# IndyStar: Indianapolis Star

> Central Indiana's trusted news source for local, national, and sports coverage. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indystar-indianapolis-star/id331907339 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 5,278 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 187 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2009-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indystar-indianapolis-star/id331907339/reviews.md

## What is IndyStar?

IndyStar has been Central Indiana’s news source for more than 120 years. From in-depth investigations that hold the powerful to account to authoritative coverage of Indianapolis sports, culture and entertainment, we cover the news that shapes our communities.

Our mobile app lets you personalize how you get the news that’s most important to you.

Watchdog reporting and expert analysis on Indianapolis government and Indiana’s political scene? It’s in the app.

Insider access to the Colts, Pacers, Fever, and college and high school sports? It’s in the app.

Your best options to take in Central Indiana’s arts and entertainment scene? It’s in the app.

Local news from Central Indiana’s trusted news source, plus national news from across the USA TODAY Network are all in the palm of your hand with the IndyStar app.

APP FEATURES:
• Real-time breaking news alerts
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page
• The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper
 
Subscription Information:
• The IndyStar app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.
 
MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.indystar.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.indystar.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.indystar.com

## Key features

- Real-time breaking news alerts
- Personalized 'For You' news feed
- Digital replica of print newspaper (eNewspaper)
- In-depth investigations
- Sports and entertainment coverage
- National news from USA TODAY Network

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)
- #64 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #43 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of IndyStar?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great sports coverage
- 👍 Comprehensive local news
- 👍 Reliable and up-to-date information
- 👍 Convenient digital access
- 👍 Helpful for out-of-state readers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Lack of content organization
- 💸 Too many ads disrupting reading
- 🔒 Subscription issues and login problems
- 🔍 Outdated and limited content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription not recognized
- E-newspaper not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and navigation
- Better integration between print and digital
- More local coverage and less national news
- Ability to customize content preferences

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indystar-indianapolis-star/id331907339/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Miserable excuse for app

*2026-08-20, version 8.11.0*

This app is easily the worst I have.  Slow to load (if it loads), fails to display pages most days, the first page of comics is always blurred.  User hint: tap first page of comics, tap the plus sign in upper right, tap the minus sign three times, re- center image of page.  The page is now readable.

### 5/5 — Format is easy to follow

*2026-08-14, version 8.11.0*

It has it all. Sports, politics, local and national news, comics and crosswords!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-08-08, version 8.11.0*

Just bad

### 5/5 — Good paper

*2026-07-22, version 8.10.2*

Goods new.   Love puzzles and sports.    Too many repeat articles.

### 5/5 — Blue stars

*2026-06-12, version 8.10.2*

Five of them

### 4/5 — Up-To-Date with INDY STAR

*2026-06-11, version 8.10.2*

The Indy STAR keeps us aware of and informed about the important happenings in Indianapolis.   We rely on it when we are traveling.   Well done!

### 1/5 — Unhelpful

*2026-05-21, version 8.9.0*

Unhelpful

### 5/5 — Like it

*2026-05-08, version 8.9.0*

Keeps me informed of all IU sports, politics, just a good paper. I live in Evansville.

### 1/5 — Would like to support local news this app makes it impossible.

*2026-04-28, version 8.9.0*

The IndyStar App makes impossible to renew a subscription. You can’t click on the package subscription button. The has prevented me from renewing the subscription for a couple of years now.

### 4/5 — Don’t like the pop up ads

*2026-04-02, version 8.9.0*

I understand that ads are important but the pop up ads for the Indy Star are annoying and hard to dismiss from my tablet. 
I’m already a subscriber. No need to advertise yourself to me.

## Frequently asked questions about IndyStar

### What kind of news does IndyStar cover?

IndyStar provides comprehensive news coverage for Central Indiana, including in-depth investigations, government and political analysis, local sports (Colts, Pacers, Fever, college, and high school), arts, and entertainment. It also includes national news from the USA TODAY Network.

### How do I get the most out of the IndyStar app?

The app offers real-time breaking news alerts and a personalized 'For You' page to tailor content to your interests. You can also access the eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print edition, for a familiar reading experience.

### Is the IndyStar app free to use?

The IndyStar app is free to download, and all users can access a limited number of free articles each month. For unlimited access to all content, a subscription is required.

### How does the subscription work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What are the main benefits of subscribing?

Subscribing provides unlimited access to all articles, in-depth investigations, insider sports coverage, and entertainment guides. It ensures you don't miss any of the crucial local and national news that shapes your community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-20

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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