# The Boston Globe ePaper

> Digital replica of The Boston Globe newspaper with archive access. (iPhone/iPad app by BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe-epaper/id511127322 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324796989)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2012-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe-epaper/id511127322/reviews.md

## What is The Boston Globe ePaper?

• The ePaper is a full replica edition including articles and pages as they appeared in print, including the Sunday Comics.
• The ePaper is free for Boston Globe digital subscribers and many print subscribers.
• Read stories in the Page view or Article view.
• Share articles via email and social media.
• Recent back issues are available for download from the archive by tapping or swiping "Archive".

Subscriptions:

• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Privacy Policy: https://www.bostonglobe.com/tools/help/privacy

Terms and Conditions: https://www.bostonglobe.com/tools/help/terms-service

## Key features

- Full replica edition of print newspaper
- Page and article view options
- Share articles via email and social media
- Access recent back issues from archive
- Sunday Comics included

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/30/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/31/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/28/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/26/2025 | $4.00 | one-time |
| 01/23/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/25/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/22/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/20/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/16/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/18/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/19/2025 | $4.00 | one-time |
| 01/11/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/09/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/12/2025 | $4.00 | one-time |
| 01/05/2025 | $4.00 | one-time |
| 01/04/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/06/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 12/29/2024 | $4.00 | one-time |
| 01/02/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 01/01/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #136 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #103 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Boston Globe ePaper?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great presentation
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient to read anywhere
- 👍 Ability to read past editions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Issues with downloading and loading the current edition
- 🐛 Navigation and page turning is cumbersome
- 🐛 Inconsistent font size and layout
- 🐛 Unreliable offline reading experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Close button doesn't work
- App support button leads nowhere
- Pages often won't slide over or are blank
- Sections missing or incomplete editions
- Forced to delete and reinstall app frequently

**Most requested features**

- Ability to comment on articles
- Improved navigation and page turning
- Customizable font size and layout
- Reliable offline reading mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe-epaper/id511127322/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless on a Phone

*2026-06-02, version 6.1.5*

Why anyone would want a replica of a printed paper on a phone or tablet is beyond me. It is impossible to read anything without scrolling all over the screen.

### 1/5 — Recent update a mess

*2026-05-22, version 6.1.5*

The September 2024 update has made the app nearly useless.

### 2/5 — E-Paper vs Globe App

*2026-04-21, version 6.1.5*

What a cluster. Purchased the epaper (apparently) on iPad yesterday. Had the full app on iPhone. iPhone said no subscription. 
Why in gods name are two apps with same name in store. Why does company not recognize a purchase on one as a purchase of paper in either version?
Waste of 90 minutes search for solution with Apple Support.

### 2/5 — A downgrade

*2026-03-03, version 6.1.5*

I often find it difficult to access the Globe as I cannot make the previous day’s addition disappear. That was not a problem with the previous iteration of this app. Needs to be fixed.

### 2/5 — Not a good as the old globe App

*2025-11-02, version 6.1.5*

A few days after I stopped being able to open the globe app on my old iPad I contacted support and was advised that they were phasing out the globe app and I would have to use the e paper. I’m not impressed… pages often won’t slide over, sometimes they are blank. It’s glitchy, there is a little page icon blocking part of the articles. Why did you have to fix it… It wasn’t broken, actually compared to the Globe app that I gave up on in disgust 15 ? Years ago it was excellent (it would miss a few things but not crashing was a plus).

### 1/5 — Problems with new update

*2025-09-28, version 6.1.5*

You can’t load the current edition without closing and reopening the app.
The close button doesn’t work (iPad).
The app support button in the App Store goes nowhere.

### 5/5 — Great presentation

*2025-09-24, version 6.1.5*

ePaper looks terrific and works seamlessly. It’s like reading the physical paper — but much quicker.

### 1/5 — You are idiots

*2025-09-19, version 6.1.5*

Disgraceful app. If you are older, this app is unworkable. Worse it is not handicap accessible. Shame on the Globe. You get your money every month but you shut the app off to people who pay. You steal from the elderly.

### 5/5 — App is so easy to use

*2025-06-28, version 6.1.4*

We switched to the digital Globe a few years ago and are very happy.  So convenient to be able to read the Globe anywhere.  And downloading editions is a great feature.  Highly recommended!

### 4/5 — Very good

*2025-04-09, version 6.1.4*

Not perfect but the best newspaper e-reader I have found so far

## Frequently asked questions about The Boston Globe ePaper

### What is the Boston Globe ePaper app?

The ePaper app provides a full digital replica of The Boston Globe newspaper. It includes all articles and pages exactly as they appear in the print edition, along with features like the Sunday Comics. Users can choose to read in either a page view or an article view.

### How do I access the ePaper?

The ePaper is available for free to Boston Globe digital subscribers and many print subscribers. If you are a subscriber, you can access the content through the app. Non-subscribers may have options to subscribe within the app.

### Can I read old issues of the newspaper?

Yes, recent back issues of the newspaper are available for download from an archive. You can access this archive by tapping or swiping on the 'Archive' option within the app to browse and retrieve past editions.

### Is the ePaper available on all devices?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with all devices. However, it mentions that payment is charged to an iTunes Account, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Users should check their device's app store for specific compatibility information.

### How are subscriptions managed?

Subscriptions are managed through your iTunes Account. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. The app will charge your account for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.5 — 2025-09-17

General Bug Fixes

### 6.1.4 — 2024-07-30

General Bug Fixes

### 6.1.2 — 2024-04-02

General Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements

### 6.1.1 — 2022-04-20

Analytic bug fix

### 6.1.0 — 2022-03-17

An updated all-new look and feel to the app
Customisation of the paper to how you want it to look and display
New text-to-speech functionality that can be downloaded to listen to offline
Automatic downloading of editions as you read
Bug Fixes

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