# The Bulletin: News & eEdition — user reviews > 83 indexed App Store user reviews of The Bulletin by EO Media Group, rated 4.50/5 from 318 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bulletin-news-and-eedition/id1489398026/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bulletin-news-and-eedition/id1489398026.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 208 · 4★ 81 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 11 ## What do users think of The Bulletin? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive navigation - 📰 Reliable local news coverage - 🌐 Access anywhere, anytime while traveling - 📚 Ability to access past editions - 🖥️ Clear, readable print quality - 📱 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad) - ⚡ Fast loading and reliable performance - 🎨 Good layout and design of articles - 🚫 No need for physical paper delivery - 💰 Good value for digital subscription **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent forced re-login issues - 🐛 App crashes and freezes - 🐛 Random page refreshes and resizing - 🐛 Login rejection despite correct credentials - 🐛 Inconsistent article display and graphics blocking text - 🐛 Crossword markup feature removed - 🐛 Blurry puzzle printing - 🐛 Missing index/highlight feature from previous version - 🐛 Comics display issues and slow loading - 🐛 Difficult page navigation after updates - ⚠️ Recent updates made app harder to use - ⚠️ Inconsistent performance on iPad mini **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent forced logout requiring daily re-authentication - Login credentials rejected despite correct entry - App crashes and requires daily restart - Pages function in eEdition not displaying - Random eEdition refreshes and content shrinking - Graphics blocking article text - Crossword puzzles print too blurry to read - Comics fail to load or load very slowly - Articles jumbled or only partially appearing - Swiping between pages is difficult - App freezes when switching to other apps - Stories won't open when tapped from eEdition **Most requested features** - Restore Apple Pencil markup feature for crosswords - Restore share/email article functionality - Improve regional sports coverage (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California) - Add dark mode option - Implement 'Today's Paper' feature similar to NYTimes - Better text selection and copying functionality - Improve comic image resolution and loading speed - Restore index feature for easier article navigation - Auto-fill login credentials without blocking ## Newest reviews (15 of 83) ### 4/5 — Decent app *2025-11-08, version 318.27* Works fairly well ### 5/5 — Great way to read The Bulletin *2025-09-08, version 318.16* Very easy to toggle between page view and individual articles on my iPhone. Easier than paper copy. ### 5/5 — Excellent newspaper reading app *2025-04-21, version 318.10* No problems, always works, print is clear and easy to read. ### 5/5 — Support our local newspapers *2025-04-20, version 318.10* To preserve our democracy it is imperative that we support our local newspaper. And fact based information must be documented by our newspapers. ### 5/5 — Never never never *2023-09-30, version 206.2* With a digital edition I never have to search for a wet newspaper, never wait for delivery in bad weather, never have to wait for others to finish reading a section, never have to put on hold for traveling because I can read just about anywhere. Probably never go back to getting a print paper! ### 5/5 — Bulletin *2023-09-27, version 3.8.16* I enjoy The Bulletin every day and depend on it to keep up with what’s happening in Bend and Oregon ### 5/5 — The Bulletin E-Edition *2023-08-08, version 3.8.16* I’ve been using the E-Edition for several weeks finding it easy to use and accessible 7X24. Best feature is past issues are available to review. The Bulletin E-Edition is the Best! ### 5/5 — Love the printed edition and the e-edition *2023-05-18, version 3.6.24* Just good solid local news that I appreciate every day ### 5/5 — Almost like a paper paper *2023-04-23, version 3.6.24* On an iPad, the Bulletin reads like the paper version but without the need to walk to the street to get it. ### 4/5 — Great for when we are on the road *2023-02-26, version 3.6.24* It’s nice to be able to keep up with things when we are traveling. ### 5/5 — The Bulletin E-Edition *2023-02-14, version 3.6.24* I’ve been using the E-Edition for several weeks finding it easy to use and accessible 7X24. Best feature is past issues are available to review. ### 5/5 — Great newspaper *2023-01-16, version 3.6.24* Thank you. The real local news is really appreciated. Love your local reporters! ### 5/5 — Almost like a paper paper *2022-11-12, version 3.6.24* On an iPad, the Bulletin reads like the paper version but without the need to walk to the street to get it. ### 5/5 — Great local newspaper *2022-09-17, version 3.6.19* I read this every morning. Appreciate the local news and trail reports ### 5/5 — Bend Bulletin App *2022-06-27, version 3.6.05* Excellent newspaper and easy app to use! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Horrible service *2026-04-08, version 319.21* Farmed out service ### 1/5 — App pretty terrible on iPad mini *2024-02-17, version 209.3* Recent “updates” have made this app much worse on my iPad mini. It makes me log out and back in daily because I’ve read all my free stories for the month. I’m a subscriber! It still acts like I’m logged in, yet gives me this message and hides content. Today, the “pages” function in the eEdition won’t display. It randomly refreshes the eEdition and shrinks what I was reading. Swiping pages is harder than on the old app. When I click to open a story, graphics may block part of the article. I must close the app daily or it freezes (maybe the last update fixed this, but now I’m trained to close it). It sometimes won’t open a story from eEdition by tapping it. ### 1/5 — Crosswords *2023-09-29, version 206.2* So disappointed. Can’t print the puzzles on the new version. They come out too blurry to read. ### 1/5 — Updated app is horrible! *2023-09-28, version 206.2* What happened to “index” feature allowing to highlight and read the article? Now I have to resize the page, move around to read, total pain. ### 2/5 — Meh *2024-03-18, version 210.2* As of 5/2021, the updates they’ve made to their site have made it harder to use the app. I pay each month to access the Bulletin on-line, and am getting ready to cancel my subscription altogether, just because of their recent updates. Can no longer use “markup” with my Apple Pencil to fill out the daily crossword (so have to waste paper daily), whereas before the updates it was such a nice thing to be able to do. It randomly asks us to sign back in, and no matter how many times you enter the info correctly, it rejects your login. Just bad coding, sloppy programming and little testing. Seriously? ### 2/5 — Ridiculous need to re-enter user name & password *2021-05-28, version 3.2.64* While once into the app, no issues, but the nearly every other day requirement is bizarre, unlike any other media subscription we are active in, and annoying entirely. The app also seems to block computer auto-loading this information. ### 3/5 — Like the digital version better! *2021-12-18, version 3.5.06* I was tires of searching for the paper every morning ……sometimes it didn’t arrive! So I called to cancel totally and learned I could have the digital for much less , with a free print edition on Sunday. So, I will try this! Last Sunday, the paper didn’t arrive till after 2 pm….if it continues like that, I will eventually cancel totally and relay on my local apps for local news and BBC and Al Jazeera for international News. We lived in 7 countries and the latter 2 apps are the only way I can learn what is going on there! It is icy here in wintry Central Oregon and I am over 80 and scared of falling while I search for paper! Digital is better although I like all the Sunday Crosswords! Yvonne Smith ### 3/5 — Sign in *2021-05-25, version 3.2.64* I constantly have to sign in with acct and password..2or 3 times a week. What gives ### 3/5 — What happened to the share button? *2021-03-08, version 3.2.57* Overall, it’s a great app despite the occasional glitches in the text version of articles. What irks me, though, is the elimination of the Share button some time ago. I used to be able to send articles or copy them for myself, but despite the Help article instructing me to hit the Share button, I’d love to if it were still there. Bring it back, please. ### 3/5 — Review *2021-01-06, version 3.2.57* I appreciate the newspaper being on line. And that the ability or teck improvement of the form allows this 80 yr old man to — each time you make an another step forward ..... makes it easier for me to use this form. I taught school in Tumalo for 30 years . Love my community, I am conservative voting for both democratic and Republican local and national leaders. I like the facts written- not slanted right or left due to the majority of political parties made up by residents . I believe in socialism and have seen it work in Canada when I retired and my wife and I were on a 2 yr service mission in the ghetto of Winnipeg, Canada on behalf of the Mormon Church. We taught English as 2nd language to immigrants . We also taught free organ and piano lessons. All done in the Cultural tradition at our own expense. We also have organized and lead A.A. Groups in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras. We are so sad to serve extremists who are politically right or left invade all levels of society and organizations in Central Oregon. We moved here in 1967. Bend was homogenous due to being a mill small town . Yet we like the rest of American were open and tolerating of all social differences. Let our newspaper give the facts and encourage us to serve one another . Dennis Heap ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Easier than I thought *2026-07-30, version 319.21* I thought I would not like the online version of the newspaper but I was surprised at how easy it was to read...the highlighting of sections helped a lot. ### 5/5 — Best Newspaper App Ever! *2026-06-13, version 319.21* I like all the features, especially the ability to enlarge articles. Very easy to navigate all sections of the paper. ### 5/5 — Great local news *2026-02-19, version 319.21* App is easy to use. Especially enjoy being able to access older editions. ### 5/5 — Bend Bulletin *2026-01-13, version 318.27* Balanced, timely reporting on the Central Oregon scene. We are lucky to have a reliable print news source. It is critical to support local media! ### 5/5 — Still get the paper on Mondays *2026-01-09, version 318.27* Thanks for providing the E Edition, keeps us informed without the hard copy. ### 5/5 — Excellent newspaper reading app *2025-12-14, version 318.27* No problems, always works, print is clear and easy to read. ### 5/5 — Local news *2025-12-04, version 318.27* Great ### 5/5 — The BB *2025-11-30, version 318.27* Outstanding local news that we can depend on ### 5/5 — Great *2025-11-13, version 318.27* Great ### 5/5 — Well Done E Version *2025-10-21, version 318.27* This version of The Bulletin is easy to navigate and clear. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*