# StarPhoenix — Saskatoon News, Sports & More

> Saskatoon news, sports, and community updates with personalized feeds. (iPhone/iPad app by Postmedia Network INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starphoenix/id406393011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Postmedia Network INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406384675)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starphoenix/id406393011/reviews.md

## What is StarPhoenix?

The Saskatoon StarPhoenix app connects you to the news you need to know. Create your custom feed so you don't miss the latest from your favourite writers.

Features include:
· Stay connected to news from your community and beyond.
· Enjoy the wide variety of comprehensive explainers on issues shaping your community and compelling longreads from our top journalists — plus extensive photo and video coverage.
· Navigate directly to individual publications from across the Postmedia network.
· You can choose your preferred publications when you first open the new app, ensuring a curated news feed that aligns with your interests.
· Use the Discover tab to explore trending stories from our newsrooms across Canada.
· Personalize your news experience by selecting topics, journalists and columnists you want to see more of, so your feed will be filled with the content and perspectives you enjoy.
· Online Access and Home Delivery subscribers receive unlimited access to content on the app, included with your subscription.
· App readers can access one free article before being prompted to register to gain access to two more articles.

If you are not an existing subscriber, you can easily sign up through the app marketplace.

· Payment will be charged to your store account upon confirmation of purchase.
· Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
· The account will now be charged $14.99 for monthly renewal within the 24 hours before the current period ends.
· You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in the App settings. Select "My Subscription" then "Manage my Subscription" and you will be able to make changes.

Privacy Policy: https://www.postmedia.com/privacy-statement/
Postmedia Terms and Conditions: https://www.postmedia.com/terms-and-conditions/
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

We appreciate and value your feedback. Please send any comments, suggestions or questions to: appsupport@postmedia.com

## Key features

- Customizable news feed
- Community and national news
- In-depth explainers and longreads
- Photo and video coverage
- Discover trending Canadian stories
- Personalize topics and journalists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starphoenix/id406393011/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Archaic Reporting

*2024-04-10*

Too bad how this paper got ruined. It’s just full of left wing NDP complaining about something every day. We unsubscribed as it was a waste of money to daily read about left wing, anti government rhetoric. I couldn’t imagine any company wanting their company ad to be seen in relation to this ‘newspaper’.

### 1/5 — The new updated app is worse than the old app

*2024-04-07*

This new app is a mess and is missing stuff like the obituaries

### 1/5 — Boooo

*2024-04-04*

The most recent update makes this app more complicated to navigate than the simpler looking previous version. While this update provides access to other sources of news within this media group, it’s absolutely more effort to use. The elimination of dark mode viewing is also a MAJOR disappointment…. Will seek out other sources for my local news needs moving forward.

### 1/5 — App does not recognize account updates

*2022-02-25*

My account was out of date so subscription was not renewed. I made phone called to correct this and renew my subscription. That lasted about 10 days App still does not recognize my renewed subscription and directs me to iTunes ignoring my subscription payment.  Customers deserve better.  I can get access from the website at least today but not the app!

### 1/5 — Its been two years and its still freezes up

*2022-02-12*

And I can never forward an article. Same problem with their sister apps in Calgary & Ottawa. And good luck ever reading anything on here without a heavy liberal bias. What happened to presenting both sides of an issue and letting the reader decide?

### 1/5 — Very poor

*2022-02-08*

This app constantly freezes, won’t update, or load story data. I’ve deleted and re-installed this app several times, tried powering down/up my phone and nothing seems to help.

### 1/5 — Always glitches and crashes

*2021-12-13*

Difficult to use as constantly crashing

### 2/5 — Fading quality

*2021-11-08*

This app seems to be deteriorating with no opportunity to update. Article  pages are slow to appear, and lately,  pages are double loading, with inhibited scrolling/freezing.  Needs a re-visit.

### 1/5 — Freeze alert

*2021-09-30*

Initially froze all the time and now doesn’t load.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2021-09-30*

This app is so poorly made. It constantly crashes and freezes.

## Frequently asked questions about StarPhoenix

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides news from your community and beyond, including comprehensive explainers on local issues, compelling longreads from top journalists, and extensive photo and video coverage. It also features trending stories from newsrooms across Canada.

### How can I personalize my news feed?

You can personalize your news experience by selecting topics, journalists, and columnists you want to see more of. This ensures your feed is filled with content and perspectives that align with your interests. You can choose your preferred publications when you first open the app.

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

Monthly subscriptions cost $14.99 and will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your store account upon purchase confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in the app's settings under 'My Subscription'.

### Can I access content without a subscription?

App readers can access one free article before being prompted to register. To gain access to more articles, you will need to register or subscribe. Existing online access and home delivery subscribers receive unlimited access to content on the app as part of their subscription.

### What if I'm not a subscriber? How do I sign up?

If you are not an existing subscriber, you can easily sign up for a subscription through the app marketplace. Payment will be charged to your store account upon confirmation of purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.9.8 — 2026-08-31

Includes new features and bug fixes.

### 7.9.7 — 2026-08-18

General performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 7.9.6 — 2026-07-20

Includes new features and bug fixes.

### 7.9.5 — 2026-07-09

Includes new features and bug fixes.

### 7.9.4 — 2026-06-18

Includes new features and bug fixes.

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