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Toronto Star

Toronto Star

Local Stories & Investigations

235 ratings
154 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 21, 2010
  • August 10, 2026

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Developer

thestar.com
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About

Stay informed with award-winning journalism delivered through an intuitive interface. Access local and international news, investigative reports, and personalized content. Enjoy podcasts, breaking news alerts, and saved articles for later.

✓Customizable news feed
✓Top-rated podcasts
✓Breaking news alerts
✓Save articles for later
✓Crosswords, Sudoku, comics
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Toronto Star. Based on 235 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 19 negatives reviewers mention most about this Magazines & Newspapers app.

Positive things

  • ⭐Great journalism
  • 🗞️Excellent newspaper
  • 🗞️Important grassroots reporting

Negative things

  • 🔒Difficult to unsubscribe
  • 🚫Censorship
  • 💰Cash grab
  • 🤖AI algorithm out of control
  • 🔍Antiquated
  • 🗞️Biased, fake news
  • 🛑Impossible to cancel subscription
  • 💰Untruthful subscription
  • 🛑Can't cancel subscription
  • 🚫Unfair practice
  • 🚫Disaster
  • 💰Liars
  • 🔍Stale content
  • 🐛Glitchy app
  • 📢Too many ads
  • 🚫Interrupts music
  • 🔍Dated stories
  • 🐛Freezes
  • 🚫Doesn't recognize subscription
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What's New in Toronto Star

9.75.0

August 10, 2026

Struggling to read small text? Head to App Settings → Manage → Text Size to adjust the font to your comfort or simply let the app follow your device's font settings automatically. Everything scales beautifully, no broken layouts.

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Subscription plans

Monthly

Monthly Subscription

$19.991 Month
6 Months trial
Price Updates
August 14, 2026→$19.99
April 10, 2025→$19.99
December 21, 2024→$14.99
August 18, 2024→$14.99
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Events

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Toronto the Better

Hope for a greater city

Jun 27, 2025 — Jul 15, 2025

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Follow a former soccer star's fight for justice.

May 15, 2025 — Jun 2, 2025

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Get breaking news, live updates & results

Apr 16, 2025 — May 1, 2025

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User reviews

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Fix your app

I’m a subscriber but it keeps saying I’m not. I pay monthly and I’m signed in. My app is up to date. I can’t read a full arrival because it says I need to subscribe. Even gives me option to sign out. Duh!!! Time to cancel subscription.
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Response from developer

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please reach out to us at mobile-feedback@thestar.ca and please share more details so that we can fix this issue for you. Thank you.

Need Gift Articles

Pls allow us to gift articles from the app. I think you can do it from a laptop. The Globe and Mail lets me gift from their app
WagwatWagwat

False narratives

Reporting fiction of what is actually happening in our country. More Canadian fake news
KillaGKillaG

Not worth it. Don't try and cancel they won't let you.

Have tried cancelling twice. You can't all they want is money
Outta Town ArtsOutta Town Arts

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you've had difficulty cancelling your subscription and that's not the experience we want for our readers. Cancellations can be managed directly through your App Store account settings under Subscriptions, which should give you immediate control. If you're still running into issues, please email us at mobile-feedback@thestar.ca and we'll make sure this is resolved promptly. We appreciate your patience.

Terrible web site

This app won’t let you comment on anything the powers that be don’t agree with. You can be deactivated by just stating “no” in the comment section. discrimination much?
VistavixenVistavixen

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that Local News section did not meet your expectations. Can you please provide more details at mobile-feedback@thestar.ca about what you are seeing (such as location your MyLocal is set to and any articles that appeared outdated and not able to comment). Your feedback will help us investigate and improve the app.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Crashes when opening

Bug

Notifications don't link properly to news stories

Bug

Saved articles not persistent

Bug

Links within articles open in browser instead of app

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Home page freezes

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Crossword doesn't save progress

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Requested Features

12 requests

Ability to enlarge text via finger pinch

Feature

Bookmarking

Feature

External link handling

Feature

Comment board

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Ability to delete or hide read articles

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Lookup & Speak features

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Gift article function

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Ability to update credit card info

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Sync subscription across devices

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Ability to configure home page

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Spell check/lookup

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Ability to alter font size

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FAQ

What does the Toronto Star app do?

The Toronto Star app delivers award-winning journalism, focusing on local Canadian news and investigative reporting. It offers a customizable news feed, breaking news alerts, and the ability to save articles for later reading. The app also provides access to top-rated podcasts and daily entertainment like crosswords and Sudoku.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a customizable newsfeed tailored to your preferences, the ability to stream top-rated podcasts, breaking news alerts for immediate updates, and a 'Save for Later' option to bookmark stories. Users can also enjoy daily fun content such as crosswords, Sudoku, and comics.

How much does the Toronto Star app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering access to news and some features. However, it does have in-app purchases, which likely relate to subscriptions for premium content or enhanced features. Payment for subscriptions is charged to your iTunes Account and automatically renews unless turned off.

What kind of news can I expect from the app?

You can expect award-winning journalism from the Toronto Star, with a strong emphasis on local news and investigative reporting from Canada. The app also covers world news and provides access to podcasts that delve into various topics, including politics and current events.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about local and international news, particularly those in Canada and interested in the Toronto Star's journalism. It's also suitable for users who enjoy listening to podcasts, need breaking news alerts, or appreciate interactive content like crosswords and Sudoku.