# Herald Sun. — Latest & breaking VIC news > Victorian news, breaking stories, personalized feeds, digital paper, and podcasts. (iPhone/iPad app by News Digital Media.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herald-sun/id392582225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [News Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/369849699) - Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.01/5 from 274 App Store ratings · 146 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 153 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-11-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herald-sun/id392582225/reviews.md ## What is Herald Sun.? The Herald Sun app delivers the latest news and biggest stories as they happen, from our team of award-winning journalists in Victoria, Australia and the globe. Get a read on today with our breadth of content, award-winning journalism and trusted local perspectives. We are proud to tell the incredible stories every hour of every day with the Herald Sun app. Subscribers of the Herald Sun (other than Today's Paper digital replica subscribers) will have access to: PERSONALISE YOUR NEWS FEED Set your local news area, follow journalists and topics, plus your favourite sporting codes and teams. All of your customised preferences will appear on the home screen so you can get straight to what matters to you. CUSTOMISED NOTIFICATIONS Receive alerts on the stories that matter most as they happen. Tailor your notifications from a range of topics from breaking news, sport and entertainment to business updates and lifestyle. READ TODAY’S PAPER ON YOUR DEVICE Read the paper on the go with the digital replica of today’s newspaper. Access to the paper anytime, anywhere with the digital replica of the paper, as it’s printed. DISCOVER OUR RANGE OF PODCASTS Explore and listen to a wide range of podcasts from our team of dedicated journalists across the News+ network. The Herald Sun app for mobile and tablet is free to download, however to gain full access to the app's content and features simply subscribe for Member-only access. Member-only access gives you full digital access to thousands of subscriber only stories, the digital replica of the paper, puzzles and more of what you love. How to gain full access to the app's content and features: 1) Existing members of the Herald Sun (other than subscribers to Today's Paper digital replica) can log in to the app when prompted using their membership details; or, 2) Become a member by subscribing through the app (via iTunes) • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. For full Terms and Conditions please visit https://www.heraldsun.com.au/more-information/terms-and-conditions and our Privacy Policy, please visit preferences.news.com.au Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. ## Key features - Breaking news alerts - Personalized news feed - Digital newspaper replica - Exclusive subscriber content - Podcasts - Customizable notifications ## Recent user reviews (10 of 146) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herald-sun/id392582225/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Navigation and Classification *2026-08-26, version 9.15.5* Maybe I have missed something. I open the app every morning and cannot understand why Top stories does not have a sunset date. On Wednesday still seeing stories from Sunday. Suggest a latest news tab to see what is breaking. Surely one shouldn’t have to open today’s paper to get the latest. ### 2/5 — Stale news *2026-08-21, version 9.15.3* Honestly sick of this app. The so called Top Stories appear for days and the latest news is nowhere to be seen. I want up to date stories, not news that’s three or four days out of date! ### 1/5 — Poor App Upgrade *2026-08-18, version 9.13.0* Congrats on losing a customer! Your latest upgrade excludes my IPad usage. Rather than buy a new iPad, I’ll cancel subscription. 🤬 ### 1/5 — Very poor effort. *2026-08-09, version 9.12.1* Who ever dreamt this up ought to be fired. Almost impossible to find today’s news. Is someone planning on trying to match it with the World News. Who cares about items that are 2 months old. We are in Victoria Australia in the middle of a pandemic and you fools make it near on impossible to find an up date. READ THESE COMMENTS AND FIX IT. LIKE PUT IT BACK THE WAY IT WAS. Just a money making grab. No consideration for long term older customers. Who have no need for the new fangled features and I find it insulting to be continually reminded that I am of no real value to an organisation that I have dutyly supported for over 60 years. That is right and now confined to the scrap heap. I will certainly advise all my associates of the shocking treatment I now get. Douglas MCLEAN. ### 1/5 — How do you print out an online article *2026-08-06, version 9.15.3* Impossible. And when you go to actual “Today’s Paper “ article you want is not there ### 1/5 — Update has wrecked the platform *2026-07-07, version 9.15.2* The new update has made it difficult for me to read the articles I’m interested in. For example under the ‘AFL’ tab there is no option to read the subtopics such as SuperCoach, Local footy and AFLW This was what I liked best about the app Very disappointed with the update and will have to cancel membership at the end of the month if it stays like this ### 3/5 — Rhett *2026-07-06, version 9.15.2* The puzzle section lets it down now can’t share it very disappointed ### 1/5 — Scrolling not smooth *2026-07-04, version 9.15.2* Even with the update the scrolling hasn’t been fixed does not scroll smoothly. ### 1/5 — Why why why *2026-07-03, version 9.15.2* Why do I have to put up with videos starting automatically. So annoying. Please give us a way to turn them off ### 5/5 — Good *2026-07-03, version 9.15.2* Very interesting and updated early on the afl SuperCoach ## Frequently asked questions about Herald Sun. ### What kind of content does the app offer? The app delivers the latest news and biggest stories as they happen, featuring award-winning journalism from Victoria, Australia, and globally. It includes a breadth of content, trusted local perspectives, and the digital replica of the daily newspaper. ### How can I personalize my news experience? You can personalize your news feed by setting your local news area, following journalists and topics, and selecting your favorite sporting codes and teams. These customized preferences will appear on your home screen for easy access. ### Is the app free to download? Yes, the app is free to download. However, to gain full access to the app's content and features, including subscriber-only stories and the digital replica of the paper, you will need to subscribe for Member-only access. ### What are the subscription benefits? Member-only access provides full digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the newspaper, puzzles, and other exclusive content. Subscribers also receive customized notifications for stories that matter most. ### Can I read the newspaper on my device? Yes, you can read the digital replica of today's newspaper on your device anytime, anywhere. This feature provides access to the paper as it is printed, allowing you to stay informed on the go. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 9.15.5 — 2026-08-24 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 9.15.3 — 2026-07-21 Improvements to Puzzles and polish to the refreshed app design. - Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 9.15.2 — 2026-06-30 "We're giving the app its biggest visual refresh yet! A cleaner, more modern reading experience across the home and section pages, refreshed navigation and icons, and smooth animations throughout. New touches like a "Good Morning" greeting, weather and your daily horoscope make it easier to start your day with us. We're also launching an all-new Puzzles experience with a fresh design and a bigger mix of games. Play Crossword, Cryptic Crossword, Sudoku, Shark Quiz, Wordrow and more, build a daily streak, and jump straight back in from the bottom menu." ### 9.14.0 — 2026-06-10 Introducing Liquid Glass and Commenting in Today’s Paper! We’ve embraced Apple’s new Liquid Glass design, giving our app a fresh, modern feel on iOS 26. Plus, you can now join the conversation in Today's Paper — leave comments and reply to fellow readers directly in our digital edition. ### 9.13.4 — 2026-04-30 Bug fixes. ## Apps similar to Herald Sun. | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Australian Financial Review](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-financial-review/id524599864) | 3.2 (5) | Free | News | | [nine.com.au](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninecomau/id1010533727) | 4.6 (887) | Free | News | | [The West Australian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-west-australian/id1198233691) | — | Free | News | | [Canberra Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canberra-times/id1527269999) | 4.6 (10) | Free | News | | [The Sydney Morning Herald](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sydney-morning-herald/id1411569831) | 4.6 (73) | Free | News | | [The Age](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-age/id1411569220) | 4.7 (31) | Free | News | ## More apps by News Digital Media - [The Australian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-australian/id369849696) - [The Daily Telegraph.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daily-telegraph/id393818437) - [The Advertiser.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advertiser/id399165211) - [The Courier-Mail.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-courier-mail/id399165869) - [SuperCoach Fantasy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supercoach-fantasy/id816030657) All apps by News Digital Media: https://appshunter.io/developer/369849699 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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