Reflector NC vs Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reflector NC
Access both live news updates and a digital replica of your local newspaper. This application is part of an all-access membership, providing a convenient way to stay informed.
- Digital replica of newspaper
- Live news updates
- Part of all-access membership
- Local news coverage
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The Daily Reflector eEdition app now includes both LIVE NEWS and the replica edition of your local newspaper. This is a digital replica of The Daily Reflector. This app is part of your all access membership. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at customercare@apgenc.com or call (252) 329-9505.
Bloom
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This is a digital replica of the printed Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current. This app is part of your all access subscription. If you have questions about using the app please call Customer Service at (763) 712-3544.
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Verdict
Reflector NC and Bloom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reflector NC ships an update every 4 months, Bloom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reflector NC | Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APG East LLC | Adams Publishing Group, LLC |
In-app purchases
Reflector NC
No in-app purchases
Bloom
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Reflector NC free?
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Do Reflector NC or Bloom have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reflector NC or Bloom?
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