- ⚠️ Article forwarding links show as insecure
- ⚠️ Split-screen text mode lacks full-screen option

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent iOS updates
- Page turning swipe too sensitive causing accidental navigation
- Random logout and authentication failures
- Blank pages and content rendering issues
- Download hangs at 75% completion
- Article expansion doesn't work consistently
- App goes to current issue when interrupted
- Article forwarding links show insecure source errors
- Reading pane scrolling issues on iPhone SE
- Screen goes blank when tapping in reading pane

**Most requested features**

- Add New York Times to app
- Add Financial Times to app
- Add Barron's to app
- Add more newspaper publications
- Full-screen text reading mode
- Ability to access earlier/archived editions by date selection
- Improved article forwarding security
- Voice reading speed adjustment controls
- Updated and modernized user interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nm-bluebird/id873112729/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-05-10, version 3.18.21*

I LOVE this app for reading; it makes it very easy to read articles, especially long pieces. it often has technical issues tho which are very annoying.

### 5/5 — Good

*2024-09-24*

I LOVE this app for reading; it makes it very easy to read articles, especially long pieces. it often has technical issues tho which are very annoying.

### 4/5 — Good

*2024-04-27*

I LOVE this app for reading; it makes it very easy to read articles, especially long pieces.  it often has technical issues tho which are very annoying.

### 5/5 — Bluebird WSJ

*2023-11-03, version 3.7.13*

I really deeply wish that other organizations (such as the New York Times and Barron’s) could organize their sites to be as user-friendly and superlatively executed as Bluebird does with the Wall Street Journal!! I pray for the day when these two publications are available on Bluebird!!!

### 5/5 — Excellent app!

*2023-09-13, version 3.7.13*

It is so good that it is addictive 😀

### 5/5 — NM Bluebird Tecnavia

*2023-09-07, version 3.7.13*

This is a great app. It organizes the content in a useful and intuitive way. It’s like having a newspaper in your hand with no dirty fingers! The absolute best way to read a newspaper online! I wish more newspapers were available in the app.

### 5/5 — Really convenient.

*2023-08-05, version 3.7.13*

It’s the printed edition on your device. Page through it as you would an actual printed newspaper.

### 5/5 — Great platform

*2023-06-27, version 3.7.13*

Stable platform that recreates the print reader experience very well.
Easy to navigate as well.

### 5/5 — WSJ

*2023-05-20, version 3.7.13*

I still love a printed edition and this is the best way to still enjoy when one is not accessible.

### 5/5 — Really convenient.

*2023-05-18*

It’s the printed edition on your device. Page through it as you would an actual printed newspaper.

## Frequently asked questions about NM Bluebird

### What does the NM Bluebird app do?

This app provides an enhanced reading experience for digital publications on iOS devices. It offers intuitive navigation, the ability to zoom into pages, and an article mode for comfortable reading with adjustable font sizes. You can also access the latest and past editions for both online and offline reading.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include navigation using iOS multi-gestures, swiping through pages and sections, tapping to zoom into page images, and an article mode that displays the full story text in a preferred font size. It also offers a thumbnail view, full text search, and access to back issues.

### How much does NM Bluebird cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it is ad-supported, meaning you will see advertisements within the application. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned for accessing the core reading functionality.

### What devices is NM Bluebird compatible with?

The app is designed to improve the reading experience on any iOS device. This includes iPhones and iPads, leveraging iOS-specific multi-gestures for navigation and interaction.

### Can I read publications offline with this app?

Yes, you can download the latest edition of your selected publication for offline reading. This allows you to access content even when you do not have an internet connection, making it convenient for commuting or travel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.19.24 — 2026-05-15

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.18.21 — 2025-07-08

General bugfixes & stability improvements

### 3.17.05 — 2025-01-30

Stability improvements and bugfixes

### 3.9.09 — 2023-11-15

- Improved stability
- Bug fixes

### 3.7.13 — 2022-11-28

- Bug fixes
- Improved stability

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## More apps by Tecnavia

- [NewsMemory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsmemory/id389768066)

All apps by Tecnavia: https://appshunter.io/developer/366664051

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