# Journal Star - Peoria — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts with customizable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-star-peoria/id417961115 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.39/5 from 746 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2011-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-star-peoria/id417961115/reviews.md

## What is Journal Star?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Journal Star app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.pjstar.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.pjstar.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.pjstar.com
• 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. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- eNewspaper replica
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- Sports coverage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Star - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Journal Star - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of Journal Star?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast load times
- 👍 Continuous reading experience
- 👍 Convenient digital delivery
- 👍 Comprehensive local news coverage
- 👍 Great sports reporting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 💸 Invasive ads even for paid subscribers
- 🔒 Login and subscription management problems
- 🔍 Outdated and incomplete content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pages not loading properly
- Subscription issues and lack of customer support
- Inability to access full content
- Blurry and misaligned content
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Ability to print articles
- Improved obituary section
- More local sports coverage
- Seamless cross-device experience
- Better organization and search functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-star-peoria/id417961115/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Princeville Man

*2026-02-22, version 28.8.0*

We really like the fact that we can read the paper anytime and any place!!!

### 2/5 — Pops up win a free iPhone

*2026-02-10, version 28.6.0*

Unable to view obituaries pops up you have been selected to get a free iPhone. That's terrible that you can not view the obituary.

### 5/5 — Love seeing the same pages as the print version.

*2026-01-13, version 28.6.0*

The electronic version that shows the same pages as the print is my favorite news app. Being able to click on an article and see it open in an easier to read is a bonus.

### 5/5 — The paper

*2025-12-21, version 28.6.0*

This is a great way to get the paper. Never worrying if it’s going to be there in the morning. Will never go back. Need more local sports if possible.

### 1/5 — Unable to access digital subscription

*2025-12-06, version 28.6.0*

Even after calling the help line I am unable to download today’s e paper.  App shows Friday 12-5 has been downloaded and delivered but not 12-6 editions. My subscription is active and is set for auto renewal 12-22-25.  
Customer service is completely worthless.

### 5/5 — AP

*2025-10-04, version 28.5.4*

Since the new version this AP has gotten worse. The obits is incomplete. We depend upon PJS to keep us updated when traveling.  Now the obits have not been updated for three days.

### 1/5 — Pjstar phone app

*2025-08-30, version 28.1.0*

Very disappointed in upgrade. You can only view a handful of the obituaries, you can't see everyone's for that day. Pictures are no longer a part of the obituaries. Not always prompt on updating them either.

### 4/5 — Much Better Than The Web on a PC

*2025-08-19, version 28.1.0*

Much easier to navigate than reading on a PC with a web browser.

### 4/5 — What a mess!

*2025-08-06, version 28.1.0*

I signed up for digital access at Christmas time on a special promotion. Something went wrong in the signup process and I have a completed subscription and a partially created subscription. I have tried to reach someone at the PJS, to no avail. All I get are digital assistants, no live person. Every time I go online, I get a subscription pop-up covering the articles. I need to call in again which I have placed right behind a root canal!

### 5/5 — Great newspaper.

*2025-06-25, version 28.1.0*

Great local news and national. Good articles on local restaurant scene.

## Frequently asked questions about Journal Star

### What kind of news does the Journal Star app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters to the community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also offers breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also includes access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, offering a broad range of news content.

### How does the subscription model work?

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

### Can I customize my reading experience?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode for easier reading, and accessing content offline. Real-time notifications can also be tailored to your interests.

### What are the benefits of using this app for local news?

The app offers a streamlined, fast-loading experience for viewing important stories, photos, and videos. It ensures you receive timely breaking news and alerts, and provides the convenience of accessing both local and national news content, including a digital replica of the print newspaper.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 28.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.8.1 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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