# State Press

> Student-run news organization covering Arizona State University since 1890. (iPhone/iPad app by Arizona State University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-press/id367626746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arizona State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/367626749)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-press/id367626746/reviews.md

## What is State Press?

The State Press is the student-run news organization covering Arizona State University since 1890. Stay up to date on the ASU news that matter to you.

## Key features

- ASU student news
- University events
- Latest updates
- Student-run organization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-press/id367626746/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good App but still needs some work

*2018-01-24, version 4.1*

I recently downloaded The State Press app and it was an average experience. It does have some good features but there’s still room for improvement. 

WHAT I LIKED:
- App is free
- Notification preferences
- Easy to distinguish among other apps
- Easy to find buttons
- Colorful and modern appearance
- Able to navigate anywhere within the app with 3 clicks or less
- Latest story I could find was uploaded yesterday (01/23/18)
- Save favorite posts into an archive

OPPORTUNITIES:
-The description claimed the app had access to “exclusive deals on food, drink, and entertainment.” Tapping on the “Deals” button in the app led me to a blank screen.
-It’s difficult to distinguish which color blocks are buttons from images. I found myself tapping images more often than navigation buttons.
- Some repetitive information was displayed. There were two buttons both about off campus housing not too far apart from one another in the home screen, which seemed unnecessary.
- Tapping on Juuice Advertiser page led to a page not found error message.

I was interested in the deals aspect of the app and was upset to find out that it’s not properly functioning. The News aspect of the app is working great. Overall I would rate 3 out of 5 stars.

### 3/5 — Good App, needs some work

*2016-09-06, version 4.0*

This app allows users to read news created by ASUs paper and it sure gets the job done. There are three sections: news, sports, and opinion (this one does not seem to work). The curvy font used is not easy on the eyes and half of the landing page is Ad links. Overall the app does what it is intended to do.

### 1/5 — App Crashes

*2015-10-04, version 3.4.3*

I liked the App before iOS update. Now it just crashes. It'll download, but I can read any content because it just crashes. I've updated the App....same thing.

### 3/5 — State Press App Review

*2014-09-11, version 3.4*

Information wise the State Press app provide users access to a variety of stories and content parallel to what was available in the print versions of the State Press.  The video section provides quality bonus content to the app which was previously only available on the web version of the paper. In terms of just the content/info provided by the app..users can expect the same quality of the former print version.

The home user interface is cluttered with too many graphics and clash with the icon navigation at the lower half…this creates the look of two completely different apps.  The home screen would look better if all navigation was icon based to alleviate this clutter and confusion.  This is further compounded by the ads which are currently dividing the upper news navigation and lower icon navigation used for supplemental features.  I’m sure these ads pay for the development of the app, but they only further add to my eye’s confusion of where to focus my attention first.

Components of the app (red offers tab, some graphics) take a while to load which led me to skip sections of the app or certain stories entirely.

Other than the home screen/user interface clutter and navigation inconsistency, I like the overall structure/bones and content available on the app. I would use this app more often if it had a consistent “look”, iconography, and reduced clutter.

Definitely on its way to being a great little app that continues and expands on the legacy of the State Press.

### 3/5 — New to State Press

*2014-08-29, version 3.4*

I just downloaded this app. It has some great features, such as the left navigation bar, the aesthetics are simple, and I like to have more than just headlines to get into an article which the app provides.

A major drawback to the app is loading time. I pictures, new pages and videos slow down transition time. Also a search feature might be helpful.

### 5/5 — This app will blow your mind!!!

*2014-01-08, version 3.2*

This is a fantastic app!!!!!

### 5/5 — Literally Fantastic!

*2014-01-08, version 3.2*

Great app! Must download for ASU students!

### 5/5 — New version is great!

*2012-11-17, version 3.1*

Big difference...

### 2/5 — Incredibly limited.

*2011-06-23, version 1.0.1*

This App is subpar, there are so few stories and no sections covering different topics. Should be more like the HuffPo app.

### 1/5 — No sections

*2011-02-22, version 1.0.1*

No sports section??? I was highly disappointed by the weak news section as well. Cmon state press!  Too much effort into ads & directory parts and little effort on content. I can find local restaurants with 10 other apps, I expected this to have some good sports and opinion section!

## Frequently asked questions about State Press

### What is State Press?

State Press is the student-run news organization covering Arizona State University. It provides news and updates relevant to ASU students.

### Is State Press free to use?

Yes, State Press is available for free on supported devices. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the application.

### What devices support State Press?

State Press is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### What is the age rating for State Press?

The age rating for State Press is 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### When was State Press last updated?

The latest version of State Press, 5.0.0, was last updated on April 6, 2019. The app was originally released on April 22, 2010.

### What is the user rating for State Press?

State Press has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 3 user ratings. This reflects general user satisfaction with the application.

### Does State Press have ads?

The provided data does not specify if State Press contains advertisements. However, it is a free application, and some free apps may include ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2019-04-06

- Content and design updates.

### 4.1 — 2016-11-22

Behind-the-scenes code improvements and bug fixes.

We welcome any feedback or suggestions by visiting the Feedback menu in the More section of the app.
Like the app?  Please support us by leaving a positive review in the App Store.

### 4.0 — 2016-08-20

Introducing a complete and total code make-over of the app for better performance, improved user-experience, new features and more!

A small list of the improvements in this update include:
- new layouts and designs to our content
- new features including photo galleries, social media channels and localized maps
- reliable and customizable push notifications upgrades
- integration of iOS Accessibility features, including dynamic text size and VoiceOver/Speech tools
- improved user controls over location sharing, and
- elimination of any and all known bugs

We welcome your feedback by navigating in the More menu to select Feedback.  We also ask for your help in leaving us a review in the App Store!

### 3.4.5 — 2016-01-14

Introducing push notification categories to give you better control of what you want to be informed about.  This build also includes some bug fixes.  We have a major update coming very soon so please stay tuned!

### 3.4.4 — 2015-10-07

iOS 9 compatibility, bug fixes and various improvements.  More improvements on the way soon.

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