# IndyStar vs Rep E

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IndyStar | Rep E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indystar-indianapolis-star/id331907339/reviews)** | [4.3 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rep-e-edition/id1537187875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592600717) |

## What reviewers say

### IndyStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indystar-indianapolis-star/id331907339)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #66 Top Grossing · News, #203 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sports coverage
- 👍 Comprehensive local news
- 👍 Reliable and up-to-date information
- 👍 Convenient digital access
- 👍 Helpful for out-of-state readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Lack of content organization
- 💸 Too many ads disrupting reading
- 🔒 Subscription issues and login problems
- 🔍 Outdated and limited content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription not recognized
- E-newspaper not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rep-e-edition/id1537187875)

Access a digital replica of a printed newspaper. This app requires a newspaper or digital-only subscription for access. Contact support for assistance.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper replica, Subscription access, Access to printed edition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IndyStar free?

IndyStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rep E free?

Rep E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IndyStar or Rep E?

IndyStar is rated higher. IndyStar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Rep E averages 4.3 from 100 ratings.

### Do IndyStar or Rep E have ads?

Both IndyStar and Rep E show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IndyStar or Rep E?

IndyStar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rep E every 4 months. Most recently, IndyStar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rep E on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*