The Bulletin & Record vs Northside Sun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The Bulletin & Record
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Philip Pascall, owner of First Quantum Minerals, Zambiaβs biggest copper producing company, once said that whenever he is asked anywhere in the world what Zambia is like, he pushes over a copy of The Bulletin & Record and says βRead thatβ. His approach, and that of thousands of others, is why the magazine is Zambiaβs best read by a country mile. Each month it covers current affairs, business and finance, economics, comment and opinion, culture and history, art and books, entertainment, fashion, health, motoring, food and sport. It is one of the very few publications in Zambia that is not owned by or beholden in some way, to partisan political interests. It is, in a word, independent, financially and editorially. It is published by its parent company, Original Publishers Ltd., a not-for-profit company. The magazine is investigative, reflective, analytical, and insistent on quality of thought, writing and production. Its staff writers are among the very best journalists in the country, a fact attested to by the number of awards they win. The Bulletin & Record is still developing and growing. It now hosts a supplementary insert called The Junior Reporter, which is produced by secondary school pupils and we see through their eyes the society they and we inhabit and how they think it can be improved. Further ambitious projects are in the pipeline. -------------------- This is a free app download Free app downloads do not include a free issue unless otherwise stated. The current issue, back issues and future issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. When a recurring subscription is purchased the latest issue will become available to download immediately. Available subscriptions are: 1 month: UK Β£1.99 / US $2.99 (1 Issue) 6 months: UK Β£12.99 / US $17.99 (6 Issues) - The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. - Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please click the settings cog, then click Settings then Refresh app data. If this also fails to work please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Northside Sun
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The Northside Sun is a locally owned and operated news outlet in Jackson, Mississippi. For over 50 years, it has been covering the news, events, and people important to the Jackson and Madison communities. Free to download, the Northside Sun app allows users to continue supporting local journalism. They receive a mobile browsing/reading experience, complete with the following features: β’ Relevant, local news from the community β’ Various categorized sections, including Crime, Obituaries, Politics, Sports, and more. β’ Social posting features allow friends, groups, neighborhoods, and more to add user content (Photos, Videos, etc). β’ State, National, and International news coverage. β’ Daily Comic Strips and Political Cartoons. β’ Emailed newsletters and toggled notifications, to keep up with the latest stories. β’ New features and experimental updates, building the app into a powerful source of information for the local community. The Northside Sun app provides various digital subscription options, user content tools, and numerous advertising opportunities. BY DOWNLOADING THE NORTHSIDE SUN APP, users agree to the following: β’ The Northside Sunβs Terms of Service: https://www.northsidesun.com/terms-of-service β’ The Northside Sunβs Privacy Policy: https://www.northsidesun.com/privacy-policy-2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Northside Sun at none against The Bulletin & Record's 10. The Bulletin & Record's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Bulletin & Record sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Northside Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Bulletin & Record ships an update every 28 months, Northside Sun every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Bulletin & Record | Northside Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 20 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jellyfish Connect Limited | Emmerich Newspapers, Inc |
In-app purchases
The Bulletin & Record
- The Bulletin & Record Auto-Renewable Subscription$2.991 Month
- The Bulletin & Record Auto-Renewable Subscription$17.996 Months
- The Bulletin & Record Back Bundle 1 Issue$2.99
- May 2016 The Bulletin & Record$2.99
- Oct-17$2.99
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- Nov-17$2.99
- Dec-17$2.99
- March 2015$2.99
- April 2015$2.99
- May 2015 The Bulletin & Record$2.99
Northside Sun
No in-app purchases
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