# Star Press — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and multimedia content with real-time alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-press/id553277333 (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: 4.41/5 from 1,006 App Store ratings · 63 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: 2012-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-press/id553277333/reviews.md

## What is Star Press?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Star Press 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.thestarpress.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.thestarpress.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.thestarpress.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
- Real-time notifications
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Star Press Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| The Star Press Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Star Press?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 💡 Convenient to have local news
- 👍 Good coverage of local sports

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lacking in local news coverage
- 🤔 Perceived political bias
- 👎 Poor app functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent sign-outs
- Inability to access content with subscription
- Slow loading and performance issues

**Most requested features**

- Ability to comment on articles
- Improved subscription management
- More comprehensive local news coverage
- Faster updates and real-time news

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-press/id553277333/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2026-07-09, version 8.10.2*

Read it early every am

### 5/5 — Nice App

*2026-01-09, version 8.6.0*

This one loads faster, and is easy to navigate. The downside? Not being able to comment on the article

### 5/5 — Same thing,no news

*2026-01-02, version 8.6.0*

Seems like there’s the same thing for days on here,any other newspaper has up to date news,and the news that’s on here is what I call stupid news,who wants to read about a bunch of meth heads and to show their faces is ridiculous,we already know they look like death so why show them or expose them,put news on worth reading and some from around the world,and the obituaries are never updated,or stay on forever? Come on the Indy paper is what you need to model yourself with,I know it’s gannet but I’m tired of looking at the same thing everyday

### 2/5 — Ads

*2025-12-31, version 8.6.0*

I paid for the sub subscription. I should not have to go through so many ads when I’m trying to read the paper. There should be a way to close off the ads.

### 5/5 — Star press

*2025-08-04, version 8.1.0*

I enjoy reading the Star Press every day.

### 2/5 — Leans Left

*2024-08-11, version 7.11.2*

If that’s your thing , great. 
Not much local news anymore and when it’s there it’s stale 3 days old. Full of ads, no rebuttal pages , contributors are mostly left wingers,

### 1/5 — News from Home

*2024-04-21, version 7.8.0*

The Star Press has always offered me up to date information about what’s happening in my home city. While I live in Georgia now, I still read “News from Home” three to four times a week. As both a Central and BSU graduate, I’m always interested in following local sports. Thanks to my on line subscription, I don’t miss a thing. The Star Press was a great publication in the sixties and remains the go to source for local News.

UPDATE:  the sports section that reports on BSU is non-existent!  As of today, April 21, there have been no updates since early December.  Having been a happy customer when I made the first post, I am now extremely disappointed.

### 2/5 — Not very easily used

*2024-01-15*

The newest version on my iPhone is terrible, and the newest version for my iPad is worse. Slow loading and only occasionally works correctly. Maybe too many fancy features that really just slow it all down. Go back 2 versions!!!

### 1/5 — Bad privacy

*2023-03-29, version 7.0.4*

I’m deleting the app. Didn’t realize until now how invasive and disgusting your app is. Besides that, it’s lousy to use on my iPhone.

### 1/5 — HS BASKETBALL

*2023-01-20, version 6.12.5*

What in the world happened to basketball. Robbie use to do a great job and now only 2 not very good articles have been written and season mostly over.  What’s going on

## Frequently asked questions about Star Press

### What kind of content does the Star Press app offer?

The app provides access to in-depth local journalism, including coverage of community events, high school and professional sports, and engaging photography and videos. You can also access the eNewspaper, which is a digital replica of the print edition, and content from USA TODAY and other local eNewspapers.

### How does the app keep me updated?

The app delivers real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications can be tailored to your specific interests, ensuring you receive the information that matters most to you.

### What are the subscription options and costs?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings. 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 in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

### Can I customize my reading experience?

Yes, the app allows for a customizable experience. You can save your favorite stories, adjust text size, utilize night mode for easier reading in low light, and even read content offline.

### Is the eNewspaper the same as the print edition?

The eNewspaper is designed to be just like the print edition but is accessible on your mobile devices. It offers the same content and layout as the physical newspaper, providing a convenient digital alternative.

## 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 — 2026-02-25

• 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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