# Reams vs Bulletin

Reams and Bulletin both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Reams's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bulletin's. Reams also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Bulletin's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (190 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reams sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Bulletin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bulletin holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bulletin has 190 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Reams's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bulletin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reams ships an update every 2 months, Bulletin every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reams | Bulletin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reams/id1229027127/reviews) | **[4.2 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletin-rss-news-reader/id6476572500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adam Butler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229027126) | [Pixelfolio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533949185) |

## What reviewers say

### Reams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reams/id1229027127)

This app transforms newsletters, RSS feeds, and saved web articles into beautifully designed, immersive reading experiences. It offers automatic synchronization across devices, organization tools like tags and notes, and a simple RSS discovery feature.

**Highlights:** AI-driven algorithmic layouts, Automatic device synchronization, Tagging, notes, and highlights, Painless newsletter integration, Simple RSS feed discovery, Full text article view, Automatic dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |


### Bulletin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletin-rss-news-reader/id6476572500)

This app uses AI to summarize news articles from your RSS feeds, allowing you to quickly grasp key information. It offers a customizable reading experience with features like dark mode, adjustable text, and organization tools. Save articles for later and sync across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered article summaries, Customizable RSS feed management, Read later functionality, Dark mode and appearance options, Cross-device sync with iCloud, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Bulletin Pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bulletin Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 🤖 AI-powered article summaries
- 🔄 Cross-device iCloud syncing
- 📱 Universal app across Apple ecosystem
- ➕ Ability to import custom RSS feeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📺 Apple TV app non-functional (stuck on loading screen)
- ⌚ Apple Watch app broken (loading screen issues)
- 💰 High subscription cost for features
- 🔗 Website links fail to load properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing feeds
- App crashes when pasting URLs
- App crashes when adjusting settings
- Apple Watch app stuck on loading screen
- Apple TV app stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Font size adjustment capability
- Category customization on Apple TV
- Safari Reader view integration
- Like/dislike article feedback system
- Summary length customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reams free?

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

### Is Bulletin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reams or Bulletin?

Bulletin is rated higher. Reams averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bulletin averages 4.2 from 190 ratings.

### Do Reams or Bulletin have ads?

Neither Reams nor Bulletin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reams or Bulletin?

Reams ships an update every 2 months, and Bulletin every 4 days. Most recently, Reams was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bulletin on October 24, 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.*