# Shelby Star - Shelby, NC — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, sports, and eNewspaper access with customizable alerts and offline reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelby-star-shelby-nc/id1463405317 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.15/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 5 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: 2019-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelby-star-shelby-nc/id1463405317/reviews.md

## What is Shelby Star?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The 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.shelbystar.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.shelbystar.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.shelbystar.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 weather alerts
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading mode
- eNewspaper access
- Real-time notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelby-star-shelby-nc/id1463405317/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Frustrating App

*2024-08-17*

This app seemingly has no way to enlarge text other than tapping on the articles. It often takes forever to load the latest edition. The accessibility mode doesn’t seem to do anything. The crossword puzzle is covered by so many ads, banners, etc. that it is no fun to do. Terrible app.

### 2/5 — Totally blank page

*2024-07-31*

I suddenly get a totally white page with no way to get back to any page. Even after I exit the app, I still go back and have to go to the website in order to access the paper in the app. Very frustrating.

### 3/5 — Silly advertisements

*2024-02-09*

I hate that on the opening page of the Star you have to wait in the X to come up so you can start reading the paper and then when the Sports section starts you have to go through another set of ads and another X. We pay for our online subscription, why should we have to suffer through these adds. The Charlotte Observer does not have this. Not a fan of the Shelby Star online.

### 1/5 — Crummy app

*2022-11-26*

Local sports, obituaries, and etc are not available in the app. What good is it?

### 1/5 — Hard to navigate

*2022-02-24*

I can never get the obituaries to. One up. I paid for online just because I didn’t want the paper but I did want to keep up with local news. This is an aweful app.

## Frequently asked questions about Shelby Star

### What kind of news does Shelby Star cover?

Shelby Star covers a wide range of local news, including community events, high school and professional sports, in-depth journalism, and photography. It also provides access to the print edition as an eNewspaper and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### Can I read Shelby Star offline?

Yes, Shelby Star offers an offline reading mode, allowing you to save your favorite stories and read them without an internet connection. You can also customize text size and use night mode for a better reading experience.

### How do subscriptions work for Shelby Star?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your account settings. Free trial periods are forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

### What are the subscription costs for Shelby Star?

Subscription plans include a Monthly Digital Rate at $9.99/month with a 1-month free trial, and an Annual Digital Subscription at $69.99/year with a 1-year free trial. There is also a Monthly Digital Subscription at $16.99/month with a 1-month free trial.

### Does Shelby Star have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements. It is a free app with in-app purchases available for subscriptions.

### What devices is Shelby Star available on?

Shelby Star is available on iPhones and iPads, as indicated by its supported devices list. The app is rated for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is Shelby Star updated?

The latest version of Shelby Star is 8.9.0, and it was last updated on March 10, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule for the application.

### What is the user rating for Shelby Star?

Shelby Star has a user rating of 4.1 stars based on 48 ratings. This suggests generally positive user sentiment towards the app's content and features.

## 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 — 2026-02-26

• 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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