Boston Business Journal

Name: Boston Business Journal
Rating: 4.8 (399 reviews)
Author: American City Business Journals

by American City Business Journals

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Business
News

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Pricing & paywalls

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Free to download
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.8 399 ratings · App Store

2/5Only the 15 newest stories are free!
You can only read the 15 newest stories from the latest issue for free. No archive from previous issues. Surely you can do better than this. If you want people to actually use this app.

G-A-R-Y-O-N-E! · 31 Jul 2026
5/5EVP
Great content BBJ! Can't find it any where else. Quality coverage across many sectors. Looking forward to the new app and iPad app.

mac 2019 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Can not access content
I am a subscriber but am having difficulty accessing content. Is there a person that can help me?

eypsila · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Consumer
This app does not allow you to enlarge the font, therefore I cannot read the articles.

xnseodg · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
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Data Used to Track You — Usage Data — Advertising Data Developer declared
Data Used to Track You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

17.1
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - New galleries view - Bug / Quirky behavior fixes
18.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - New galleries view - Bug / Quirky behavior fixes
19.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - New galleries view - Bug / Quirky behavior fixes
22.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
23.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
24.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - New in-app subscription pricing - New iOS Widget - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - Bug fixes
25.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - New in-app subscription pricing - New iOS Widget - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - Bug fixes
26.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
27.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
28.0
User experience improvements.
33.0
Performance Improvements: Optimized app performance and reduced loading times for a smoother experience. Bug Fixes: Addressed known issues and improved overall app stability.
33.1
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.2
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
33.3
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.4
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.5
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.6
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.7
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.8 · 4 Feb 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements
7.0
This update will make the reading and consumption experience even more enjoyable and fluid, with small design tweaks and upgrades for overall improved performance.
7.3
This update will make the reading and consumption experience even more enjoyable and fluid, with small design tweaks and upgrades for overall improved performance.
7.4
This update will make the reading and consumption experience even more enjoyable and fluid, with small design tweaks and upgrades for overall improved performance.
8.1
This update will make consuming and browsing content even more of a smooth and intuitive experience for readers. Design tweaks and upgrades, including Inline Video for mobile and HTML5, have been included for continued improved app performance and end user experience.
8.2
This update will make consuming and browsing content even more of a smooth and intuitive experience for readers. Design tweaks and upgrades, including Inline Video for mobile and HTML5, have been included for continued improved app performance and end user experience.
8.3
Stability improvements and other minor bug fixes.

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Page completeness: Live store listing
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

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