# Sun.Star E-paper

> Digital newspaper reader for Sun.Star editions with monthly subscriptions. (iPhone/iPad app by PressReader Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstar-e-paper/id524244834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Arabic, British English, Canadian French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2012-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstar-e-paper/id524244834/reviews.md

## What is Sun.Star E?

Sun.Star

Read the Sun.Star newspaper in its original format.

Sun.Star E-paper allows you to subscribe to two subscriptions: SunStar Cebu - 1 month or SuperBalita Cebu - 1 month

• The cost of each subscription is $5.99 per month

• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase  

• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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 may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase  

• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
  
• http://sunstar.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_terms

• http://sunstar.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_privacy

• Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when you purchase an in-app subscription or if you decide to migrate to an authorized subscription from in-app.

## Key features

- Read newspaper in original format
- Monthly subscription options
- Manage subscriptions and auto-renewal
- Access Sun.Star Cebu and SuperBalita Cebu
- View news as printed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun.Star Cebu Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SuperBalita Cebu monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SunStar Cebu Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SuperBalita Cebu monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstar-e-paper/id524244834/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Does not work with iOS 15

*2021-10-08*

The app worked great until I upgraded to iOS 15. Now the app does not work at all so the money I paid for a 12-month subscription has been wasted.

### 1/5 — crazy

*2016-10-02*

$5.00 per issue? you guys must be dreaming.

## Frequently asked questions about Sun.Star E

### What newspapers can I read with Sun.Star E-paper?

Sun.Star E-paper allows you to subscribe to and read Sun.Star Cebu and SuperBalita Cebu in their original print format.

### How much does a subscription to Sun.Star E-paper cost?

Monthly subscriptions for Sun.Star Cebu and SuperBalita Cebu are priced at $5.99 per month. Payment is handled through your iTunes Account.

### Can I cancel my Sun.Star E-paper subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation is allowed during the active subscription period.

### Does Sun.Star E-paper have ads?

Yes, this application contains advertisements.

### What devices are compatible with Sun.Star E-paper?

Sun.Star E-paper is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Sun.Star E-paper updated?

The latest version of Sun.Star E-paper is 6.5, and it was last updated on January 3, 2023.

### What is the age rating for Sun.Star E-paper?

Sun.Star E-paper has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How does the free trial work for Sun.Star E-paper?

Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase an in-app subscription or migrate to an authorized subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5 — 2023-01-03

Migrated to next generation App with better design and functions

### 4.11.13 — 2021-10-20

iOS15 compatibility

### 4.9.5 — 2017-04-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Resolved issue where some images could appear fuzzy while loading
Fixed issue where Article text did not appear when sharing to Notes.app
stability improvements
 
Client-side sharing 
Creating bookmark with old PressReader API for OEM client-side sharing compatibility
Client-side sharing for Page
Improved PRService parsing
Improved PRService attempt / interval handling during repeated fail

Resolved bug during incorrect cropping publication page images
Resolved issue during opening Youtube hyperlink with external applications

iOS 10 support
iPad Pro Multi-Tasking support
Improved image resolution quality in all article images
Google analytics updated to version 3.17
Resolved a calendar selection issue with 30 day calendar
Improved stability, response, and error handling of Smart Flow articles
Improved catalog refresh performance for large sets of publications
Check update status of catalog items.
Better caching of images
Improved error handling of downloaded content
Better diagnostics for reporting issues.
Password recovery option
Prevent distorted images in Article Text View

### 4.8.4 — 2016-06-08

Speed improvements - Read preloaded pages while your download is in progress.

Optimization enhancements - load only those parts of the app that are needed for your iDevice.

New Design Concept (for users upgrading from 3.x to 4.8x).
- Improved user experience of clicking on a publication's thumbnail to open the order screen 
- Supports 3D touch shortcut for Online/Catalog view if online view is available 
- Free titles notification

Fixes:
- Newspaper Radio freezing issues resolved
- Device rotation problems resolved
- App menu navigation problems resolved
- Download button unresponsive in certain conditions problems resolved
- Highlight problem on radio/listen page resolved
- Black box appears on some articles problem resolved
- Memory leak with menu icons alignment causing crashes is resolved

Fine Tuning:
- SmartFlow adjusted to display correct picture to articles 
- Corrected display of page numbers when title is loading in spread view
- Can start/stop downloading midstream and final download is not corrupted
- Accounts page displays account information for single account
- Images made sharper during pre-load stage

### 4.4.2 — 2015-06-26

Updates features and User Interface

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