# The Philippine Star

> Digital editions of a Filipino daily newspaper for news, business, sports, and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by Philstar Daily Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philippine-star/id490078018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philstar Daily Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431749320)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2012-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philippine-star/id490078018/reviews.md

## What is The Philippine Star?

Everything you love about The Philippine STAR, the top source of news for Filipinos all over the world, can now be accessed on the tablet – from cover to cover. From our unbiased reportage of news and events, to the latest celebrity buzz, to the way we just know what trends are about to hit the streets, to the distinct voices of your favorite writers, editors and columnists – every swipe of your finger will be exactly like turning a page. Read, enjoy, and be informed anytime, anywhere. The Philippine STAR is a daily paper.
 
Find your favourite sections of The PhilippineSTAR: News, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle, etc. in our new live format. Truth shall prevail on ink –and on your tablet, too.

The Philippine Star provides availability to all editions of the publication by incorporating subscriptions allowing the purchase of a 7 day, one month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months and a yearly subscription to the paper. 

The 7 day, monthly and yearly subscriptions are auto-renewing subscriptions. Prices for the subscriptions are $2.99 for 7 days, $7.99 for one month, $14.99 for two months, $21.99 for three months, $43.99 for 6 months and $84.99 for a year. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. 

For any further information see http://subscriber.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/file/Website_Privacy_statement.doc

## Key features

- Full digital newspaper access
- Unbiased news reporting
- Celebrity and trend updates
- Favorite writer columns
- Multiple subscription options
- Daily editions available

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Philippine STAR - 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Philippine STAR - 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Philippine STAR - 3 Month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Philippine STAR - 6 Month | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Philippine STAR | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Philippine STAR - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philippine-star/id490078018/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Big Problems with Download

*2020-09-27*

I have a subscription for this newspaper (fully paid for the year at $81.99) but have not been able to read a single edition for the last two weeks because the issues won’t download or restore. What’s up with that guys? Ever since I upgraded my iOS to 14, I’ve not been able to read a single digital issue? Do I get a refund for the two weeks and counting?

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work anymore

*2020-07-31*

After I update this software, I lost my subscription and even I tap “recover purchase” but nothing happens.
iOS shows my subscription is until October.
After past 4 days I still cannot download the paper.
What’s happening!

### 2/5 — Bug-ggy

*2014-08-11*

It seems nobody is tending to this app. First it was subscription bug now letters on the news are missing. No matter how many times u refresh those letters seem to have been swallowed up by the news.. Am not convinced I should renew this subscription.

### 5/5 — Pocket Goodness

*2014-07-22*

Awesome! Get it folks!

### 3/5 — PhilStar App

*2014-07-19*

Just ok.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2012-05-06*

Useful in every ways possible! Go lang ng go!

### 1/5 — WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU???

*2012-04-25*

Yesterday, I just praised and thanked this newspaper for advertising and offering its issues for free until July 31st or so. Today, still  April 25, am being asked to pay for subscription. Do you guys ever know the term "false advertising!?"

### 1/5 — Wait

*2012-04-02*

How do you even play this game?

## Frequently asked questions about The Philippine Star

### What is The Philippine Star?

The Philippine Star is a daily newspaper providing news, business, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle content. Its digital version offers access to all editions on tablets, mimicking the experience of turning physical pages.

### What subscription plans does The Philippine Star offer?

The Philippine Star offers several auto-renewing subscription plans, including 7-day ($2.99), 1-month ($8.99), 2-month ($14.99), 3-month ($24.99), 6-month ($39.99), and yearly ($84.99) options. Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase.

### Can I cancel my Philippine Star subscription?

No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed and turned off via your Account Settings.

### What devices support The Philippine Star app?

The Philippine Star app is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, allowing users to access news content across various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is The Philippine Star updated?

The Philippine Star is a daily paper, meaning new editions and content are typically available each day. The app itself was last updated on December 5, 2023, with version 4.0.4.

### What is the age rating for The Philippine Star?

The Philippine Star app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. This rating indicates general content appropriateness.

### Does The Philippine Star have ads?

The provided data indicates that The Philippine Star app does not contain advertisements. This allows for an uninterrupted reading experience of the news content.

### What do users think of The Philippine Star?

Based on the available data, The Philippine Star has a rating of 2.0 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests a mixed or potentially negative user sentiment regarding the app's performance or content delivery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.4 — 2023-12-05

General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.3 — 2023-02-20

New Updates and General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.2 — 2020-07-25

Bug Fixes & Improvements

### 4.0.1 — 2020-01-30

Performance enhancements

### 4.0 — 2019-12-09

Performance enhancements 
UI Improvements
Bug Fixes

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