# Ventura County Star — Breaking News + eNewspaper > Local news, eNewspaper, and multimedia from Ventura County Star. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventura-county-star/id1119322136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) - Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.46/5 from 2,145 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 187 MB - Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more - Released: 2016-09-06 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventura-county-star/id1119322136/reviews.md ## What is Ventura County Star? From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Ventura County Star app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.vcstar.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.vcstar.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.vcstar.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings 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 can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information. ## Key features - In-depth journalism - Local news coverage - Breaking news alerts - Sports scores - Weather alerts - Customizable reading experience - eNewspaper access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Ventura County Star Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year | | Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month | | Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month | | Ventura County Star | $19.99 | per month | ## Chart rankings - #193 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store) - #138 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 119) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventura-county-star/id1119322136/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Local news *2026-07-04, version 8.10.2* Infornmative ### 5/5 — Easy to Read *2026-04-04, version 8.9.0* As someone who prefers a paper newspaper on her table, I am pleased with the ease of reading it on my tablet. ### 5/5 — WHAT ADS? I don't see any ads! *2026-01-06, version 8.6.0* *** update*** Update - I got a new phone and lost my subscription- not renewing. And why are important news items for subscribers only? Closed roads, state of emergency declared by the sheriff - ACTIVE SHOOTER on the Heuneme base? The news is supposed to be a public service FIRST, I’m disappointed to say the least! This is an update to my review since reading the other reviews on here...I don't see any ads on the new version. And even if I did, I don't mind. However, I do believe that if someone paid for a subscription based on "no ads" - then they should receive a refund. I, for one, am loving the idea of being able to read as much as I want for free, and I will tolerate the ads for that specific reason. This version is better for me since there doesn't appear to be a forced limit on free articles. The last version had a monthly limit of 10 **free** articles and then you had to pay for a subscription to read anything more that month. I was never going to pay for a subscription - I don't believe I should be required to pay for information when the paper makes money already on ads. But that's me. I'm willing to tolerate the ads so I can get my info for free. Old school "over the air" free TV paradigm. People under 30 won't understand that concept. ****The only thing I don't like about the new version is the real estate section part of the app. I can't get to my saved searches very easily or at all sometimes*******. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2025-12-11, version 8.6.0* Dont bother using this when the la times does a better job ### 1/5 — Terrible change *2025-12-04, version 8.6.0* I want just the original VC star app. New version is terrible. Been a customer for 40 years and will quit this paper if original is no longer available!! ### 1/5 — Unable to “send feedback” *2025-11-05, version 8.5.4* Unable to “send feedback” as directed at the end of a news article. The send feedback page is just a blank white screen. Nothing better than an inaccessible shadow corp writing articles with AI. There’s little “local” control or accessibility for our community. ### 5/5 — On-line daily read *2025-10-31, version 8.5.4* I am a newspaper man and have read one daily all my life. Having the Star on my iPad has only enhanced my reading experience. It is my go-to source for Ventura city, county and regional news and events. Keep up the great work. ### 3/5 — Saturday opine *2025-09-24, version 8.5.0* Bring back the Saturday opine section. ### 1/5 — Empty paper leans LEFT *2025-09-07, version 8.1.0* Repeats article two days in a row. Poor writers. ### 3/5 — Way too slanted left editorial theme!!!! Not fair and balanced journalism 🤨 *2025-08-29, version 8.1.0* Too unprofessional copy!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Ventura County Star ### What kind of content does the Ventura County Star app offer? The app provides access to in-depth journalism, covering local news, community events, high school and professional sports, and powerful photography and videos. It aims to deliver the news that matters most to your community. ### How can I customize my reading experience? You can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode for easier reading in low light, and reading content offline. These options are available within the app's settings. ### What is the eNewspaper feature? The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers. ### How do subscriptions work and how can I manage them? Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your Account Settings after purchase. ### Is this app available on all devices? The description does not specify compatibility with particular operating systems or devices. However, it mentions accessibility on 'mobile devices,' suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27 • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. ### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14 • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. ### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10 • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. ### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-23 • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. ### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12 • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. ## Apps similar to Ventura County Star | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [LA Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-times/id373238146) | 4.6 (19,566) | Free | News | | [KEYT Santa Barbara, SLO News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyt-santa-barbara-slo-news/id668761836) | 4.6 (635) | Free | News | | [KCLU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kclu/id337798223) | 4.4 (101) | Free | News | | [LA Daily News e-Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-daily-news-e-edition/id422316942) | 4.5 (45) | Free | News | | [San Luis Obispo Tribune \| News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/san-luis-obispo-tribune-news/id436437940) | 3.9 (591) | Free | News | | [KSBY News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksby-news/id1473287212) | 4.6 (217) | Free | News | ## More apps by Gannett - [Herald-Mail Media](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herald-mail-media/id321644726) - [IndyStar: Indianapolis Star](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indystar-indianapolis-star/id331907339) - [Gatorsports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatorsports/id390167946) - [Cincinnati Sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-sports/id390537231) - [Houma Today, Houma, LA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houma-today-houma-la/id393149150) - [Ocala Star Banner, FL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocala-star-banner-fl/id393859570) All apps by Gannett: https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797 ## Related topics [ventura county star](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ventura-county-star) · [ventura county](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ventura-county) · [ventura county library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ventura-county-library) · [ventura county public works](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ventura-county-public-works) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*