IndyStar vs Rep E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IndyStar
Access local and national news from a trusted source with breaking alerts and personalized content. Explore in-depth investigations, sports coverage, and entertainment guides for Central Indiana and beyond. Enjoy a digital replica of the print newspaper.
- Real-time breaking news alerts
- Personalized 'For You' news feed
- Digital replica of print newspaper (eNewspaper)
- In-depth investigations
- Sports and entertainment coverage
- National news from USA TODAY Network
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IndyStar has been Central Indiana’s news source for more than 120 years. From in-depth investigations that hold the powerful to account to authoritative coverage of Indianapolis sports, culture and entertainment, we cover the news that shapes our communities. Our mobile app lets you personalize how you get the news that’s most important to you. Watchdog reporting and expert analysis on Indianapolis government and Indiana’s political scene? It’s in the app. Insider access to the Colts, Pacers, Fever, and college and high school sports? It’s in the app. Your best options to take in Central Indiana’s arts and entertainment scene? It’s in the app. Local news from Central Indiana’s trusted news source, plus national news from across the USA TODAY Network are all in the palm of your hand with the IndyStar app. APP FEATURES: • Real-time breaking news alerts • A personalized feed on the all-new For You page • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper Subscription Information: • The IndyStar app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • 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. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.indystar.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.indystar.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.indystar.com
Rep E
Access a digital replica of a printed newspaper. This app requires a newspaper or digital-only subscription for access. Contact support for assistance.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Subscription access
- Access to printed edition
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This is a digital replica of the Republic’s printed newspaper. Access to the e-edition through this app is available as part of your newspaper or digital-only subscription. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at (812) 379-5602 or circulation@aimmediaindiana.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rep E at none against IndyStar's 5. Rep E also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). IndyStar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 100). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. IndyStar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Rep E asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for IndyStar against 4.3 for Rep E. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IndyStar has 5.3K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of IndyStar's written reviews are positive against 68% of Rep E's.
IndyStar ships an update every 3 weeks, Rep E every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IndyStar | Rep E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better | 4.3 (100 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 100 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #54 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | USA TODAY Co., Inc. | AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC |
Customer experience
IndyStar
Rep E
Bugs and requests
IndyStar
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription not recognized
- E-newspaper not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved search and navigation
- Better integration between print and digital
- More local coverage and less national news
- Ability to customize content preferences
Rep E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IndyStar
- Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly Digital Subscription$19.991 Month
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- Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
Rep E
No in-app purchases








