Northside Sun vs Jefferson Star
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Northside Sun
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The Northside Sun is a locally owned and operated news outlet in Jackson, Mississippi. For over 50 years, it has been covering the news, events, and people important to the Jackson and Madison communities. Free to download, the Northside Sun app allows users to continue supporting local journalism. They receive a mobile browsing/reading experience, complete with the following features: • Relevant, local news from the community • Various categorized sections, including Crime, Obituaries, Politics, Sports, and more. • Social posting features allow friends, groups, neighborhoods, and more to add user content (Photos, Videos, etc). • State, National, and International news coverage. • Daily Comic Strips and Political Cartoons. • Emailed newsletters and toggled notifications, to keep up with the latest stories. • New features and experimental updates, building the app into a powerful source of information for the local community. The Northside Sun app provides various digital subscription options, user content tools, and numerous advertising opportunities. BY DOWNLOADING THE NORTHSIDE SUN APP, users agree to the following: • The Northside Sun’s Terms of Service: https://www.northsidesun.com/terms-of-service • The Northside Sun’s Privacy Policy: https://www.northsidesun.com/privacy-policy-2
Jefferson Star
Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper. This application is included with your all-access subscription. Contact customer service for assistance with app usage.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Included with subscription
- Customer support contact
- Access to printed edition
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This is a digital replica of the printed Jefferson Star. This app is part of your all access subscription. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at circulation@postregister.com or call Customer Service at (208) 522-1800, press #1.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Northside Sun at none against Jefferson Star's shown. Northside Sun also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Jefferson Star's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Northside Sun ships an update every 20 months, Jefferson Star every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Northside Sun | Jefferson Star |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Emmerich Newspapers, Inc | Pioneer Newspapers Inc. |
In-app purchases
Northside Sun
No in-app purchases
Jefferson Star
No in-app purchases
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