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Journal Star

Journal Star

Local News, Sports and Weather

309 ratings
75 reviews
With Ads#171 in top-grossing News
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 20, 2010
  • August 6, 2026

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Developer

Lee Enterprises
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About

Access in-depth local news, sports, and weather for Lincoln, Nebraska. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, and podcasts. Personalize your news feed and receive breaking alerts.

✓Personalized news feed
✓Breaking news alerts
✓Exclusive commentary and podcasts
✓Video updates
✓Bookmark stories
✓Listen to articles
✓Customizable text size
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Journal Star. Based on 309 reviews and a 2.7/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 17 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 📱Good for accessing local news on mobile
  • ✍️Well-written articles
  • 📰Comprehensive local news coverage

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛Articles fail to load or display blank pages
  • 🐛Login issues and constant re-authentication required
  • 💰High subscription cost ($25.99-$26.99/month)
  • 📵Intrusive and excessive ads
  • 🔐Subscription tracking problems - charged despite cancellation
  • 📱Poor app navigation and cluttered interface
  • 🎯Difficult to find local news content
  • 🔄Inconsistent menu functionality
  • 📐No landscape mode support on iPad
  • ⚠️Malicious ad content (fake virus warnings)
  • 🔍Missing search functionality
  • 🎬Forced video ads that cannot be closed
  • ⚡App performance degradation over time
  • 🔄Frequent need to reinstall app
  • 🗑️Content quality concerns
  • 🌐Paywall implementation without clear communication
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What's New in Journal Star

9.22.1

August 6, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Subscription plans

Subscriptions

Monthly Puzzmo adfree access

$44.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

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This app dropped -6 positions in News chart.

Last updated on September 11, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Leftist news

Typical biased left wing reporting, propaganda over facts.
KtLrouxKtLroux

Can service get any worse? Can’t get the app to run. Local news is dismal.

Why would anyone do business with you guys??
M&SMATM&SMAT

Long time subscriber

I get most of my news on the app and really enjoy that. It is all I need for local news and the Journal does a good job. Not a fan of crossword puzzles and comics and the other extras in the big paper.
SlsevenSlseven

Annoying Scrolling

The articles are well written, but the annoying “being taken to adds” when trying to scroll up or down on the article will make me cancel my subscription!
fhawk73fhawk73

DO NOT GET A SUBSCRIPTION

This paper was sold to Lee enterprises. They will not cancel subscriptions, keep charging you, and badger you when you call to cancel. I requested over 10 times to cancel my subscription and they spoke over me trying to seek me a subscription. Finally hung up and contacted my credit card company to cancel payment
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

App crashes on launch or during use

Bug

Articles fail to load or display blank/white screens

Bug

Black screen pop-ups that cannot be closed

Bug

Login credentials not saved; constant re-authentication required

Bug

App stops loading pages in e-edition after some time

Bug

Subscription verification failures despite active subscription

Bug

Articles not refreshing or updating

Bug

Links to articles not working properly

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App incompatible with iPad landscape orientation

Bug

App incompatible with iOS 14+ versions

Bug

Random podcast audio playing in background

Bug

Pages jumping around while reading

Bug

Ads hijacking navigation to revenue pages

Bug

E-edition content not displaying correctly

Bug

Inconsistent menu states between old and new versions

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App freezing or becoming unresponsive

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Requested Features

10 requests

Landscape mode support for tablets

Feature

Improved search functionality

Feature

Better content organization and categorization

Feature

Free or lower-cost subscription tier

Feature

Removal or reduction of ads for paid subscribers

Feature

Consistent and intuitive menu design

Feature

Better local news prioritization in feed

Feature

Improved article loading reliability

Feature

Better support for older iOS versions

Feature

Ability to store sign-in information

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides in-depth local news coverage for Lincoln, Nebraska, including breaking news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. It focuses on reporting relevant to the community, the state, and beyond.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a personalized news feed where you can select topics, breaking news notifications, easy navigation, the ability to read stories in different formats, video updates, bookmarking for later, listening to articles, and customizable text size. It also offers hourly and 10-day weather forecasts with video updates.

Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. Subscribers gain unlimited digital access to breaking news updates, analysis, and more. There are also in-app purchases available for enhanced access and features.

What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is designed for mobile use and offers features like continuing to watch videos across devices, suggesting it's available on common smartphone and tablet platforms.

How can I get news updates delivered to my inbox?

You can sign up for curated updates delivered to your inbox via newsletters. Options include Breaking News updates, Afternoon Update, Local Sports, Food & Drink, and Garage Sales. More information is available on the journalstar.com website.