# Ocala Star Banner, FL — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts for your community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocala-star-banner-fl/id393859570 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.06/5 from 322 App Store ratings · 83 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: 2010-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocala-star-banner-fl/id393859570/reviews.md

## What is Ocala Star Banner, FL?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Ocala Star Banner 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.ocala.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.ocala.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.ocala.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 alerts
- Sports coverage
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- Digital eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Ocala Star Banner, FL?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Good local news coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface (when working)
- 📱 Convenient digital newspaper access
- 🎨 Attractive app design
- 🔍 Helpful restaurant health reports
- 💪 Supports local journalism

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Persistent subscription access issues
- 📉 Reduced local news coverage
- 🔊 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 📱 Poor touchscreen responsiveness
- ⚠️ Unreliable offline functionality
- 🔄 Requires constant re-authentication
- 📧 Non-responsive customer support
- 🖼️ Navigation and layout problems
- ⏱️ Slow app loading times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App requires restart on every launch
- Subscription recognized but access denied
- Crashes on startup (iOS 9 and older)
- Page navigation buttons disappear after zoom
- App jumps between pages without user input
- Cannot flip stories sideways for reading
- Offline download feature not functional
- Login screen spins indefinitely
- Content fails to load in certain sections
- Touchscreen causes unintended navigation
- Restore purchase function fails
- Articles cut off or incomplete display

**Most requested features**

- Color comics during weekdays
- Text article sharing capability
- Search function for articles
- Contact us option in app
- Improved page navigation (swipe left/right)
- Better accessibility for vision/hand issues
- Print functionality for puzzles
- More comprehensive local coverage
- Less national news, more local focus
- Reduced sports coverage emphasis

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocala-star-banner-fl/id393859570/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Something recently change?

*2025-11-29, version 8.6.0*

All of sudden, I have to restart the app every time I open it.  Just started a few days ago. Nothing changed on my side, same devices, no updates.

### 1/5 — Subscribed with no accessi

*2025-11-19, version 8.6.0*

I subscribed for access, was charged after the free trial, and am unable to access as a subscriber. I reached out to customer service for support, and never heard back from anyone. Will be disputing the charge and deleting the subscription.

### 5/5 — Paper

*2025-11-04, version 8.5.4*

Great newspaper

### 5/5 — Good local news

*2025-07-26, version 8.1.0*

Look forward to it every morning

### 3/5 — Nice to still get the local newspaper

*2025-07-20, version 8.1.0*

However, there is a lot less local news than there used to be. I guess it’s a sign of times. local government is having a field day without newspaper coverage, like it used to be.

### 5/5 — Top Notch Newspaper

*2025-07-17, version 8.1.0*

Great reporting on ALL newa!

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-06-28, version 8.1.0*

I am a subscriber but most times it takes me several tries to get it to recognize my subscription.

### 4/5 — App decline

*2025-06-14, version 8.1.0*

The app seems to have been better before the upgrade. I don’t scroll page to page; I use the flip buttons, which can disappear if you accidentally zoom out. 
And since there is little to no extra cost involved, why don’t you publish the comics section in color during the week?

### 5/5 — OSB

*2025-06-06, version 8.1.0*

Helps me have a more in-depth look at current issues, have been reading the OSB and it’s predecessors since I was old enough to read. Miss the old days when a newspaper was able to cover more local events than they do now😢

### 5/5 — A good start to my day

*2025-05-15, version 8.1.0*

I enjoy the Star Banner each morning to learn about the happenings of Ocala and the world

## Frequently asked questions about Ocala Star Banner, FL

### What kind of content does the Ocala Star Banner app offer?

The app delivers local news, in-depth journalism, sports coverage from high school to professional levels, and information about local events. It also provides a digital replica of the print edition, allowing you to read it on your mobile devices.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode for easier reading in low light, and reading content offline. These options are designed to make accessing the news more convenient for you.

### What are the subscription options and how do they work?

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

### Does the app provide real-time updates?

Yes, the app provides real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications are tailored to your interests, ensuring you receive the information that matters most to you as it happens.

### Can I read the newspaper offline?

Yes, the app allows for offline reading, meaning you can download articles and the eNewspaper to access them even without an internet connection. This feature is useful for commuting or when you're in areas with limited connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• 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 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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