# Bournemouth Echo vs Outside

The clearest difference is update cadence: Outside at every 3 weeks against Bournemouth Echo's every 4 months. Outside also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bournemouth Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bournemouth Echo ships an update every 4 months, Outside every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bournemouth Echo | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 146 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) |

## What reviewers say

### Bournemouth Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bournemouth-echo/id1014460834)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and events from Bournemouth and Dorset. Enjoy ad-free reading, digital newspapers, interactive puzzles, and listen to articles on the go.

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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #139 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Content from 15 publications, Personalized content feed, Trending articles and videos, Gear reviews and buying guides, Training plans and recipes, Content sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outside+ All Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific content
- 👍 Awesome but
- 🚀 Amazing outdoor adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashing on video playback
- Content not updating frequently

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support for Trailforks
- Ability to save articles
- Better article organization and sorting
- Separate apps for each publication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bournemouth Echo free?

Bournemouth Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Outside free?

Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bournemouth Echo or Outside have ads?

Neither Bournemouth Echo nor Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bournemouth Echo or Outside?

Bournemouth Echo ships an update every 4 months, and Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bournemouth Echo was updated on September 16, 2026 and Outside on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*