# BSZ ePaper vs Vending Report

BSZ ePaper and Vending Report 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.

Both are free to download. BSZ ePaper sells 67 one-off in-app purchases and Vending Report sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BSZ ePaper ships an update every 5 months, Vending Report every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BSZ ePaper | Vending Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verlag Bayerische Staatszeitung Gesellschaft mit beschr�nkter Haftung](https://appshunter.io/developer/770850754) | [VERLAGSGRUPPE ES](https://appshunter.io/developer/975007432) |

## What reviewers say

### BSZ ePaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsz-epaper/id770850751)

Access electronic editions of Bavarian state newspapers and official gazettes. Enjoy features like offline reading, adjustable zoom, and a powerful search function. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for convenient access to current and past publications.

**Highlights:** Electronic newspaper editions, Offline reading, Adjustable zoom, Search functionality, In-app purchases, Subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (67)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BSZ vom 12.05.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 26.05.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 02.06.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 11.08.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 01.09.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 10.11.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 01.12.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 15.12.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 05.01.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 06.04.2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 02.08.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 16.08.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 27.09.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 13.12.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 27.12.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 23.08.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 11.10.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 20.12.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 13.09.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 08.11.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 04.12.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 18.12.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 30.10.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 27.11.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 11.12.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 09.01.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 02.01.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 16.01.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 30.01.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 23.01.2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 02.10.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 10.10.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 24.10.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 12.12.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 17.10.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 07.11.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 21.11.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 28.11.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 31.10.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 26.12.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 19.12.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 14.02.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 07.02.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 21.02.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 28.02.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 03.01.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 10.01.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 17.01.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 24.01.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 31.01.2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 31.10.2024 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 05.03.2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 07.05.2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 02.07.2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 05.11.2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 17.09.2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 15.01.2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 30.10.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 08.05.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 06.03.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 30.04.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 03.07.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 11.09.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 06.11.2025 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 30.10.2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 12.09.2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSZ vom 06.07.2024 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Vending Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vending-report/id975007433)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 months Poland Issues | $0.99 | per year |
| Vending-Report Digital Abo | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BSZ ePaper free?

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

### Is Vending Report free?

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

### Do BSZ ePaper or Vending Report have ads?

Neither BSZ ePaper nor Vending Report shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BSZ ePaper or Vending Report?

BSZ ePaper ships an update every 5 months, and Vending Report every 7 months. Most recently, BSZ ePaper was updated on October 16, 2026 and Vending Report on September 16, 2026.

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