Rulebook™

This is an update to my one star review dated from when casemaker took over this app. I am glad to report that the app works again including working off line. However, the earlier product was cleaner and easier to use, so I still consider it a little bit of a step back. However, The last debacle with the update totally not functioning has left a bad taste in my mouth. I am a professional and I need apps I can rely on. The solution from Casemaker took weeks and professionals need to know that an app will be there when it is needed. However, it works now, so upgrade to 4 stars.

The app works well for me now although I had a horrible experience with it at first. It’s a good way to access rulebooks on iPad. My original review: [I bought the bluebook 20 ed. through in app purchase and was unable to access it even after troubleshooting with the FAQ section. I tried to email support and my email was returned undeliverable. I tried to access the support website through the App Store and the domain was no longer valid. I heard about this app through the bluebook website. You would think they would vet their partners better. This app has been less than worthless to me (to the tune of $40.) I feel ripped off.]

As other reviewers have said, this app is great when it works. I downloaded it in order to purchase an electronic copy of the Blue Book for my iPad, and it's great to have a searchable reference like that with me on the go. When it doesn't crash. For example, I just tried accessing rule 3.1. The first time I opened the app, it crashed when I clicked on rules. The second time I opened the app, it crashed when I clicked on rule three. Does it sound like I'm making progress and the third time's the charm? Well, nuts to you, because it crashed the third time too the same way! But seriously. I spent $40 on this book; I have the newest model iPad with the most up to date iOS. And this is an app that displays text. No graphics, no complex processes, just text. This just isn't acceptable in an age where we've had iPads and kindles for about a decade, especially considering it's the full price of a hard copy. This app would be great, if it ever worked for me.