# The Standard — ACM

> Local and national news, sports, and puzzles from south-west Victoria. (iPhone/iPad app by Rural Press Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-standard/id1587920434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rural Press Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527270001)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2021-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-standard/id1587920434/reviews.md

## What is The Standard?

The Standard app brings together the best of your daily newspaper and its website to take your local news experience to another level.

As south-west Victoria's trusted voice, we keep you up to date seven days a week with news that’s important to our community. 

Whether it's the breaking news you need to know from around the region or across the nation, the latest HFNL, WDFNL, or other local sporting results, in-depth analysis explaining the decisions and events affecting our lives, or incisive commentary, you will be the first to know using The Standard app.

The app is free to download, but you need to be a digital subscriber of The Standard to read articles. Features include:

- Access to breaking news updates 24 hours-a-day

- Browse the latest articles in the topics that interest you most

- Save articles to read later

- Alerts for breaking news and big stories

- Read a digital replica of the day's newspaper

- Play our daily interactive puzzles

Please note: This app features Nielsen's proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research or audience ratings services. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

## Key features

- Breaking news updates 24/7
- Browse articles by topic
- Save articles for later
- Breaking news alerts
- Digital newspaper replica
- Daily interactive puzzles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $129.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-standard/id1587920434/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Poor app.

*2023-08-24*

Cannot access my subscription or account via the app or email

**Developer response:** Please contact our support team on 1300 131 095, option 2 and they will be happy to assist you with your concern.

### 2/5 — Why did you change the Format?.

*2023-07-30*

I am not able to see very well, so it was much easier for me to browse the latest news when the items were larger, and next to each other!
I am not happy with this change

**Developer response:** The new App is further improved for viewing purposes. Please contact our support team on 1300 131 095, option 2 and they will be happy to assist you with your concern.

### 1/5 — New app frustrating

*2023-07-28*

I have found the new app annoying. It is more difficult to scroll through the paper and annoying to have to enlarge the print. Much prefer the older version

**Developer response:** The new App is further improved for viewing purposes.  Please contact our support team on 1300 131 095, option 2 and they will be happy to assist you with your concern.

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2023-07-27*

I don’t like the new format

**Developer response:** The new App is further improved for viewing purposes.  Please contact our support team on 1300 131 095, option 2 and they will be happy to assist you with your concern.

### 5/5 — Travelling OZ

*2023-07-27*

Caravanning around Australia and we enjoy keeping in touch with the south west via online

### 2/5 — If it is not broken - Don’t try and fix it!

*2023-07-25*

The previous version was user friendly, but this version is not.

The tabs at the bottom are ok, but I like to mostly read the paper, which is now difficult to navigate.

The font is small, and when tapped to enlarge, not much better.  One page at a time is good enough, but two pages are too small on the screen.

The one thing I like is the multi page view where you can scroll through the pages instead of the drop down where only the numbered pages was shown.

We all like and accept change, but this is not a change for improvement.

I will be surprised to hear a high level of praise, because I am aware the senior members of our community are the people who actually read the paper, with the rest happy to read the updates during the day.

As I said, if it is not broken, don’t try and fix it.

**Developer response:** The new App is further improved for viewing purposes.  Please contact our support team on 1300 131 095, option 2 and they will be happy to assist you with your concern.

### 2/5 — Not able to download

*2023-01-20*

Unable to download paper, page freezes, have renewed the app, doesn’t help. Happens intermittently, but now 3 days in a row

**Developer response:** Hi, It may be best to contact our the digital support team via email or phone to help assist with your concerns with The Standard. They should be able to assist you with your concerns.

### 1/5 — Trapdoor Subscriptions

*2022-01-30*

Online setup and phone only cancellation. Decent paper but embarrassing they have to resort to such tactics

### 2/5 — Unable to scroll down to read articles!

*2021-12-10*

Touchy swipe left/right swiping between stories, and unable to scroll down to actually read the story, unless you have time to wait for it to decide you can scroll down. 
Ads should be removed for paid subscribers. 
Not good.

### 2/5 — Somehow worse than website

*2021-12-07*

Slow a molasses to load everything and the poor loaded and poor formatted stupid ads are still there. 

How about knocking off the ads for paid subscribers. Double dipping revenue doesn’t help put up with the poor site design

## Frequently asked questions about The Standard

### Does The Standard have ads?

Yes, The Standard contains advertisements. It also features Nielsen's proprietary measurement software for market research.

### How much does a subscription to The Standard cost?

A monthly subscription costs $12.99, and a yearly subscription is $129.99. Access to articles requires a digital subscription.

### What devices can I use The Standard on?

The Standard is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is The Standard updated?

The app was last updated on January 28, 2025, with version 3.7. Updates typically bring new features and improvements.

### Can I read The Standard offline?

While the app provides access to breaking news and articles, offline reading functionality is not explicitly mentioned. Saving articles for later suggests some offline access capabilities.

### What kind of news does The Standard cover?

The Standard covers local news from south-west Victoria, national news, local sporting results (HFNL, WDFNL), in-depth analysis, and commentary.

### Is The Standard suitable for children?

The Standard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. However, content may be more relevant to adults interested in news and current events.

### What are the interactive puzzles in The Standard?

The Standard app includes daily interactive puzzles for users to play, adding an entertainment element to the news experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2026-06-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0 — 2026-06-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.7 — 2025-01-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.6 — 2024-12-16

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.5 — 2024-09-30

Choose between seeing single pages and double-page spreads on Today's Paper in landscape orientation. Go to Settings>Today's Paper to toggle between options.
Choose to automatically delete old editions
Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

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