# Statesman Newspaper

> India's historic English newspaper app with updated news and e-paper. (iPhone/iPad app by The Statesman Net Private Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statesman-newspaper/id1054867465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Statesman Net Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054867464)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statesman-newspaper/id1054867465/reviews.md

## What is Statesman Newspaper?

The Statesman is one of India's oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata and Delhi editions. Printed on airmail paper, it is popular with readers outside India. The Statesman (average weekday circulation approximately 180,000) is a leading English newspaper in West Bengal. The Sunday Statesman has a circulation of 230,000.
The Statesman has distinguished itself through objective coverage of events, its value as an honest purveyor of news emphasised at times of crisis such as the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the infamous internal Emergency of the mid-1970s. It is forthright in the expression of its views. Its pursuit of the truth has been relentless and often at considerable cost to itself, as when the government of Indira Gandhi, in gross abuse of power, attempted to suppress its voice and when the government of Rajiv Gandhi interfered with the grant of statutory clearances to its modernization plans unless the paper changed its editorial stance.
The Statesman prevailed, as the truth must prevail, and remains a favourite of readers in Kolkata and other parts of India.

The Statesman is now available on your iPhones & iPad.

The app, powered by Readwhere features :

* Updated news of every hour
* Get notified instantly for every breaking news
* New issues get automatically refreshed when published
* Mark news article as favourite to read it later in offline mode
* E-paper integrated in the app
* Pinch zoom-in & zoom-out feature
* Page by page navigation
* Automatically saves pages to read offline
* Subscribe to your favourite edition and get notified when the new issue is available.

## Key features

- Hourly updated news
- Breaking news notifications
- Automatic new issue refresh
- Offline reading with favorites
- Integrated e-paper
- Pinch zoom and page navigation
- Subscription to editions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statesman-newspaper/id1054867465/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App seems backdated

*2025-05-15, version 2.1.4*

Mostly no pics accompany the news article
Trending news is still showing news from 2017. And the same news over the last one month. Don’t know why
Can’t find any news on West Bengal or kolkata inspite of putting in my location and choice during set up

### 5/5 — Love The Statesman from my childhood.

*2023-03-20, version 2.1.2*

Grew up reading The Statesman. It’s an inseparable part of my life. Wonderful app. Helps me to read Dainik Statesman as an additional bonus. Thanks a ton for such a lovely and modern app.

### 2/5 — No HD view after update

*2021-04-27, version 1.4.9*

Disappointed after recent update. HD feature isn’t available.

### 5/5 — Mr

*2021-01-08, version 1.4.8*

Ok

### 5/5 — Statesman paper

*2020-02-08, version 1.4.8*

IgetallthelatestNews
Thank you

### 5/5 — Complaint

*2019-10-27, version 1.4.7*

Not being able to open articles on iPhones . Urgent need of a bug fix.

### 5/5 — News & articles

*2019-04-11, version 1.4.5*

Excellent contents. Unbiased reporting. Timely coverage.

### 5/5 — Nice but more if like BBC app then good

*2019-01-31, version 1.4.5*

It's a nice app but if get featured like BBC app then it's more effective

### 4/5 — All round coverage of news

*2017-08-30, version 1.4.2*

Good coverage of news from all spectrum. We can differentiate from other newspapers where covering of Bollywood news has become a trend as if no other option is available for those newspapers ( specially TOI). Statesman has maintained the focus on news with a wider coverage which we expect from a good newspaper.

### 5/5 — Best newspaper.

*2017-07-18, version 1.4.2*

Excellent newspaper.
With free subscription.
I can read my city, and my country while riding anywhere in the world.

## Frequently asked questions about Statesman Newspaper

### What is the Statesman newspaper app?

The Statesman newspaper app provides access to one of India's oldest English newspapers, offering updated news, an integrated e-paper, and breaking news alerts on your mobile device.

### Is the Statesman newspaper app free to download?

Yes, the Statesman newspaper app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### Does the Statesman newspaper app have ads?

Yes, the Statesman newspaper app contains advertisements to support its free service.

### What devices support the Statesman newspaper app?

The Statesman newspaper app is available for iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as indicated by its compatibility with iOS devices.

### How often is the news updated in the Statesman app?

The Statesman app features updated news every hour, ensuring you receive the latest information as it becomes available.

### Can I read articles offline with the Statesman app?

Yes, you can mark news articles as favorites to read them later in offline mode. The app also automatically saves pages for offline access.

### What is the age rating for the Statesman newspaper app?

The Statesman newspaper app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### When was the Statesman newspaper app last updated?

The Statesman newspaper app was last updated on August 10, 2024, with version 2.1.4, indicating ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.4 — 2024-08-10

We're excited to introduce a brand-new version of our app, designed to deliver a faster, more efficient, and enhanced user experience. Here’s what’s new:

• Blazing Fast Performance: Enjoy lightning-fast load times and smooth interactions, thanks to our new, optimized codebase.

• Memory Efficiency: We've fine-tuned memory usage to ensure a seamless experience without any slowdowns or crashes.

• Enhanced User Experience: A redesigned interface and intuitive navigation make using the app more enjoyable and effortless.

• Modern Architecture: Built with the latest Swift and UIKit technologies, our app is more robust and future-proof.

• Smarter Sharing: Sharing has never been easier with updated integrations for WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and Mail.

• Dark Theme and Landscape Mode: Enjoy a sleek dark mode and fully functional landscape support for a versatile experience.

• Faster Load Times: Quicker access to your favourite features and content.

• Enhancements and Stability Improvements: Enjoy a more reliable and smooth experience with various fixes and enhancements.

Update now to experience the best version of our app yet!

### 2.1.3 — 2024-05-07

Bug Fixes and Improvements !!

### 2.1.2 — 2022-10-20

New features added:-
- Location based news (Regional news).
- Unread articles.
- Apple Watch App.
- Home Widget.

### 2.1.1 — 2022-10-19

New features added:-
- Location based news (Regional news).
- Unread articles.
- Apple Watch App.
- Home Widget.

### 2.1 — 2022-10-04

Bug fixes and improvements!!

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