# Windsor Star vs Winnipeg Sun

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Winnipeg Sun at 13.0 against Windsor Star's 16.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windsor Star sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Winnipeg Sun sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windsor Star | Winnipeg Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsor-star/id406388735/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | **9.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Postmedia Network INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406384675) | [The Klein Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877916936) |

## What reviewers say

### Windsor Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsor-star/id406388735)

Access local and national news with a personalized feed. Enjoy in-depth articles, photos, and videos, with options to follow specific topics and journalists. Subscribers get unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Customizable news feed, In-depth articles and longreads, Photo and video coverage, Discover trending stories, Follow topics and journalists, Unlimited access for subscribers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Windsor Star | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyed the app when it worked (historical)
- 👍 Glad comments were implemented (historical)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is now charging a subscription fee
- 👎 App is not user-friendly after update
- 👎 App frequently doesn't work or is broken
- 👎 App crashes the phone
- 👎 Obits not loading correctly

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work, cannot sign in
- More locked content
- Display/navigation not user-friendly
- App doesn't work, keeps telling to reload
- Obits not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- Go back to the old app version
- Fix the app update
- Implement a search function
- Allow review of obits


### Winnipeg Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winnipeg-sun/id1283417050)

Stay informed with breaking news, local stories, sports, opinion, and weather alerts for Winnipeg. This app offers a user-friendly interface for seamless navigation and customizable content to focus on what matters most to you.

**Highlights:** Breaking news notifications, In-depth local coverage, Sports scores and analysis, Real-time weather updates, Opinion and editorial content, Customizable news feed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windsor Star free?

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

### Is Winnipeg Sun free?

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

### Do Windsor Star or Winnipeg Sun have ads?

Both Windsor Star and Winnipeg Sun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windsor Star or Winnipeg Sun?

Windsor Star ships an update monthly, and Winnipeg Sun monthly. Most recently, Windsor Star was updated on November 10, 2026 and Winnipeg Sun on November 6, 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.*