# Angling Times vs Bournemouth Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Angling Times at 42% against Bournemouth Echo's 29%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Angling Times sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Bournemouth Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Angling Times ships an update every 5 months, Bournemouth Echo every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Angling Times | Bournemouth Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angling-times-all-about-fish/id602103476/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bauer Media (Publishing)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753963887) | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) |

## What reviewers say

### Angling Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angling-times-all-about-fish/id602103476)

This app provides expert advice on fishing tactics, bait, and techniques. It offers gear reviews, location guides, and exclusive content for anglers of all levels. Members gain access to archives, audio options, and special rewards.

**Highlights:** Expert fishing tactics and techniques, Gear buying guides and reviews, Best fishing location discovery, Access to full archives, Audio playback for articles, Bookmark articles for later

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Free trial - 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Angling Times Subscriptions | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Angling Times Subscriptions | $74.99 | per year |
| Angling Times Issue 3116 09 July 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angling Times Issue 3135 19 November 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angling Times Issue 3169 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angling Times Magazine 28 JUN 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angling Times Magazine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3749 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3754 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3804 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3803 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3802 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3752 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3751 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3753 | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Angling Times free?

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

### Is Bournemouth Echo free?

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

### Do Angling Times or Bournemouth Echo have ads?

Neither Angling Times nor Bournemouth Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Angling Times or Bournemouth Echo?

Angling Times ships an update every 5 months, and Bournemouth Echo every 4 months. Most recently, Angling Times was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bournemouth Echo on October 26, 2026.

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